David Smart
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Keith Holdt
David brilliantly supported us at relatively short notice in preparing a grant application for a major Scottish project. His experience in public sector and enthusiasm and professionalism in putting the application together were key to us being able to submit the application on time. I can safely say that without his input we would not have been able to submit in time. He and his team are great to work with and we will no doubt be working with them again.
Graham Ramsay
It's always a pleasure working with David, his enthusiasm and passion for the role he is challenged to deliver, is very inspiring. David's vast knowledge and skills helped Midton deliver a highly respected business strategy. I look forward to working with David and DWS in the future.
Julie Young
David's business review of ACT has been excellent - insightful and succinct. Great to have his perspective on things, and his knowledge of the corporate sector and how to engage effectively with them very useful. We'll be working with DWS again I'm sure!
Keith Holdt
David brilliantly supported us at relatively short notice in preparing a grant application for a major Scottish project. His experience in public sector and enthusiasm and professionalism in putting the application together were key to us being able to submit the application on time. I can safely say that without his input we would not have been able to submit in time. He and his team are great to work with and we will no doubt be working with them again.
Graham Ramsay
It's always a pleasure working with David, his enthusiasm and passion for the role he is challenged to deliver, is very inspiring. David's vast knowledge and skills helped Midton deliver a highly respected business strategy. I look forward to working with David and DWS in the future.
Julie Young
David's business review of ACT has been excellent - insightful and succinct. Great to have his perspective on things, and his knowledge of the corporate sector and how to engage effectively with them very useful. We'll be working with DWS again I'm sure!
Keith Holdt
David brilliantly supported us at relatively short notice in preparing a grant application for a major Scottish project. His experience in public sector and enthusiasm and professionalism in putting the application together were key to us being able to submit the application on time. I can safely say that without his input we would not have been able to submit in time. He and his team are great to work with and we will no doubt be working with them again.
Graham Ramsay
It's always a pleasure working with David, his enthusiasm and passion for the role he is challenged to deliver, is very inspiring. David's vast knowledge and skills helped Midton deliver a highly respected business strategy. I look forward to working with David and DWS in the future.
Julie Young
David's business review of ACT has been excellent - insightful and succinct. Great to have his perspective on things, and his knowledge of the corporate sector and how to engage effectively with them very useful. We'll be working with DWS again I'm sure!
Keith Holdt
David brilliantly supported us at relatively short notice in preparing a grant application for a major Scottish project. His experience in public sector and enthusiasm and professionalism in putting the application together were key to us being able to submit the application on time. I can safely say that without his input we would not have been able to submit in time. He and his team are great to work with and we will no doubt be working with them again.
Graham Ramsay
It's always a pleasure working with David, his enthusiasm and passion for the role he is challenged to deliver, is very inspiring. David's vast knowledge and skills helped Midton deliver a highly respected business strategy. I look forward to working with David and DWS in the future.
Julie Young
David's business review of ACT has been excellent - insightful and succinct. Great to have his perspective on things, and his knowledge of the corporate sector and how to engage effectively with them very useful. We'll be working with DWS again I'm sure!
Experience
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Glic
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United Kingdom
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder
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Jun 2019 - Present
We are a network of experienced Directors and Managers. We provide organisations with the resources and skills they need to flourish. We have specific expertise in helping organisations deal with the challenges of working in rural locations. Areas of focus include - business planning - carbon accounting - community consultation and action planning - evaluation studies - fund development - funding strategies and fundraising - impact assessments, economic, social and environmental - options appraisal and feasibility studies - primary and secondary research - process development - project and interim management - strategy development Show less
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Appetite for Business Microsoft 365 provider
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant - Process Re-engineering
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Oct 2020 - Present
Appetite for Business has been delivering people-focused technology solutions for over 17 years and, as technology has changed, services have evolved to ensure expertise and know-how continues to save clients time, money and boost productivity in the workplace. Appetite for Business has been delivering people-focused technology solutions for over 17 years and, as technology has changed, services have evolved to ensure expertise and know-how continues to save clients time, money and boost productivity in the workplace.
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Collinson Grant
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Consultant
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Jul 2019 - Present
Collinson Grant works with managers to restructure, merge acquisitions, cut costs, restore profitability, introduce lean operations, streamline supply chains and manage people better. Helping clients to exploit digital technologies successfully is an increasing part of our work. Our consultancy skills and diverse experience help us to achieve successful results in demanding situations. Collinson Grant's ambition is always to create the conditions for a sustained improvement in efficiency and financial performance. Our emphasis is on results and value for money. The restructuring of large enterprises is one of our core competences but we offer many other managerial skills. Our work is varied because it takes place in many different locations and for many different types of organisation. It can range from giving advice to a senior manager for a short period, managing a reorganisation over several months or taking full executive responsibility for an operational division. Some of the companies who first used our services 40 years ago are still our clients. Times change and so does the economy, but our relationships endure because we take time to build trust and to understand the day-to-day concerns of the managers we work with. Show less
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Tuminds Social Media Ltd
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United Kingdom
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E-Learning Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate
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Jan 2020 - Present
Tuminds work to develop effective social media strategies that are actionable and easy to understand. I am working with the team at Tuminds to augment their core digital and social media activities by providing expertise in developing strategies, completing feasibility studies and options appraisals, improving the effectiveness of organisations and process development and improving profits. Tuminds work to develop effective social media strategies that are actionable and easy to understand. I am working with the team at Tuminds to augment their core digital and social media activities by providing expertise in developing strategies, completing feasibility studies and options appraisals, improving the effectiveness of organisations and process development and improving profits.
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Mentor
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Jun 2019 - Present
Providing one to one coaching to provide the appropriate balance of challenge and support to help individuals develop the confidence and capability to deal effectively with the challenges of today and opportunities of tomorrow. www.peoplematters.co.uk Providing one to one coaching to provide the appropriate balance of challenge and support to help individuals develop the confidence and capability to deal effectively with the challenges of today and opportunities of tomorrow. www.peoplematters.co.uk
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Mid Argyll Chamber of Commerc
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Mid Argyll
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Chairman
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Mar 2019 - Jun 2021
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Mid Argyll Chamber of Commerce
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Lochgilphead
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Vice Chairman
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Feb 2018 - Jun 2019
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Midton
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United Kingdom
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Interim Production Manager
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Feb 2018 - Apr 2019
Leading a talented team of manufacturing professionals who realize the visions of our exceptional designers Leading a talented team of manufacturing professionals who realize the visions of our exceptional designers
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Highlands and Islands Enterprise
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United Kingdom
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Government Administration
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200 - 300 Employee
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Head of Special Projects
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Jan 2016 - Feb 2018
Responsible for taking forward a broad portfolio of projects to address population decline affecting Argyll and Bute.
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Head of Regional Development
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2013 - Dec 2015
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Head of Business Growth
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Jan 2009 - Sep 2013
Work with SME companies to signifcantly improve profitability. Great job, great location.
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Li & Fung
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Hong Kong
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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700 & Above Employee
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Operations Director
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Oct 2005 - Dec 2008
Ran a 2,000,000 sq ft multi site warehousing and logistics operation. Clients included demanding high street retailers. Value added operations were developed and provided over my tenure. Ran a 2,000,000 sq ft multi site warehousing and logistics operation. Clients included demanding high street retailers. Value added operations were developed and provided over my tenure.
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Managing Director
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Jun 2002 - Sep 2005
Returned the group to profitability and developed innovative new ranges of products for the construction industry Returned the group to profitability and developed innovative new ranges of products for the construction industry
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Collinson Grant
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Management Consultant
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1996 - 2002
Worked with numerous blue chip UK and International plc to improve levels of profitability, performance and service Worked with numerous blue chip UK and International plc to improve levels of profitability, performance and service
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Stelrad B.V.
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Netherlands
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations
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Apr 1993 - Aug 1996
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Brook Crompton UK Limited
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United Kingdom
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Technical Manager
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1990 - 1993
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Education
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
EDP, Management -
Leeds Beckett University
Bsc, Manufacturing Engineering -
Forth Valley College
HND Engineering, Mechanical Engineering