John - COO/Managing Director - UK - iCEO #22188

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John's Profile

iCEO #22188

Position: COO/Managing Director

Nationality: UK

Experience

Anglo-Italian General Manager with 360° experience in R&D, manufacturing, sales, marketing, service, finance etc. in multinational quoted and private companies. Managed acquisitions, mergers, turnarounds and business development in international roles.

Major Achievements

Developed and implemented a plan to grow sales by the creation of a multi-product salesforce (direct and indirect) in a multi-divisional company of 100 people reversing losses into 10% return on sales of Euro 12m.

Industry Sector Competencies

E-Commerce/Internet

Electronics

IT/Computer Hardware

Software

Office Supplies

Packaging

Professional Objectives

Function: General Manager - interim (or permanent)

Sector: Open

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: Italy, Europe

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

Italy

UK

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Expert)

Business development (Expert)

Acquisition and shadow management (Expert)

New product or service launch (Professional)

Geographical expansion (Expert)

Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)

Close down or sell off (Expert)

Pre or post investment audit (Expert)