Experience

iplicit

• United Kingdom
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  iplicit, voted the UK’s best Mid-Market and Enterprise Accounting Software, is the cloud-based Accounting software tailored for the frustrated mid-market on-premise legacy software user. Providing greater flexibility and enhanced levels of reporting, iplicit integrates with other cloud applications and offers a seamless migration path from your existing system. It is the natural choice for organisations seeking to ‘step up’ to next-generation finance software, without losing the functionality they currently enjoy. Show less



Telet Research Ltd

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Nov 2020 - Jun 2022

  Telet Research is a new breed of UK Mobile Network Operator. In early 2020 there were only 4 full operator members based in mainland UK but today there are 5. As a full member of the GSMA, Telet runs 4G and 5G mobile networks, with services focused on improving mobile coverage in areas of poor or no coverage and the provision of Private Networks. Part of role is to PM a £4.2m DCMS sponsored 5G Test Bed & Trials programme as part of Rural Connected Communities. Telet Research is a new breed of UK Mobile Network Operator. In early 2020 there were only 4 full operator members based in mainland UK but today there are 5. As a full member of the GSMA, Telet runs 4G and 5G mobile networks, with services focused on improving mobile coverage in areas of poor or no coverage and the provision of Private Networks. Part of role is to PM a £4.2m DCMS sponsored 5G Test Bed & Trials programme as part of Rural Connected Communities.



The Good Exchange

• Philanthropy

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Sep 2016 - Jul 2020

  Led The Good Exchange; a transformation MarketPlace (B2B and B2C) cloud platform. Arrived in post just after 'go-live' in Sep 16. On arrival, the platform addressed a market vision but the strategy and platform functionality was insufficient to build market share. Key focus was to revise the strategy and put in place an effective 'go to market' plan, whilst internally, create a people plan and carve out new functional areas including marketing, sales and customer support. £14m of revenue generated in 3 years. Show less



Huddle

• India
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director - Security & Business Assurance

  • Oct 2014 - Sep 2016

  A global SaaS B2B business which provides a secure collaboration (files/folders) portal for enterprise businesses. As Director of Security & Business Assurance I was responsible for the global Business Operations and Huddle's Information Security (CISO), Compliance and Risk Management programs (ISO27001:2013 / FedRAMP), Business Continuity & Incident Response plans

• Head Of Business Operations

  • Nov 2012 - Oct 2014

  Responsibility for the global Business Operations function, including information security, client and vendor contract negotiations, trademark defence, IP, Business IT and global facilities functions



FastMarkets Ltd

• Operations Director

  • Jan 2009 - Nov 2012

  FastMarkets Ltd (B2B) is dedicated to communicating deep knowledge of the metal markets to a fast-growing global subscriber base through its clear and focused expert online reporting and live metal prices and data. FastMarkets Ltd (B2B) is dedicated to communicating deep knowledge of the metal markets to a fast-growing global subscriber base through its clear and focused expert online reporting and live metal prices and data.



Self-Employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager to James Caan (Dragon from BBC's 'Dragons Den')

  • Jan 2008 - Oct 2008

  I made a successful cold-call approach to James Caan, BBC Dragon and sold him the concept of a “Chief of Staff” role to act as operational focus and ‘bridge’ between business and private offices. I made a successful cold-call approach to James Caan, BBC Dragon and sold him the concept of a “Chief of Staff” role to act as operational focus and ‘bridge’ between business and private offices.



British Army

• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Major - The Queen's Royal Hussars

  • Jan 1997 - Oct 2008

  11 Years as an Army Officer (The Queen’s Royal Hussars) until medially discharged due to injury. Promoted early to the rank of Major, I have held a number of staff positions including roles within MoD Whitehall and HQ Army. 11 Years as an Army Officer (The Queen’s Royal Hussars) until medially discharged due to injury. Promoted early to the rank of Major, I have held a number of staff positions including roles within MoD Whitehall and HQ Army.