Experience

Xamarin Developer

• United Kingdom
• Software Development
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Freelance Marketing Director

  • Nov 2019 - Present

  Working across temporary and interim assignments, seminars, presentations and workshops in a wide range of Marketing topics including but not limited to: • International & Cross Cultural B2B Marketing and Sales Growth • Digital Marketing & Communications B2B & B2B2C • Marketing & Profitability (Return on Marketing Investment) • Sustainability & Climate Positive Business Models • Business Model and Value Proposition Development (Strategyzer) • Emotionally led story telling & ‘Lovemarks’ (Haidt, Roberts) • Physiology and psychology of the ‘emotional’ v ‘rational’ human (Basic Introduction for businesses) • Being Human in a Connected World (Presented Amsterdam 2019) • IOT, Connectivity and Humanity: ‘Just because you ‘can’ does not mean that you ‘should’. • Creativity & Innovation (Messy Problems and Ambiguity) • IOT and Ethics (Zuboff et al) • Sensors and Smart Buildings – Identifying and Communicating Value Show less



University of the West of England

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Lecturer - UWE Business School

  • Oct 2020 - Present



Halcyan Water Conditioners

• United Kingdom
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Export & Market Entry Strategy Adviser

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  The intelligent solution for your hard water, limescale problems. Eco-loving, people friendly, money saving. The intelligent solution for your hard water, limescale problems. Eco-loving, people friendly, money saving.



HYDRAO

• France
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technology Marketing - Global

  • Nov 2019 - Present

  Smart Building Solutions for Water Conservation: “Water is a precious resource, the digital revolution will allow us to preserve it." HYDRAO offers a set of innovative and easy-to-use products and services to help individuals and companies take action on their water and energy consumption HYDRAO raise consumer awareness and encourage 'Climate Positive' behaviour. Through play and education consumers are 'Nudged' into significant and long lasting lasting habitual changes in water usage. HYDRAO aim to change the way we use water through constant innovation. HYDRAO generate significant savings on both water and energy bills. Show less



Go Climate Positive

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Consultant - Sustainability

  • Feb 2020 - Present

  “Go Climate Positive” is a new community dedicated to helping businesses take positive steps to tackle the climate emergency. In a recent survey, 73% of consumers said they would positively choose to buy brands that are doing social or environmental good, but they are “savvy” and they want to know that the brands they buy have made a real commitment to going green. By joining the "Go Climate Positive" community you can show your commitment to greening your business in an open and honest way. • Calculate and offset your carbon footprint • Keep your plans to reduce your footprint on track • Keep your customers informed about your efforts • Be rewarded for paying it forwards To find out more go to: www.go-positive.co.uk or to make an enquiry: https://go-positive.co.uk/signup-002 Show less



Cooperans

• France
• Public Relations and Communications Services

• Contributing Editor and Representative for the UK

  • Jun 2020 - Present

  OBOReurope is a service offered by Cooperans. OBOR-Europe aims to raise awareness of the “One Belt-One Road program” (OBOR) in the European Union and to share the opportunities offered by the OBOR to European companies and stakeholders. The OBOR, also known as the “Belt and Road” initiative, is a Chinese programme whose ambition is to revive the Silk Road -maritime and land routes-, linking China to Europe. OBOReurope is a service offered by Cooperans. OBOR-Europe aims to raise awareness of the “One Belt-One Road program” (OBOR) in the European Union and to share the opportunities offered by the OBOR to European companies and stakeholders. The OBOR, also known as the “Belt and Road” initiative, is a Chinese programme whose ambition is to revive the Silk Road -maritime and land routes-, linking China to Europe.



First Loop

• Sweden
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing & Innovation Specialist

  • May 2020 - Present

  Online workshops for teams - Learn Innovation Tools, Connect your Team Better and Explore Business Problems in parallel! Is your team working remotely? Do they feel disconnected? When was the last time your team learnt about collaborative innovation tools and techniques? At First loop, our workshops are designed to be FUN and COLLABORATIVE. We run 60-120 minute sessions that are high tempo and engages the team while practising innovation tools in small chunks that are usable. You are the expert in your domain, we have the tools in our arsenal to facilitate innovation. Embark on this journey with us, and let us together unleash the hidden potential in your organisation. We are all about practising innovation techniques, increasing your team's remote collaboration while keeping the theme as one of your current problems. First Loop is an Innovation Consultancy born out of the challenges of Covid-19. Our vision is to Democratise Innovation from the board-room into every employee's hands for facing uncertain times. Show less



ArgusEye

• Sweden
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Global Technology Ambassador

  • Nov 2019 - Present

  ArgusEye AB is a newly established biotech company from Linköping, Sweden. We provide sensor solutions for real-time detection of biological systems and processes including water control via integrated sensors for the detection of pathogens and other contaminants in water systems. ArgusEye AB is a newly established biotech company from Linköping, Sweden. We provide sensor solutions for real-time detection of biological systems and processes including water control via integrated sensors for the detection of pathogens and other contaminants in water systems.



PACKAGINGINFO

• United Kingdom
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Owner

  • Sep 2009 - Present

  Packaging Information for the world of global packaging Packaging Information for the world of global packaging



Kohler Co.

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Marketing Manager Commercial

  • May 2015 - Nov 2019

  Developed and launched emotionally led brand positioning and storytelling. Championed IOT led Services and took projects to Proof of Commercial Concept launch in Commercial Washrooms and Healthcare. Presented and delivered IOT opinion and thought leadership to external seminars and conferences Identified and collaborated with external academic and commercial technology partners on IOT sensor development and raised funding for research. Took partners and technologies through IT and Cybersecurity approval processes Championed corporate Water Quality initiative and collaborated with European US,China and India based colleagues on product development with emphasis upon outcomes driven by IOT and Cloud based technologies Show less



Keep It Simple Marketing Ltd

• Bristol & London

• Managing Director

  • Oct 2012 - May 2015

  Delivering customer focused Innovation Strategy, Business Model & Value Proposition Design. Delivering customer focused Innovation Strategy, Business Model & Value Proposition Design.



Fuji Seal Europe

• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director Sales & Service

  • Aug 2010 - Oct 2012

  The Pago Group is a leading provider of labelling systems and labelling technology. Pago expertise covers the entire spectrum of labelling, from self-adhesive labels to sleeves through to labelling systems, labelling software and solutions for marking and identification throughout the supply chain. Full P&L responsibility - MD Designate. Markets include Pharmaceutical, Home and Personal Care, Cosmetics and Beverage. The Pago Group is a leading provider of labelling systems and labelling technology. Pago expertise covers the entire spectrum of labelling, from self-adhesive labels to sleeves through to labelling systems, labelling software and solutions for marking and identification throughout the supply chain. Full P&L responsibility - MD Designate. Markets include Pharmaceutical, Home and Personal Care, Cosmetics and Beverage.



Sealed Air Corporation

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• European Marketing Manager

  • Jun 2008 - May 2010

  Planned, implemented and delivered VP ‘Director level’ European sales & marketing strategies to ensure effective market penetration, customer development and retention, in order to achieve the sales revenue plan for packaging systems & materials. Planned, implemented and delivered VP ‘Director level’ European sales & marketing strategies to ensure effective market penetration, customer development and retention, in order to achieve the sales revenue plan for packaging systems & materials.



Rexam

• Packaging & Containers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Market Development Manager

  • Jan 2008 - Apr 2008

  Developed growth opportunities for the beverage can in Europe through work with major CPG beverage groups and regional trade associations. Developed growth opportunities for the beverage can in Europe through work with major CPG beverage groups and regional trade associations.



Graphic Packaging International, LLC

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• International Sales & Marketing Manager Consumer Products EMEA

  • Jun 2005 - Sep 2007

  Development of microwaveable packaging and associated food products in collaboration with CPG & retail groups across EMEA area. Full Product Development and Key Account Management responsibility. Including Nestle, Kraft, Kerry Foods, Schwan Foods, McCain,M&S, Auchan. Product range included microwave shielding and active susceptor technologies applied to flexible plastics, paper and paperboard substrates / laminates.

• European Key Account & Marketing Manager GB & Ireland

  • May 2002 - Jul 2005

  Marketing & Sales development of multiple packaging innovation for retail sales channels with CPG drinks majors including beer and soft drinks. Specific sales responsibility & Key Account Management of the Coca Cola Company, Coca Cola Enterprises, Anheuser Busch. Key resource for sales team in all other accounts including brand owner innovation development.



Kliklok-Woodman - Bosch Packaging Technology (Now Syntegon)

• Bristol, United Kingdom & Decatur, Georgia.

• Export Sales Manager

  • Feb 1999 - May 2002

  Actively directed the export sales team covering EMEA & Australasia to grow the sale of packaging systems. Developed growth strategies for agent and distributor channels. Sourced and appointed new sales agents. Personally responsible for the French speaking markets, Iberia and Benelux. Actively directed the export sales team covering EMEA & Australasia to grow the sale of packaging systems. Developed growth strategies for agent and distributor channels. Sourced and appointed new sales agents. Personally responsible for the French speaking markets, Iberia and Benelux.



Graphic Packaging International, LLC

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• National Key Account Manager

  • Dec 1995 - Feb 1999

  Key Acount Management of Inbev (Whitbread) & Britvic (Pepsi) including packaging systems and multipack consumables. Substantially grew revenue by securing & retaining long term supply contracts via the placement of multipack systems. Key Acount Management of Inbev (Whitbread) & Britvic (Pepsi) including packaging systems and multipack consumables. Substantially grew revenue by securing & retaining long term supply contracts via the placement of multipack systems.



Kliklok-Woodman - Bosch Packaging Technology (Now Syntegon)

• Bristol, United Kingdom & Decatur, Georgia.

• Sales Coordinator & Export Sales Executive

  • Nov 1989 - Dec 1995

  Responsible for sales development in France / Benelux. Management responsibility for one sales executive covering Italy and Iberia. Predominantly focused on the sale of packaging systems into the European Consumer Product Groups. Responsible for sales development in France / Benelux. Management responsibility for one sales executive covering Italy and Iberia. Predominantly focused on the sale of packaging systems into the European Consumer Product Groups.