Founder & Sustainability Lead

• Jul 2023 - Present

Founder

• May 2021 - Jul 2023

Achieving positive sustainable change without it costing the Earth.With the climate crisis worsening and the demand for sustainability growing the need for strong strategic advice is greater than ever.From simply increasing our client’s awareness of sustainability and associated issues to conducting reviews, offering advice and strategy implementation we offer practical solutions to organisations seeking to improve their sustainable performance & associated credentials.We can offer to curate sustainability content for you cutting through the noise on the internet (135000 mentions per month is oretty loud!!!)Looking to improve your sustainability performance but need guidance to assist you to help realise change? From conducting initial reviews to strategy creation to delivery we can help secure your sustainable future in a managable way. Working toward recognised certification where appropriate.For those entities that are pursuing public procurements we can assist you address ethical & sustainability responses to tender requirements. With our excellent track record in this field we can help organisations achieve winning scores in tenders that require green credentials. Show less

Associate

• Oct 2021 - Present

Meet Planet One Point Five! A boutique consultancy on a big mission: "Save the planet one business at a time." We put sustainability at the heart of your supply chain, operations, and marketing. It is a simple system that delivers and measures your growth. Meet Planet One Point Five! A boutique consultancy on a big mission: "Save the planet one business at a time." We put sustainability at the heart of your supply chain, operations, and marketing. It is a simple system that delivers and measures your growth.

Associate

• Feb 2022 - Present

In the last 75 years, that’s less than 0.00015% of the Planet´s existence, we have depleted more than: 50% of the tropical forests and woodlands and more than 60% of large mammals and fish That’s just not sustainable for humanity or the planet. Despite this 40% of UK firms have no Sustainability Plan (Source: YouGuv Survey of 1021 firms) Infocus.earth - a group of highly experienced commercial operating Directors to help you embed environmental sustainability, affordably, into your strategy. Want to know more then let's talk. Show less

Associate:- Sustainability Consultant

• Nov 2022 - Present

Supporting the sustainability needs of the clients of the Affable Partnership Supporting the sustainability needs of the clients of the Affable Partnership

Associate

• Jan 2022 - Present

Since the pandemic many hospitality businesses have been challenged. With a general lack of resource due to cutbacks in permanent staff, early retirement, furlough and recruitment budgets slashed, many companies are looking to reduce costs and source alternative, sales and various of business solutions to be able to continue to operate and hit budget. Hospitality businesses are keen to explore working differently, continue to operate effectively, thrive and flourish, whilst being cost effective and without the loss of productivity or a decline in results. The Hospitality Partnership is very much a one stop shop for a huge range of services that any hospitality industry may conceivably need. For example, my role is aligned with identifying and supporting venue's sustainability needs. Key Benefits: 🔹Professional, experienced resource for a variety of role responsibilities when you need it 🔹Pay only for the work needed and the hours you need to get the job done, from a day a month to 5 days a week 🔹No long-term commitment of employee contracts. 🔹Save on recruitment costs, pension contributions, induction training, ongoing HR support etc. 🔹You remain in control and focussed on your core business Cost effective, it’s easy and very user friendly and benefits you, your wellbeing (we take away some of the stress) and your business. Show less

Hospitality Specialist - Growing the profitability of bars, cafes, hotels, pubs and restaurants

• Jan 2011 - Present

Specialising in hospitality, we work with our clients to address their needs. These can vary from 🟠 Increasing customer volume ⚫️ Improving customer experiences and satisfaction 🟣 Wanting to increase the level of income per customer 🟢 Improving occupancy rates 🔵 Reducing costs 🟡 Improving terms with suppliers 🔴 Enhancing processes 🟤 Developing a comprehensive growth strategy We have worked with contract caterers, small and medium sized hotel chains, pubs, food and drink producers and a large number of restaurants to develop a deep understanding of the sector. That combined with a solid background in customer relationships, viability reporting, forecasting, business development and strategy enables us to offer advice to help your business to survive, thrive and grow. We recognise that the venue is your business, and it is part of your DNA. As such we recognise its importance to you. Consequently, we work with you to develop a solution. We challenge the status quo. After all, if the status quo was achieving what you wanted you wouldn’t be talking to us! We develop our solutions by asking the right questions to the right people. During 2020 the pandemic has been a business threatening scenario. We have helped venues navigate the pandemic and helped them plan for long term revival and growth. ❓Do you need assistance in planning your businesses future? 💡Why not call us for a no obligation chat? Show less

Associate

• Jan 2013 - Present

The More Team and it's affiliates work to imporve the commercial effectiveness of their clients across all sectors including hospitality. This includes improving operational efficiencies and through increasing success rates in client retention and through the creation of new business. Specifc advice is given on the bidding process and on business transformation. Our work covers the preparation of Business Cases for the public sector (Outline, Strategic and Final), business strategy and scenario planning, goal setting, tendering including bid writing, price to win strategy, bid review and bid oversight. Show less

Marketeer

• Jul 2009 - Jan 2011

Amber is the management buy out of Babcock & Brown's PPP team. Highlights Assisted in the delivery of Liverpool Library PFI to financial close. Developed a joint venture with Willmott Dixon for social housing projects. Developed market strategy in conjunction with partners with respect to social housing Analysed various markets for potential expansion such as Greece, Blue light and student accommodation. Assisted in the procurement of Dublin Concert Hall. Amber is the management buy out of Babcock & Brown's PPP team. Highlights Assisted in the delivery of Liverpool Library PFI to financial close. Developed a joint venture with Willmott Dixon for social housing projects. Developed market strategy in conjunction with partners with respect to social housing Analysed various markets for potential expansion such as Greece, Blue light and student accommodation. Assisted in the procurement of Dublin Concert Hall.

Marketeer

• Jan 2008 - Jul 2009

Babcock and Brown's UK PPP team was acquired by an management buy out and is now known as Amber Infrastructure Babcock and Brown's UK PPP team was acquired by an management buy out and is now known as Amber Infrastructure

Commercial Manager

• 2005 - 2007

Worked on a range of projects reaching financial close on a number of schemes such as Peterborough Schools PFI, Barnet and Enfield street lighting, Miles Platting Housing PFI. Responsible for the commercial / financial aspects of these deals. Worked on a range of projects reaching financial close on a number of schemes such as Peterborough Schools PFI, Barnet and Enfield street lighting, Miles Platting Housing PFI. Responsible for the commercial / financial aspects of these deals.

Project Finance Manager

• 2005 - 2006

Worked on the delivery of strategies to support the delivery of hard and soft facilities management. Worked on the delivery of strategies to support the delivery of hard and soft facilities management.

Investment Director

• May 2001 - Jan 2005

Commercial input into bid submissions and acted as financial director for Sodexho Investment Services Limited.Emphasis on price, cost control and risk management of hospitality and events contracts.

Project Finance director

• 2001 - 2005

Investment Director

• 1996 - 2000

corporate finance

• 1997 - 1998

Led strategic reviews for companies with specific emphasis on development and growth. Undertook substantial M&A work and also sought to raise venture capital for a range of projects. Led strategic reviews for companies with specific emphasis on development and growth. Undertook substantial M&A work and also sought to raise venture capital for a range of projects.

Audit and Corporate Finance

• 1988 - 1996

Audited a range of clients from owner managed businessed to plc's. Led teams on major assignments. Clients requested my attendence as I looked beyond the audit to ensure the client got value for money and therefore recommended cost profile changes or revenue enhancements. Raised funding for a range of ventures notably in the food and drink sectors. Assessed viability of a large number of businesses across a range of sectors including hospitality, motor trade, manufacturing and retail. Responsible for the delivery of over £1m of grant funding to a range of clients in the UK Food and Drink sector Show less