Adrian - COO/Managing Director - UK - iCEO #1928

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Adrian's Profile

iCEO #1928

Position: COO/Managing Director

Nationality: UK

Experience

Created an Advanced Engineering Company with 30 engineers and currently shareholder in an IT Start Up. Unusual career path of Sales & Marketing to Engineering and Senior Management. Very strong people manager and decision taker

Major Achievements

Creation of highly focused advanced engineering group which designed and developed 3 major new product lines for a "traditional" manufacturing company in a 4 year time frame. Went from 2 people to 30 in 30 months while at the same time developing products. Raised the Customer awareness level of the company through presentations, press interviews by 50%.

Industry Sector Competencies

E-Commerce/Internet

Electronics

IT/Computer Hardware

Automotive Chassis

Professional Objectives

Function: VP Technology, S&M, MD.

Sector: Automotive, IT, Engineering

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: None

Countries Covered

France

Italy

UK

USA

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Expert)

Business development (Expert)

Acquisition and shadow management (Expert)

New product or service launch (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Expert)

Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)

Close down or sell off (Professional)

Pre or post investment audit (Professional)