Chairman of the Board

• 2021 - Present

Business context: Joined the social enterprise on its growth journey and transformation to a charity. • Designed & implemented governance framework documents, including financial, risk and HR policies & procedures. • Improved strategic and financial planning and tracking against it; enhanced management reporting. • Optimised board structure; streamlined strategic priorities and introduced sustainable economic funding. Key Achievements: Introduced robust governance practices; upgraded financial planning and reporting. Show less

Advisor

• 2022 - Present

Business context: Joined a group of experienced entrepreneurs in the process of establishing a social impact fund. • Advised partners on financial, commercial and operational due-diligence and governance on investment targets • Scouted for and reviewed investment opportunities in the impact space in Ireland and Europe. • Represented investment partners at start-up conferences and the HBAN (Halo Business Angel Network) Key Achievements: Enhanced investment portfolio; improved governance on existing portfolio companies. Show less

Director

• 2014 - 2020

Started up and grew a successful business venture, providing strategic, marketing and financial advisory services to MNCs, SMEs, government and NGOs: - Change and operations management, organizational restructuring - Marketing strategy reviews, new product launches, export strategy, research and benchmarking studies - Operations, GR, investment support services, including lead advisory, financing and structuring support - Market entry strategy, strategic alliances, restructuring, recovery and M&A advisory services Show less

Director

• 2012 - 2014

Investment Management and M&A Advisory • Particular focus on industrial investment portfolio and advisory deals • Developed and executed a growth strategy for one of the fund’s distribution and retail companies • Worked on the joint retail internet start-up together with a VC fund Investment Management and M&A Advisory • Particular focus on industrial investment portfolio and advisory deals • Developed and executed a growth strategy for one of the fund’s distribution and retail companies • Worked on the joint retail internet start-up together with a VC fund

Director Lead Advisory

• 2006 - 2012

Started from Manager in the Transactions Advisory Group and progressed to Director; Overtook the cross-service line role of Automotive Group Leader (origination and growth of automotive client base)Corporate finance & M&A Advisory• Advised clients on mergers and acquisitions, JVs, raising equity, debt finance for investment projects, restructuring.• Successfully originated and executed a number of transactions and increased revenue by over USD 15 mln.Restructuring & Recovery• Effectively conducted a number of restructuring and recovery engagements.Transaction Integration Leadership• Established EY Transaction Integration (Operational Restructuring) sub-service line.Cross-service Line Leadership• Originated and supported automotive cross-service lines engagements of over USD 16 mln.• Stimulated growth of EY Automotive practice (over USD 10 mln.)• Elected member of EY Global Automotive Advisory Panel Show less

Senior Manager

• 2008 - 2010

Manager

• 2006 - 2007

Integration Manager

• 2005 - 2006

Led the preparation for divestment of a USD 3 bln. upstream operation. Led the preparation for divestment of a USD 3 bln. upstream operation.

Assistant to the CEO Eastern Europe

• 2003 - 2005

Joined the “Mastering the Business Challenge” General Management International Programme (4 mid-level managers to be internally raised to top executive roles) GR & Negotiations • Negotiations with JV partner and Russian government authorities; JV start-up management. Strategic Management • Development of a 5-year business plan for Russia and CIS (USD 97 mln. sales, 600 employees). Marketing • Market research and development monitoring; feasibility studies. Restructuring and Integration Management • Reconstruction project management & start-up preparation of a EUR 42 mln. plant. Show less

Business Sector Manager

• 2001 - 2002

Joined an International Finance Management Programme aiming at developing high-potential finance leaders within the group Analytical & Problem Solving • Identified key areas of improvement in the structure of variance and cost analysis reports. • Aligned operating procedures with strategic corporate policies. Reduced "other" costs by 15%. Implementation • Implemented and assisted going live of SAP/R3 Finance Module ahead of schedule. Trained users. Joined an International Finance Management Programme aiming at developing high-potential finance leaders within the group Analytical & Problem Solving • Identified key areas of improvement in the structure of variance and cost analysis reports. • Aligned operating procedures with strategic corporate policies. Reduced "other" costs by 15%. Implementation • Implemented and assisted going live of SAP/R3 Finance Module ahead of schedule. Trained users.

Vice President Restructuring and Development

• 1999 - 2001

Business Development & Strategic Planning • Developed Total Quality Policy and Strategy. Established a Strategic Quality Committee. • Developed plans for roll-out and implementation of new business systems and enhancements. • Assured and enabled the alignment of company IT goals, priorities, and requirements. Operations & Change Management • Advised on change management and project management (logistics planning) expertise to roll-out efforts. • Identified the main processes in the company and developed a control system by means of Statistical Process Control and teamwork. Formed cross-functional groups for quality improvement. Project Management • Managed, monitored, tracked, and reported on roll-out and implementation process. Team Management and Leadership • Managed a team of 5 business processes specialists, 2 programmers, and 2 third party participants. • Established several quality circles and ensured interaction and support between them. • Developed and trained employees on a Total Quality management programme. Show less

Training Manager

• 1997 - 1999

• Planned, marketed, contracted & implemented on and off-site training programmes with clients. • Developed course curricula in several areas. Recruited a large team of trainers and consultants. • Planned, marketed, contracted & implemented on and off-site training programmes with clients. • Developed course curricula in several areas. Recruited a large team of trainers and consultants.