Sammy - COO/Managing Director - UK - iCEO #78378

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Sammy's Profile

iCEO #78378

Position: COO/Managing Director

Nationality: UK

Experience

Co-Founder & Managing Director of multiple companies across diverse industries with direct Marketing and Business Development background.

Major Achievements

Company had concentrated operations in the Middle East and needed to expand and diversify locations and regions. Led strategic forward planning; identified and built 30+ key contact relationships in Europe / West & North Africa regions; devised B2B marketing strategy; negotiated and secured $20M annual long-term contracts in new regions; hired and trained 6 staff to maintain current contracts; partnered with local companies to ensure best operational standards; expanded drive into South America as a new region. Successfully increased global turnover circa 30%, reduced staffing costs 6%, and delivered 20+ world class contract staff per project.

Industry Sector Competencies

E-Commerce/Internet

Packaging

Energy-Oil-Gas

Media

Hospitality / Events

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO, COO, CCO, CBDO, MD

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: London / South East England

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

India

UK

United Arab Emirates (The)

Operational Competencies

Business development (Expert)

New product or service launch (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Expert)

Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)

Close down or sell off (Professional)