Managing Director

• Mar 2022 - Present

Excited to be leading our UK business as we accelerate our international growth plans. Vagaro is a full-business solution that helps business owners save time and money with scheduling, analytics, marketing, payment processing, payroll, live streaming and so much more. Vagaro is especially geared towards serving businesses and service professionals in the beauty, fitness, and wellness industries. Proud of our growing network of over 87,000 talented professionals around the US, Canada, UK and Australia. Show less

Managing Director

• Feb 2020 - Feb 2022

Proud to have taken over the leadership Modality from the original founder and CEO. Modality is a leading Microsoft partner as a specialist in cloud transformation. Through strategic consultation, in-house software and global 24/7 managed services, we ensure your technology investment generates tangible value and moves your business ahead. A rapidly growing & highly creative business thanks to our immensely talented people, powerful partners & wonderful clients across the globe. Proud to have taken over the leadership Modality from the original founder and CEO. Modality is a leading Microsoft partner as a specialist in cloud transformation. Through strategic consultation, in-house software and global 24/7 managed services, we ensure your technology investment generates tangible value and moves your business ahead. A rapidly growing & highly creative business thanks to our immensely talented people, powerful partners & wonderful clients across the globe.

Managing Director

• May 2013 - Feb 2020

Following a successful sale of the business to PGi, I took over the running of the business from the CEO & Founder and I am so proud of how we grew and developed this wonderful company. Fast growing & entrepreneurial business offering best in class audio & software solutions across Audio conferencing, Video Conferencing, Events, Webinar & Hosted Voice. Consistently delivering industry leading growth rates thanks to our great customers, powerful brand, strong partners & hardworking teams.

Founder of the Smarter Working Initiative

• Feb 2015 - Jan 2020

Created to raise awareness of the benefits of flexible working & help educate companies about the business benefits of smarter working. Over 250 businesses & 200,000 employees have now engaged with this exciting initiative. Regular contributor to Forbes on-line publication sharing thoughts on business leadership in Europe & techniques to enable smarter working.

SVP & General Manager, PGi Commercial, ReadyTalk & iMC.

• Apr 2017 - Apr 2019

In addition, to my PowWowNow responsibilities, took on leadership, strategy & full P&L of PGi’s SME/Mid-Market BU’s. Utilising the powerful brands of PGi, ReadyTalk, iMeetCentral generating annual revenues of $110M. Provided industry leading technology & collaboration tools helping businesses connect, engage & perform. Working with a highly talented global team, achieved significant profitability improvement via integration, synergies & enhanced productivity. Proud to have delivered positive & meaningful transformation for our people, our business & our customers. Show less

UK Managing Director

• Apr 2010 - Nov 2012

Responsible for the leadership & running of Staples Advantage who provide office products & services within the business to business sector; generating sales in excess of £124 Million with 450 employees. Outstanding results produced thanks to the support, hard work and dedication of a talented cross-functional team. Full responsibility of P&L & very proud of the improved profit & significant revenue growth that was delivered. Responsible for the leadership & running of Staples Advantage who provide office products & services within the business to business sector; generating sales in excess of £124 Million with 450 employees. Outstanding results produced thanks to the support, hard work and dedication of a talented cross-functional team. Full responsibility of P&L & very proud of the improved profit & significant revenue growth that was delivered.

Director of Operations & Customer Service

• Sep 2008 - Mar 2010

Rentokil Initial Washroom Solutions, servicing over 50,000 customers, generating £75Million of sales, across 23 service centres. Proud to be part of an executive team that turned a loss making business back into profit. Rentokil Initial Washroom Solutions, servicing over 50,000 customers, generating £75Million of sales, across 23 service centres. Proud to be part of an executive team that turned a loss making business back into profit.

Sales Director & General Manager

• Aug 2000 - Sep 2008

Sales Director, Print, Retained & Furniture, UK & Ireland (2005 - 2008) Led business unit back into profit through cost re-structuring and significant sales growth, with £60M revenue target exceeded & double-digit sales growth achieved three years in a row. UK & Ireland Field Sales Director (2000 – 2004) Provided leadership & direction to 200+ nationwide salesforce. Led start up venture, which grew from £0 to £30M annual turnover within 3 years. Sales Director, Print, Retained & Furniture, UK & Ireland (2005 - 2008) Led business unit back into profit through cost re-structuring and significant sales growth, with £60M revenue target exceeded & double-digit sales growth achieved three years in a row. UK & Ireland Field Sales Director (2000 – 2004) Provided leadership & direction to 200+ nationwide salesforce. Led start up venture, which grew from £0 to £30M annual turnover within 3 years.

UK Trade Sales & Marketing Manager

• Nov 1997 - Jul 2000

Marketing Executive

• Jul 1995 - Oct 1997