Robert - COO/Managing Director - UK - iCEO #43748

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Robert's Profile

iCEO #43748

Position: COO/Managing Director

Nationality: UK

Experience

Possess broad management, operational and financial skills. Record includes restoring profitability to ailing businesses, growing a business from start-up, expansion,integration of acquired businesses and managing established operations through to sale. A leader and a team player, able to deliver positive results using analytical and organisational skills.

Major Achievements

1) Cleaning Contractor to Local Authorities, Commercial and Transport Sectors £10 million turnover,1500 staff. Managing Director Restored profitability and sold contracts. 2) Landscape and parks maintenance, construction and management services. £30 - £40 million turnover.1000 staff. Finance Director. Head of Development.  Reduced central and administration overheads by £1million.  Increased margin in maintenance division by 2% through improved control of direct labour costs and re-organisation of contracts

Industry Sector Competencies

clothing

cleaning, security, landscaping

Professional Objectives

Function: Managing Director, Operations Director

Sector: Service, FM, security, cleaning, retail

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: London, South East, Home Counties

Countries Covered

UK

Operational Competencies

Business development (Professional)

Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)

Close down or sell off (Professional)