Chairman

• Dec 2022 - Present

Founded in 1997 Astro Lighting is a leading British designer and producer of contemporary lighting supplied predominantly to Architects, Designers & Specifiers. The company has grown on average 20% year-on-year thanks to its insistence on only the highest levels of design, quality and customer service. Astro is a truly global brand selling across the US, UK, EU and Asia Pacific regions. Founded in 1997 Astro Lighting is a leading British designer and producer of contemporary lighting supplied predominantly to Architects, Designers & Specifiers. The company has grown on average 20% year-on-year thanks to its insistence on only the highest levels of design, quality and customer service. Astro is a truly global brand selling across the US, UK, EU and Asia Pacific regions.

Business Doctor | Trusted Advisor | Business Growth | Exit Planning | Milton Keynes

• Aug 2022 - Present

An open and jargon free approach to helping business owners achieve their goals by helping them develop and deliver their vision by giving hands on support and advice. Business Doctors has been helping business owners resolve problems and achieve their own vision for over 15 years, we started in the UK but are becoming increasingly global with partners across many markets. We know how hard it us to run business so we help you to work on your business not in your business. Here’s how we can help you, we don’t believe in one plan for all, but do these issues resonate with you? 🎯 We help you define your personal aspirations Why are you running a company? Is the business running you or are you running the business? • Being a business owner can be a lonely place. We can help you avoid the owners trap, help you get back the passion for your business and have a clear goal be it one of improved quality of time or value generation 🎯 We help you develop a plan Successful businesses have a plan that helps you deliver your vision, • We work with you to help develop your vision and set clear long term goals • We will help you clarify your direction and help you achieve your milestones so you can deliver on your vision. • We stay with you to implement the plan and make your vision happen in a real and measurable way. 🎯Know your Market We help you identify your value in your market to target profitable growth. • We help you to develop sales planning including marketing and lead generation. 🎯People development, retention and motivation All successful business are driven by a strong team, its important that they share the goals, vision and the business plan. • We help you to understand what people are feeling and thinking and then develop a clear plan for them to be involved and share your goals and be part of your plan. I am always open for an informal chat, or a free Business health Check. ✉ andy.dunkley@businessdoctors.co.uk ☎ 07942802162 ☎ 01908714532 Show less

Non Executive Director

• Oct 2021 - Present

I am a Non-Executive Director/ Trustee of the multi Academy trust and Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee. I am a Non-Executive Director/ Trustee of the multi Academy trust and Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee.

Chief Executive Officer

• Oct 2021 - Jun 2022

Rapid Fulfillment Services Ltd provide fulfilment, logistics and e-commerce solutions to online sellers worldwide, operating from distribution centres in the UK, the EU and the US. We serve businesses of varying sizes and needs, specialise in multi channel pick, pack, ship and returns are fully integrated with Ebay, Amazon Fulfillment, Orange CRM, Limelight CRM, Zen Cart, Magento, Linnworks and most popular shopping carts. Our services run from order processing and pick & pack, through to inventory management and distribution. We offer low cost initial set up, a dedicated CRM system allowing clients to track every order, statistics and metrics, full API access for easy integration plus dedicated account managers who manage client accounts on a daily basis. We operate from multiple shipping locations across the UK supporting clients across different industries, ensuring their customers receive excellent service. Additionally, we operate distribution centres in the EU and the US giving our clients access to many competitively priced options for worldwide fulfilment and the high volume we process globally through our network of shipping providers means we are able to pass bulk shipping saving onto our clients providing fair and simple order fulfilment pricing. Show less

Chief Executive Officer

• Nov 2017 - Jun 2020

I led the strategy and execution for this disruptive low-cost online business, gaining significant market share from traditional builder merchants who have barriers against them moving online. The change was supported through the explicit management of culture, focusing on both individual and team performance in a fast-growing environment. Key achievements include: ◼️Personally, led acquisitions of new companies with the acquisition of door and tile businesses to create 4th and 5th webstores, giving cash pay back and securing opportunities for long term growth. ◼️Re-located business to a newly fitted out office and warehouse supporting the growth from staff from 35 to 102 whilst doubling the business in size and generating significant cash flow and EBITDA. ◼️Led end-to-end re-engineering of back end of business. ◼️Re-branded business and re-defined the strategy to cover all areas of construction materials setting the foundations for significant long-term growth into new categories. ◼️Generated cash flow to sustain long-term investment whilst creating negative working capital model. Show less

Non Executive Director/ Trustee

• Oct 2018 - May 2020

As a Non-Executive Director and Chairman of Finance & Audit Committee, I helped the Trust navigate through several challenges including the changing of the Executive team. As a Non-Executive Director and Chairman of Finance & Audit Committee, I helped the Trust navigate through several challenges including the changing of the Executive team.

Operating Partner/ Group COO

• Jun 2016 - Nov 2017

Sun European is Private Equity Firm focused predominately on transformational investments. I prepared and guided 6 portfolio companies (Scotch & Soda, Dreams, Famosa, Next Pharma, BTX, Style Group Brands), with 4 supported into successful sales process with offers and exclusive negotiations, 1 at a multiple of 8x capital, 1 at 3x capital, and with total offers of $600m+. I was also a Board member in all 6 companies Sun European is Private Equity Firm focused predominately on transformational investments. I prepared and guided 6 portfolio companies (Scotch & Soda, Dreams, Famosa, Next Pharma, BTX, Style Group Brands), with 4 supported into successful sales process with offers and exclusive negotiations, 1 at a multiple of 8x capital, 1 at 3x capital, and with total offers of $600m+. I was also a Board member in all 6 companies

Non Executive Director

• 2016 - 2017

As NED, I guided an increase in bank finance and drove an improvement in new store profitability for this Dutch-based Fashion brand. As NED, I guided an increase in bank finance and drove an improvement in new store profitability for this Dutch-based Fashion brand.

Non Executive Chairman

• 2015 - 2016

I supported an updating of strategy and re-focus to incorporate e-commerce opportunities, for the UK’s leading licensed textile manufacturer - a Palatine Private Equity portfolio company. I supported an updating of strategy and re-focus to incorporate e-commerce opportunities, for the UK’s leading licensed textile manufacturer - a Palatine Private Equity portfolio company.

Chief Executive officer

• 2008 - 2016

I was hired to lead the business and strategy transformation from a traditional brand with manufacturing abilities and wholesale/retail outlets to a global brand focused on design and marketing with Licensees. I prepared the company for sale, resulting in 4 full financed second round offers at the first-round stage from a total of 11 first round bidders. In 2013, I was invited by NASDAQ listed Iconix bands to continue as CEO after sale, designed and developing a European acquisition strategy to enhance existing brands and identify new opportunities giving bandwidth to the portfolio of global brands. Key achievements include: ◼️Delivered turnaround of negative €6.5m EBITDA in 2009 to €11m in 2015, reducing external debts from €33m in 2009 to €4.2m at exit for Sun Capital in 2013. ◼️Created 20% growth in retail sales and royalty income enabling global growth of 20% p/a over 5 years. ◼️Successfully sold the business in 2013 for $73m (12x 2012 earnings), delivering a significant recovery for Sun Capital partners, (3 x cost of investment) having previously valued it at a book value of nil. Show less

Managing Director

• 2005 - 2008

Acquired the European business of O'Sullivan Industries via an MBO,creating dbe products which imported home & office furniture and related products from around the world. Customers delivery were made direct to consumer, their store, distribution centre or directly on a container. Over 300 products were switched from a legacy factory in the US to production from China. Acquired the European business of O'Sullivan Industries via an MBO,creating dbe products which imported home & office furniture and related products from around the world. Customers delivery were made direct to consumer, their store, distribution centre or directly on a container. Over 300 products were switched from a legacy factory in the US to production from China.

Vice President Finance Sanford EMEA ( Writing Instruments & Office products)

• 1998 - 2005

Sanford is the $380Million writing instrument and Office product business which was based in Paris. Successfully integrated 4 prior European acquisitions across 12 countries and 5 manufacturing plants with a staff of over 2000 people. Created and developed new European teams covering finance, information systems & customer staff with over 250 staff across these functions. Radically reduced working capital generating $100Million in cash flow whilst improving customer service levels. Developed and successfully rolled out a major systems implementation whilst also implementing Sarbanes Oxley. Show less

Finance Manager Accounting, Legal & Commercial

• 1995 - 1997

Worked on the startup and successful launch of the business which reached £200Million of sales in its second year of trading Worked on the startup and successful launch of the business which reached £200Million of sales in its second year of trading

Internal Auditor then Management Accountant

• 1993 - 1995

Auditor then Corporate Recovery

• 1988 - 1993