Huw - COO/Managing Director - UK - iCEO #33181

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Huw's Profile

iCEO #33181

Position: COO/Managing Director

Nationality: UK

Experience

Accomplished General Manager with extensive pharmaceutical business leadership experience in high growth and in turnaround environments. Strong marketing and sales capabilities complemented by scientific knowledge from early career in R&D.

Major Achievements

Substantially improved the financial health of a business, with budgeted P&L achieved or exceeded for 3 consecutive years, and previous marked profit decline in certain businesses halted. Developed and implemented an organisational plan for a new country structure, resulting in marked improvements in standards, outputs, leadership quality and motivation across the organization. Improved the operational effectiveness of the company, with significant improvements in marketing and sales effectiveness, supply chain metrics, cost control and forecasting quality.

Industry Sector Competencies

BioTech

Pharma

Medical Equipment

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO / COO / MD / divisional head

Sector: Pharnaceutical, medical devices, biotech, chemicals

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: UK

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

UK

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Expert)

Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)

Close down or sell off (Expert)