Experience

Avon Protection

• Defense & Space
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Business Development Manager - Europe

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  As BDM for Europe at Avon Protection i am responsible for:The UK Law Enforcement and Civilian markets. In Europe I am responsible for both Military and Law Enforcement in Ireland, Benelux, DACH and Australasia.My role is to engage with Police Units and Militaries around the globe to understand their daily challenges within the world of CBRNE. I do this directly or by working with my network of approved resellers and Agents to learn from these different units. I then work with my fantastic team to orchestrate the solutions required to support these units to maintain their operational effectiveness.Avon Protection is a world leader in CBRN PPE and respiratory protection, providing complete solutions for air, land and sea based personnel in military, law enforcement, first responder, fire-fighting and industrial sectors worldwide.Our portfolio of innovative high-performance respiratory PPE includes full face masks, self-contained breathing apparatus, supplied air, powered air, particulate and air-purifying respirators, escape devices, escape hoods, filters, complimentary accessories and training packages.We also manufacture and supply the world leading argus range of thermal imaging cameras for firefighters, law enforcement and industrial applications. Show less

• Regional Sales Manager UK & I /Benelux /Australasia.

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  As an RSM of Avon Protection, my role is to engage with Police Units and Militaries around the globe to understand their daily challenges within the world of CBRNE. I do this directly or by working with my network of approved resellers and Agents to learn from these different units. I then work with my fantastic team to orchestrate the solutions required to support these units to maintain their operational effectiveness.Avon Protection is a world leader in CBRN PPE and respiratory protection, providing complete solutions for air, land and sea based personnel in military, law enforcement, first responder, fire-fighting and industrial sectors worldwide.Our portfolio of innovative high-performance respiratory PPE includes full face masks, self-contained breathing apparatus, supplied air, powered air, particulate and air-purifying respirators, escape devices, escape hoods, filters, complimentary accessories and training packages.We also manufacture and supply the world leading argus range of thermal imaging cameras for firefighters, law enforcement and industrial applications. Show less



GDS Group

• United Kingdom
• Events Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Business Analyst

  • Feb 2020 - Apr 2020

  GDS Group is a global events, research and technology services company dedicated to helping clients meet the challenges posed by a fast-moving, disruptive business environment. Facilitating conversations between senior executives like yourself, we provide a forum to discuss how to move your key projects forward, to research new ideas and technologies, to test theories and ideas, all from the comfort of your desk, Never has there been a more prominent time to utilise the world of Digital Meetings. Our technology services provide connectivity solutions that enable organisations to take advantage of the digital revolution. The secret sauce? Our customised intelligence solutions, aligned with decades of experience in facilitating results-oriented business conversations. Show less



Western Union Business Solutions (acquired by Convera)

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Business Development Manager

  • Jul 2019 - Jan 2020

  We partner with Universities and Colleges throughout the UK and Europe, consulting, developing and implementing payment and treasury hedging solutions. With Access to over 200 countries and territories using more than 130 currencies. Western Union Business Solutions offer a full suite of education payment solutions to help education institutions deliver their globalization strategies. We are trusted by more than 700 education institutions to manage both their incoming & outgoing international payments, student refunds, currency risk management and administration of state student funding. Show less

• Business Development Manager

  • Dec 2016 - Jul 2019

  At Western Union Business Solutions, it is my job to connect businesses globally by simplifying the complexities of financial transactions. Our diverse suite of products helps clients of all sizes compete on an international scale. Through our strategic relationships and expansive financial networks, we can help you gain a competitive edge in the markets around the world.Offering a consultative approach, I enable companies of all sizes to send and receive international payments, manage currency exposures, access sophisticated market knowledge and capitalise on market opportunities.A fortune 500 CompanyWorking in over 200 countries and territoriesWith more than 130 available currenciesWe are a global leader in financial service and foreign exchange. Show less



GDS Group

• United Kingdom
• Events Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Analyst for CMO Digital

  • Feb 2016 - Dec 2016

  A Direct Consultant to help Brands meet with Solution providers. Having success in adding Incremental Value to their Business' by Facilitating Pre-qualified meaningful conversations with target prospects to in turn build their sales pipeline and increase brand awareness. A Direct Consultant to help Brands meet with Solution providers. Having success in adding Incremental Value to their Business' by Facilitating Pre-qualified meaningful conversations with target prospects to in turn build their sales pipeline and increase brand awareness.



Vertu Motors plc

• United Kingdom
• Retail Motor Vehicles
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Executive

  • Nov 2015 - Mar 2016

  Bristol Street Motors, Mazda (Bristol) Worked tirelessly to maintain a very high level of customer service. Carrying out customer follow ups and organising collections to run seamlessly whilst maintain a great team ethos. Bristol Street Motors, Mazda (Bristol) Worked tirelessly to maintain a very high level of customer service. Carrying out customer follow ups and organising collections to run seamlessly whilst maintain a great team ethos.



British Army

• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Physical Training Instructor

  • Apr 2010 - Nov 2015

  Was responsible for ensuring Physical Training was carried out at a high standard in the unit, while mentoring trainees an ensuring testing standards were met, maintained and recorded. Training teams for both sport and military competitions.

• Rapier Detachment Commander

  • Feb 2007 - Nov 2015

  Rapier Systems Commander

• Surveillance ISTAR

  • Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Base- Roll Intelligence, Surveillance, Target acquisition and Reconnaissance.Responsible for surveillance in Forward Operating Bases and Patrol Bases through out Afghanistan during Op HERRICK 14 in Nad Ali South.Using equipment such as Livingstone, Remover and Revivor to provide situational awareness, over watch, protection, target identification and tracking.

• Counter-RAM

  • Jan 2009 - Oct 2009

  Counter Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar, abbreviated.Deployed on Telic 12 as part of a team responsible for operating a set of systems used to detect and/or destroy incoming artillery, rockets and mortar rounds in the air before they hit their ground targets, or simply provide early warning.