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Rod Stead

Chief Financial Officer at The Big Issue
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Rod Stead, a seasoned CFO with 25+ years of experience, holds a BA in Economics & Business Studies from the University of Sheffield, and has worked with prominent companies in London, UK.
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Rod Stead, a seasoned executive with over two decades of experience, has established a reputation for driving growth and transformation in various industries. As Chief Financial Officer at The Big Issue and The Big Exchange, he has prioritized risk management and capital employed, fostering business expansion and growth. Stead's expertise spans corporate recoveries and difficult projects, including high-profile entrepreneurs and notable cases such as management buyouts and hostile takeovers.

Experience

  • The Big Issue
    • London, England, United Kingdom
    • Chief Financial Officer
      • Jan 2022 - Present
      • London, England, United Kingdom

  • The Big Exchange
    • Chief Financial Officer
      • Jul 2021 - Present

  • PTS CONSULTING GROUP LIMITED
    • London, England, United Kingdom
    • Chief Risk Officer
      • Aug 2014 - Jun 2021
      • London, England, United Kingdom

      Established a centralised legal, compliance & risk management function.Prioritised growth opportunities on a risk & return on capital employed basis.Developed a new asset-light business model.Converted subsidiaries into locally-owned, franchise businesses.

  • PTS Consulting Group Ltd
    • London, England, United Kingdom
    • Chief Financial Officer
      • Jan 2006 - Jul 2014
      • London, England, United Kingdom

      Helped the business grow its revenue 7 fold by establishing a global network of offices in USA, UAE, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan & Australia.Implemented appropriate financial controls & systems appropriate to an entreprenurially driven business.Secured growth capital for expansion in October 2013.

  • Self-employed
    • London, England, United Kingdom
    • Management Consultant
      • Aug 1984 - Dec 2005
      • London, England, United Kingdom

      Specialised in corporate recoveries & "difficult projects", including with a number of high-profile entrepreneurs.Corporate recoveries included:- Apple Kitchens, TBS Fabrications, ICE Electronics, Bi-Axident, Tapestry Design, Sparks Catering ButchersDifficult projects included:- management buyout of Shoralplan Ltd & PTS Consulting Group Ltd- defending a hostile takeover for Triangle Group Ltd- corporate voluntary arrangement for M.Logan (Groundworks) Ltd- creation of the business & funding plan, together with grant applications, to establish a burger manufacturing plant in Wales

  • Alexon Group PLC
    • Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
    • Group Financial Controller
      • Jan 1980 - Jul 1984
      • Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

  • K-tel
    • London, England, United Kingdom
    • Financial Controller
      • Aug 1977 - Dec 1979
      • London, England, United Kingdom

  • Arthur Andersen (1885 -> 2002) Official
    • Accounting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Auditor
      • Jul 1975 - Jul 1977

    • Auditor
      • Sep 1972 - Jun 1975

Education

  • 1972 - 1975
    The University of Sheffield
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Economics & Business Studies
  • 1962 - 1972
    Leeds Grammar School

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