Experience

Myogenes

• United Kingdom
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Apr 2023 - 9 months

  London, England, United Kingdom



Goodbody Health Group

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Apr 2021 - Dec 2022

  London, England, United Kingdom Change of business name



Buddy Loans

• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Oct 2020 - Sep 2021

  Cheadle, England, United Kingdom We are professional lenders who are regulated and authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority. We understand how difficult it can be in these troubled economic times to find the best borrowing solutions for people who may have no credit or slow credit. At Buddy Loans we grant loans based on your ability to repay the loan, and the fact that your good Buddy (guarantor), also feels you can and will repay the loan. It's EASY! We also remember a simpler time in banking and borrowing.… Show more We are professional lenders who are regulated and authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority. We understand how difficult it can be in these troubled economic times to find the best borrowing solutions for people who may have no credit or slow credit. At Buddy Loans we grant loans based on your ability to repay the loan, and the fact that your good Buddy (guarantor), also feels you can and will repay the loan. It's EASY! We also remember a simpler time in banking and borrowing. A time when getting a loan didn't depend on high credit scores or filling out stacks of paperwork. We understand the individual, and that not everyone is going to fit the same mould for a loan. We look at each person as just that, a person. Show less



Utopia Talent Ltd

• Retail Office Equipment

• Managing Director

  • Nov 2011 - Oct 2020

  London Executive Recruitment



Everyday Loans

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Managing Director - Guarantor Loans Division

  • Aug 2017 - Oct 2019

  Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom George Banco squires by Everday-Loans in August 2017



George Banco - Guarantor Lender

• Managing Director

  • Aug 2013 - Oct 2019

  Frome George Banco is a new specialised UK lender, focussed on personal loans secured by a borrower’s personal guarantor. George Banco provides UK consumers, who are excluded from the mainstream finance, with personal unsecured loans of ￡1,000 to ￡7,500 repayable in fixed monthly instalments over terms of 12 to 60 months. George Banco is the regulated, professional and affordable alternative to banks and payday lenders.



First Banco

• Managing Director

  • May 2012 - Jun 2013

  Southampton



MBA International

• Israel
• Higher Education

• Managing Director

  • May 2010 - Jan 2012

  London, United Kingdom An Executive Search firm specialising in the Financial and Professional Services sectors. We work in partnership with our clients to help them achieve their goals. Our consultants take the time to understand a client's needs, take responsibility for the quality of service they provide and believe in building long term relationships. The company is committed to the development of its people to ensure that they operate at the highest standards and to ensure they do things better… Show more An Executive Search firm specialising in the Financial and Professional Services sectors. We work in partnership with our clients to help them achieve their goals. Our consultants take the time to understand a client's needs, take responsibility for the quality of service they provide and believe in building long term relationships. The company is committed to the development of its people to ensure that they operate at the highest standards and to ensure they do things better than they are done elsewhere. Our team are tenacious in their approach but with professionalism and discretion always at the forefront of their minds. Show less



Lafferty Group

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head Of China

  • Sep 2009 - May 2010

  Chief Executive Officer



Home Credit

• Netherlands
• Financial Services

• CEO (Previously Executive Director)

  • Oct 2007 - Sep 2009

  Reporting to the CEO of Homecredit International, the role involves the development and expansion of a consumer finance business in China. Initial business growth centered around retailer point of sales finance. Consumer Finance is a new concept in China so the role is both challenging and exhilarating.



Barclaycard

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Managing Director of Barclaycard Western Europe, Absa, CFS and Marine Finance

  • Feb 2007 - Oct 2007

  Reporting to the CEO of Barclaycard with full P&L responsibility for the Barclaycard businesses in Western Europe, South Africa, Marine Finance business, Clydesdale Financial Services (in the UK) and Entercard (in the Nordics). The role involved leading in excess of 3,200 employees, covering 11 businesses with a significant geographic spread and diverse nature. Market share penetration varies from de nova operations to 35% in the mature businesses. I was a member of the Barclaycard Executive… Show more Reporting to the CEO of Barclaycard with full P&L responsibility for the Barclaycard businesses in Western Europe, South Africa, Marine Finance business, Clydesdale Financial Services (in the UK) and Entercard (in the Nordics). The role involved leading in excess of 3,200 employees, covering 11 businesses with a significant geographic spread and diverse nature. Market share penetration varies from de nova operations to 35% in the mature businesses. I was a member of the Barclaycard Executive Committee as well as holding Board memberships of the JV in Nordics and Clydesdale Financial Services. Show less



Citibank

• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Asset Product Head

  • Jan 2005 - Feb 2007

  Asset Product Head, Germany: Reporting to the CEO with full P&L responsibility for the asset products in Germany. This business represented the 5th largest SBU outside the USA and 60% of the country revenue, which contributes 60% of EMEA revenue. The products encompassed unsecured lending, current accounts and retail sales finance. Responsible for full product lifecycle management including acquisition strategy, sales support, portfolio management, pricing strategy, product development… Show more Asset Product Head, Germany: Reporting to the CEO with full P&L responsibility for the asset products in Germany. This business represented the 5th largest SBU outside the USA and 60% of the country revenue, which contributes 60% of EMEA revenue. The products encompassed unsecured lending, current accounts and retail sales finance. Responsible for full product lifecycle management including acquisition strategy, sales support, portfolio management, pricing strategy, product development, market analytics, and a special focus on cross-sell and retention activities.

• Asset Product Head

  • 2000 - 2007

  Manage asset portfolios of overdrafts, loans, credit cards



Citibank Privatkunden AG & Co.KGaA

• Asset Product Head

  • 2006 - 2006

  Asset management



Citifinancial

• Financial Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Business Development Director Europe

  • Jan 2002 - Jan 2005

  CitiFinancial Business Head (Italy): Initially reporting to the EMEA CEO, subsequently to the Country Business Manager. Responsibility for the CitiFinancial portfolio until recruitment of Sales & Distribution Head. Products encompassed unsecured lending, motor Head of Business Development (Europe): Reporting to the CitiFinancial Region CEO in the UK. Role was to develop the CitiFinancial franchise across Europe. •



Associates

• France
• Advertising Services

• Division General Manager

  • Feb 1994 - Jan 2002

  Associates was acquired by Citigroup. Recruited from HFC by Associates MD, who was my previous line manager at HFC. Role was to manage 11 of the 54 branches as a District Manager. In 1997 I was promoted to Division General Manager with 55 of the 107 branches at that time. In 1999 I was asked to manage the integration of Avco Trust into the Consumer business.



HFC Bank

• Banking
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Regional Insurance Sales Manager

  • Aug 1984 - Feb 1994

  Joined HFC Trust & Savings out of University as a “Trainee Manager” and became the youngest branch manager 18 months later. Developed and demonstrated significant grass roots experience in all areas of Consumer Lending, Finance, Sales and Business Management. Successfully managed three branches, and used across the business as a “problem solver”. Promoted to “Regional Insurance Sales Manager” in 1992.