Experience

Livingston Football Club

• United Kingdom
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Strategic Partnerships

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  Boosting commercial activities of the Premiership Football Club, which includes commercial sponsorships, strategic partnerships, hospitality programmes, and media activities. Boosting commercial activities of the Premiership Football Club, which includes commercial sponsorships, strategic partnerships, hospitality programmes, and media activities.



The Sales System Formula

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services

• Founder

  • Sep 2015 - Present

  Strategic counsel, including business plan & sales strategy development. Brand strategy, development and high-growth planning. Strategic counsel, including business plan & sales strategy development. Brand strategy, development and high-growth planning.



British Motorsport

• Europe

• Racing Driver & Founder of Paddock Club Motorsport Hospitality

  • Aug 1992 - Present

  ♕ Semi-Pro racing driver. Founder: Paddock Club Motorsport Hospitality Motor racing has been extremely beneficial from a business perspective, and with over 25 years in motorsport under my belt, racing has really taught me to focus, the ability to remain present and in the now for long periods of time. This ability to stay focused has proven to be an invaluable skill in my business career. ♕ Semi-Pro racing driver. Founder: Paddock Club Motorsport Hospitality Motor racing has been extremely beneficial from a business perspective, and with over 25 years in motorsport under my belt, racing has really taught me to focus, the ability to remain present and in the now for long periods of time. This ability to stay focused has proven to be an invaluable skill in my business career.



Jack Canfield Companies

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Producer

  • Oct 2016 - Present

  For over 40 years, Jack Canfield has been teaching entrepreneurs, educators, corporate leaders, and people from all walks of life how to create the life they desire. He's an award-winning speaker and an internationally recognised leader in personal development and peak performance strategies. SUCCESS magazine named him “One of the Most Influential Leaders in Personal Growth and Achievement.” As the beloved originator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series, he’s taught millions of individuals his modernised formulas for success. And now, after some 150 books (66 are bestsellers) with more than 100 million copies in print in 47 languages around the world, we are bringing Jack's Life Story to the big screen. As Producer, I am honoured to be working with Jack again. Filming his life story - The Soul Of Success: The Jack Canfield Story. I will also be managing the production of Jack's TV Channels on Roku and Amazon Fire TV.



SharkDog.TV

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

• Executive Producer

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  I'll get You in front of 150 Million Captive TV Viewers. Expand Your Brand, Expand Your Audience, Expand Your Business. So as you may know, I help people to stop lying to themselves - looking in the mirror and pretending everything is okay - when really, it isn't! I help people get focused, to achieve their dreams and goals. I get people noticed, I build Brands. Do you want to make more money? Have a competitive edge? Be more valuable in the marketplace? Generate more leads? Expand your reach into global markets? Have a bigger impact and make a difference in the world? Yes? We should talk. So the best way for you to decide you want to go further with me, is to check me out... Oh' and by the way, I forgot to add that everything I provide is backed up by a 100% money-back guarantee. If you like my services, you'll love working with me. If not, we can just part ways, no hard feelings and it won't even cost you a penny.



Seminar For The Soul.com

• Glasgow, United Kingdom

• Founder

  • Sep 2017 - Mar 2020

  Imagine waking up everyday with a clear direction of what to do and an unshakeable confidence of how to do it, and then going to bed every night feeling accomplished and fulfilled. If you really want to take control of your life and inject it with unprecedented amounts of clarity, confidence, and financial abundance — the time to act is now. Our Success Seminars help you take your life to a whole new level and start working on your big dreams and ambitions. Seminar for The Soul is an experience about implementation, a seminar that leads you through the process of finally changing your reality to match your vision. For many attendees (perhaps for you), it will be the first time you’ve truly clarified your vision. More Info:- https://www.seminarforthesoul.com



LinkedInLocal Edinburgh

• United Kingdom
• Events Services

• Organiser | #LinkedInLocal #Edinburgh

  • Jan 2018 - 2020

  LinkedInLocal has grown into a fresh and exciting global phenomenon, with locally organised not-for-profit events under the LinkedInLocal name, springing up all over the globe. LinkedInLocal has grown into a fresh and exciting global phenomenon, with locally organised not-for-profit events under the LinkedInLocal name, springing up all over the globe.



Scottish Government - The Children's Panel

• Scotland

• Panel Member

  • Nov 2014 - May 2018

  ❤ By volunteering to sit on the Children’s Panel, we help make vital decisions about a child’s future. Children's Panel members are appointed to the panel for a period of three years at a time and are vital to Scotland's Children's Hearings System. Children's Panel members have been making decisions about the welfare of vulnerable children and young people at risk since children's hearings were first established in 1971. ❤ By volunteering to sit on the Children’s Panel, we help make vital decisions about a child’s future. Children's Panel members are appointed to the panel for a period of three years at a time and are vital to Scotland's Children's Hearings System. Children's Panel members have been making decisions about the welfare of vulnerable children and young people at risk since children's hearings were first established in 1971.



Brian Tracy International

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Producer

  • Apr 2016 - Sep 2017

  Brian Tracy is the most listened to author on personal and business success in the world today. His fast-moving talks and seminars on leadership, sales, managerial effectiveness and business strategy are loaded with powerful, proven ideas and strategies that people can immediately apply to get better results in every area. After some 75 books, countless audio and video courses, his work in 74 countries, and his speeches to 5 million people around the world, we are bringing Brian's Life Story to the big screen. We will touch upon some of the most important ideas ever discovered in human history for success, prosperity, affluence, living a long life and great relationships, all the things Brian Tracy has shared with people just like you and me. A historic movie, honouring the most recognised success expert in the world, this documentary will tell of Brian Tracy’s legend for generations to come. I am honoured to be working with Brian Tracy, and so excited about being part of the Production Team.



Michael E. Gerber Companies

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO Beyond The E-Myth UK Tour

  • Oct 2015 - Jan 2016

  The man that Inc. Magazine calls "The World's #1 Small Business Guru" - Michael E. Gerber Once in a lifetime opportunity, with only 3 events; * Glasgow * Cheltenham * London/Marlow The man that Inc. Magazine calls "The World's #1 Small Business Guru" - Michael E. Gerber Once in a lifetime opportunity, with only 3 events; * Glasgow * Cheltenham * London/Marlow



Pinnacle Technology Group Plc

• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder and CEO - Pinnacle Technology Group plc

  • Mar 1998 - Apr 2015

  Founder and CEO of Pinnacle Technology Group plc (listed on the London Stock Exchange).M&A Director / Acquisitions Director, High-Growth Expert► I started Pinnacle in 1998 as a reseller of fixed-line telecommunications and with around 3000 business customers in the UK, the group is listed on the London Stock Exchange and has expanded into IT Security, Mobility, IT Solutions and Internet Services.► I was responsible for the Company's vision, purpose and strategy. Delivering 1158% revenue growth over the six year period, since joining AIM in 2007. ► I was also responsible for completing the Company's acquisitions strategy, acquiring eleven companies, losing out on a similar number, and withdrawing from twice as many!Pinnacle focused on the SME market where it provided a wide range of customer solutions including telecommunications, calls, access and consultancy, IT support, mobile solutions both voice and data and hosted broadband voice services.

• 2012 London Olympic & Paralympic Games

  • Jan 2012 - Sep 2012

  ✔ Won supply agreement with the BBC for Pinnacle Technology Group plc to provide data, connectivity and voice services to BBC International and its world media partners, enabling worldwide broadcast coverage of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. As a result, the BBC offered international broadcasters from around the world, the Stratford Broadcast Tower; a 22-storey building situated at the edge of the Olympic Park with commanding views overlooking the Olympic Stadium, the Aquatics Centre and the Orbit Tower. The terms of this significant agreement were to supply BBC International with the resilient fibre connections; microwave back-up links, analogue and ISDN connectivity. Pinnacle will also supply IP telephone switchboards, telephone handsets and data connections to Stratford Broadcast Tower's offices, studios and production crews for the world's media.

• Queen's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

  • Jun 2012 - Jun 2012

  ✔ Won the contract to supply secure data network services for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations to BBC news, BBC International and BBC Events, CNN and Globecast.Over 120 data circuits were installed at Buckingham Palace, Canada Gate, Green Park, Tower Bridge, Victoria Embankment, The Mall, Battersea Park, Tate Modern, Wellington Barracks, Knightsbridge Barracks, Billingsgate, Whitehall, The Palace of Westminster, St Paul's, Convoys Wharf and Trafalgar Square.

• Online Computer Developments Ltd

  • Nov 2011 - Nov 2011

  ✚ Acquired the entire share capital of Online Computer Developments Ltd ("OCD"), a provider of IT solutions to the SME and mid-market.OCD is a well-established business Providing IT desktop and server support to customers in Scotland. The business was established in 1994 as an IT provider, focusing on the needs of small and medium sized businesses. OCD's objective is to be the IT company of choice for the local SME business and to deliver better IT support, better IT services and better value than other IT support companies in Scotland. OCD focus on scheduled visits; planned IT maintenance routines; constant server monitoring and updating of servers as well as proactive hardware replacement rather than waiting for the system to break and then fix it. The OCD IT support desk is run from offices in Glasgow.

• RMS Managed ICT Security Limited

  • Oct 2011 - Oct 2011

  ✚ Acquired the entire share capital of RMS Managed ICT Security Limited (“RMS”), a leading provider of IT security software and consultancy solutions to the mid-market and public sector.RMS was incorporated in November 2010 and started trading in early 2011 following a management buy-out of the security business from Redstone Managed Solutions Limited (“RMSL” - a division of Redstone plc). Based in Staffordshire, the company employs approximately 30 people across technical, sales, marketing and finance.RMS connects, secures and manages large enterprises and organisations in both the private and public sector, and offers additional expertise in sustainability. RMS’s solutions can span the entire IT infrastructure (increasingly cloud based) of its customers, ensuring that their businesses are connected efficiently and that data and information is available and securely protected.

• MacLellan IT Ltd

  • Aug 2011 - Aug 2011

  ✚ Acquired the business and assets of MacLellan IT Ltd (“MacLellan”), a provider of IT solutions to the SME and mid-market.MacLellan, based in Scotland, was established in 1999 as an IT outsourcing specialist. It provides a range of services and solutions to its clients, which includes IT strategy development, hardware and software installation, helpdesk support, various disaster recovery solutions and system integration. Through its Mainstay product, which has been developed in-house, MacLellan has particular expertise in the provision of property management software solutions. Mainstay is a front of house programme, which provides a comprehensive management solution for UK hotels and guest houses.

• The Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton

  • Feb 2011 - Apr 2011

  ✔ Won the contract to supply the network connectivity, which enabled the BBC to provide the outside broadcast coverage of the Royal Wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton, on April 29th, 2011.Delivered the network and circuits opposite Buckingham Palace at Canada Gate, the Mall and Horse Guards Road, along Whitehall and Downing Street and opposite Westminster Abbey.

• The Pope's UK State Visit

  • Sep 2010 - Sep 2010

  ✔ Won the contract to supply temporary voice and data networks used to cover the four-day visit to the UK of Pope Benedict XVI.The contract commenced on the Pope’s visit to Scotland on September 16th, where he was received by Her Majesty The Queen in Edinburgh, before travelling to Glasgow, where he will celebrate an opening open-air Mass at Bellahouston Park, he will then fly from Glasgow to London. Amongst many other engagements whilst in London, the Pope celebrated Mass in Westminster Cathedral. On Sunday 19th September, the pope traveled to Birmingham to celebrate the beatification of Cardinal John Henry Newman, which will be held in Cofton Park, before returning to Rome from Birmingham Airport.

• Solwise Telephony Limited

  • Jan 2010 - Jan 2010

  ✚ Acquired the entire issued share capital of Solwise and its wholly owned subsidiary Sipswitch.Solwise provides solution driven telecommunications services to the SME market, including carrier pre-selection, line rental, broadband and other bespoke services. Solwise has approximately 600 active business customers with a significant amount of its income and gross margin coming from monthly recurring business. Solwise is also an Internet Service Provider (ISP), and has a data centre in Brighton with connectivity into Telehouse North in London.Sipswitch has developed its own voice over IP (“VoIP”) platform, and the acquisition includes the ownership of the intellectual property which has been created by the development of the Sipswitch VoIP platform. VoIP, (or hosted telephony).

• Accent Telecom(UK) Limited

  • Jun 2009 - Jun 2009

  ✚ Acquired the entire issued share capital of Accent Telecom(UK) Limited ("ATUK"), a telecommunications reseller based in Northampton.ATUK provides telecommunications services, including fixed line and mobile, to business customers both directly and indirectly through a dealer network. Accent owns 30% of the equity of two independent resellers who trade under the Accent brand: Accent Telecom North Limited ("ATN") based in Stockton on Tees, and Accent Telecom South Limited ("ATS") based in Middlesex, which exclusively sell Accent's services into the SME market. ATUK also owns 40% of the issued share capital of Stripe 21 Limited, a fast growing network solutions business based in Dorking, Surrey which provides state-of-the-art IP based business services to SMEs and corporates.

• Colloquim Ltd

  • Jun 2008 - Jun 2008

  ✚ Acquired the entire issued share capital of Colloquium, a public telecommunications operator and Internet Service Provider ("ISP") based in Paisley, near Glasgow. Colloquium has its own telecom switch and provides telecommunications voice and data solutions, including call provision and line rental, to SME customers. It has interconnect arrangements with BT, Virgin Media and THUS. As a registered PTO (public telecommunications operator), Colloquium its own telephone number ranges, both geographic and non-geographic (such as 0845), allocated by OFCOM, and is able to port fixed line numbers to and from BT.

• Pinnacle Telecommunications plc

  • Mar 1998 - Apr 2007

  Pinnacle was a fully licensed Public Telephone Operator, and also also had its own hosted voice (VoIP) platforms and engineers. Scotland's oldest ISP (and a founder member of Nominet), operating from a data centre in Glasgow, which amongst others, managed services for Loganair, Flybe, Salon Services and Holiday Inn Express.



The Entreprenurial Exchange

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Apr 2008 - Mar 2012

  Established in 1994 with 50 founder members, The Exchange now has some 430 members heading-up companies employing more than 290,000 people and with a collective turnover of over £23 billion. The Entrepreneurial Exchange is Scotland’s leading organisation for ambitious growth oriented entrepreneurs. Through its comprehensive programme of events The Exchange helps inform, motivate, educate, inspire and support entrepreneurs to realise their full potential and leads the drive to make Scotland a more entrepreneurial and confident society for the benefit of all.