Experience

Magicman Holdings Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Facilities Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Insurance Services

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  I am delighted to take up the role of Head of Insurance with Magicman. This is a very progressive and forward thinking company expanding their insurance portfolio. I am looking forward to bringing my experience within the insurance supply industry to the organisation and assisting them with the development and expansion of insurance services for their clients. I am delighted to take up the role of Head of Insurance with Magicman. This is a very progressive and forward thinking company expanding their insurance portfolio. I am looking forward to bringing my experience within the insurance supply industry to the organisation and assisting them with the development and expansion of insurance services for their clients.



MACKINLAY BUSINESS CONSULTANTS LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Insurance

• Company Director

  • Mar 2013 - Dec 2016

  Consultancy and business services to new or established entities. Emphasis on the Insurance supply sector though experience within many other areas of commerce allows me the opportunity to support companies and individuals in specific projects or business requirements. Consultancy and business services to new or established entities. Emphasis on the Insurance supply sector though experience within many other areas of commerce allows me the opportunity to support companies and individuals in specific projects or business requirements.



Farcroft Group

• United Kingdom
• Specialty Trade Contractors
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim Managing Director

  • Mar 2016 - Sep 2016

  This was an interim role in establishing a number of governance related projects to assist the business in it's growth strategy. A specific focus surrounded the creation of information security policies and a business continuity plan, sufficiently robust to pass audit requirements for new contracts. This was an interim role in establishing a number of governance related projects to assist the business in it's growth strategy. A specific focus surrounded the creation of information security policies and a business continuity plan, sufficiently robust to pass audit requirements for new contracts.



The Independent Group Limited

• Preston, Lancashire

• Client Services Director

  • 1993 - Feb 2013

  Joined as Financial Manager and progressing to Director and Managing Director of Independent Inspections Ltd. Assisted the growth of the business both from a client contractual position and with the introduction of bespoke claims management software and mobile technology to automate processes. As Client Service Director I achieved considerable success in negotiating new contracts and maintaining existing agreements for the group. Whilst heading a team of National Account Managers delivering service to our clients in insurance claims management and fulfilment, I have also had a positive contribution to the integration of companies within the group structure. Show less



Aquila Shelters Limited

• Bolton, Lancashire

• Managing Director

  • 1984 - 1993

  As co-founder of Aquila Shelters, we introduced a new design and concept of tensile structure to the exhibition and promotion market place. Establishing installations in theme parks, hotels, golf clubs and schools, a national hire service was also created winning clients in motoring, agricultural supplies, media and motor boats. Attending the National Show grounds and exhibition centres, Aquila became a key player in corporate promotion circles acquiring the BBC and Granada Television as regular customers. Show less



Brad International

• Oxford

• Company Secretary/Financial Manager

  • 1981 - 1984



Bradford & Bingley Building Society

• Blackpool

• Branch Manager

  • 1980 - 1981