Experience

THE YACHT HARBOUR ASSOCIATION

• United Kingdom
• Maritime
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Apr 2014 - Present

  TYHA is the Association for the support and development of 365 UK and 155 international marinas and is dedicated to the constant improvement of yachting and boating mooring facilities. The Membership of TYHA embraces marina and mooring operators, consultants and suppliers of equipment and services to the marina industry, both in the United Kingdom and internationally. TYHA is a Group Association within British Marine, the trade federation for the UK boating industry. Responsible for leading the association in all aspects of the business including accountability for income and expenditure performance. Business functions include UK and international member business development, networking and support through technical advice, accreditation, boat shows and events. Lead responsibility for the 'Future Customer' strategy. Show less



Royal Yachting Association (RYA)

• United Kingdom
• Spectator Sports
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sport Development Director

  • Jun 2005 - Dec 2013

  RYA is recognised by government as the national governing body for all forms of boating (power and sail) from inclusive community participation to elite racing, including Olympic and Paralympic. Worldwide provider of training schemes to 44 countries.170 staff, £20m turnover.Leading and managing a development team of 23 (FT), including 2 field sales teams, programme, shows and communications staff and up to 55 (PT) contractors. One of five senior managers on senior leadership team reporting to CEO and Board. Responsible for securing funding from Sport England and through sponsorship, fully accountable for annual budget of £2.2m. Show less

• General Manager – Windsurfing

  • Sep 1997 - Jun 2005

  Leadership of windsurfing national governing body operating within the structure of the Royal Yachting Association. Responsible for marketing, developing participation, training and Olympic pathway racing. 5 staff, reported to the Secretary General of the RYA.



A.R.A Electrical

• Dubai, UAE

• General Manager

  • Oct 1995 - Dec 1997

  Management of a small specialist company marketing and selling bespoke energy management solutions to Municipalities, consultants, multinational companies and local businesses within the United Arab Emirates and Middle East. Responsible for sales, marketing, product testing, supplier relationships, staff and technical support. Management of a small specialist company marketing and selling bespoke energy management solutions to Municipalities, consultants, multinational companies and local businesses within the United Arab Emirates and Middle East. Responsible for sales, marketing, product testing, supplier relationships, staff and technical support.



Mitsubishi Corporation Imaging

• Amersham, Berkshire

• Key Account Manager

  • Mar 1989 - Aug 1995

  Responsible for sales, account management and technical support of digital pre-press systems and consumables to national and regional newspapers within London and the Home Counties. Specialist areas included direct to film and direct to plate imaging. Newspaper accounts included Daily Mail, Express, Independent, Guardian and Observer. Responsible for sales, account management and technical support of digital pre-press systems and consumables to national and regional newspapers within London and the Home Counties. Specialist areas included direct to film and direct to plate imaging. Newspaper accounts included Daily Mail, Express, Independent, Guardian and Observer.