Partner Development Manager

• Jul 2023 - Present

I am responsible for driving growth through the development of Zivver's channel partners network in the UK. I am responsible for driving growth through the development of Zivver's channel partners network in the UK.

Global Partnerships Officer

• Jun 2020 - Jul 2023

• Developing and delivering the Strategic Partnerships objectives in line with the global strategy and UK government priorities such as sustainability and levelling up agendas • Managing the relationship with global strategic partners, nonprofit organisations, UN agencies, UK government bodies and local authorities to build campaigns and programmes to deliver SDGs. Developed an MoU with Mastercard (City Possible) and the Resilient Cities Network. • Promoting UK SMEs and CPC as global reference in the built environment and mobility domains through the partnership activities with the aim to accelerate adoption of innovation by addressing most pressing urban challenges • Project management of commercial activities for the public sector. • Project leading a strategic thought leadership project and coordination of other of similar activities involving government, city leaders and nonprofits. • Leading internal special projects such as: e-learning course 'Breaking the Silos on Local Innovation' and a series of City Leaders Dialogues in the run up to COP26 - 'Road to a Green Resilient recovery' involving global Mayors . • Team member in the delivery of Urban Links Africa that involves stakeholder engagement in Africa (GBP2.5m project) and UK-South Korea Innovation Twins programme (GBP1m GRIP funding) where I lead on the delivery of a virtual event (GBP110K budget). Show less

Business Development Consultant

• Apr 2019 - Mar 2020

Consulting with French SMEs across various sectors to build and execute international business expansion strategies in the UK. Consulting with French SMEs across various sectors to build and execute international business expansion strategies in the UK.

Travel break

• Dec 2016 - Nov 2018

Business Development Manager

• Jun 2012 - Dec 2016

• Facilitated Singapore companies' (SMEs/Multinationals) internationalisation in UK, France and the Benelux region through investments, business development, procurement, M&A and technology acquisitions. • Worked with companies in Aerospace, Renewable energies, Retail (F&B, Food services, FMGC, Fashion, Education and Consumer electronics), Real Estate and Commodities trading. • Built a network of key industry partners and business services experts. • Conducted market research and wrote 2 strategy papers on Aerospace industry and Food & Beverage industry in UK. • Hosted trade and ministerial delegations within my geographical coverage. Show less

Founder

• Feb 2010 - Jun 2012

Founded the first eco-friendly gift experience company in the UK. Founded the first eco-friendly gift experience company in the UK.

Project Manager

• Dec 2009 - Dec 2010

• Consulted with the development of a new company in the field of the gift experience industry. • Managed a team of <3 people. • Consulted with the development of a new company in the field of the gift experience industry. • Managed a team of <3 people.

Project Manager

• Sep 2008 - Nov 2009

• Lead the development cycles of Smartbox products.• Managed cross-functional team to guarantee the good execution of development cycles.• Implemented new processes to facilitate performance monitoring of projects.

Business Development Manager

• Aug 2007 - Aug 2008

• Built partnerships with experience providers across France.• Managed the on-boarding process of partners on Smartbox products.

Press Relations Assistant

• Nov 2006 - Dec 2007

• Supported 4- agent team, including writing press releases and establishing strong relationships with journalists to ensure maximum press coverage. • Supported 4- agent team, including writing press releases and establishing strong relationships with journalists to ensure maximum press coverage.

Event Manager

• May 2005 - Jun 2005

Participated in organising music events, writing advertising content for use across radio and visual channels. Participated in organising music events, writing advertising content for use across radio and visual channels.