Experience

Janus Consulting

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co Founder and Senior Consultant

  • Feb 2018 - Present

  Janus Consulting is a Technology consultancy that can deliver commercial technology development expertise to the Higher Education sector. At Janus, we have no set approach or methodology that we try and impose on our clients but guarantee to look at every project and every business on its' merits with one objective - to deliver commercial results. We have deep experience in developing both business strategy and operational improvement and can provide data and insight on the latest tech developments across the world in the Education sector. We use this knowledge to deliver advice and support tailored specifically to the businesses with which we work. Show less



Beyond Reality Ltd

• London, United Kingdom

• Consultant - disruptive technology specialist

  • Apr 2014 - Feb 2018

  Projects included: - Oxford Brookes University: Working with the University and local secondary schools to design and build an app to make learning materials more engaging and interactive - Infinite 360; Business Development for this VR/360 video start up. - Bayer Chemicals – developing an app for retail use at point of purchase for the Animal Health Division - Biglight Digital Ecommerce Agency Project Manager working with the agency, client and external development team, identifying and prioritising consumer and client needs and technology capabilities to create a Visualisation platform for Specsavers for use both in and out of store and management of communications within the multi-disciplinary team - KPM Group– digital transformation project to assess existing market offerings and scope out a new consumer and B2B digital communications platform for the Print and DM sector. Subsequently, to manage the build, delivery and ongoing development of the platform and front-end CMS with a 3rd party development house. - I’m LovingLive – market assessment of existing entertainment web portals to scope a new Live Entertainment ecommerce platform. Development of company positioning and unique market offer including sourcing of new technology and build of business plan and operational budget for start up - m2end – New Business and Project Management for a specialist AR agency (see below) Show less



m2end

• United Kingdom
• Software Development

• Business Development Director

  • Jan 2008 - Apr 2014

  m2end is a specialist digital marketing agency, focused on using cutting edge technologies to deliver innovative and profitable solutions to B2C and B2B companies. We were one of the UK pioneers into Augmented Reality in 2008, and became a specialist supplier of online, offline (events/experiential), retail, tablet and mobile AR applications, creating award-winning marketing solutions which can deliver commercial and competitive advantage for companies such as Guinness, Shell, Ford, Royal Mail and Cartoon Network We worked across a broad range of sectors including FMCG, Retail, Oil, Automotive, Toys and also B2B. Show less



Telstra

• Australia
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Strategy Specialist

  • Jan 2007 - Jul 2007

  Following an in-depth review of the trading data and existing customer research, I defined a comprehensive new strategy for the Retail Division of Telstra, the market leading Telco in Australia ( 300 shops). I then led a multi-disciplinary team of 25 to run a pilot test to launch the major programme of change into the shops. This included re-design of the stores, range rationalisation, pricing, staff training, pay and incentives, merchandising, in-store consumer communications, additional demonstration equipment, new management reporting and consumer research. Show less



Freeport plc

• European Marketing Director

  • Jun 2001 - Jun 2006

  I was responsible for managing all consumer and trade marketing for the Company's six UK Outlet Villages and also for launching the Freeport brand and the Outlet Shopping concept into 3 new mainland European markets. This involved defining the marketing strategy for each market entry, creating the offline and online campaigns, recruiting the Central and local teams, and managing and reporting to the Board on marketing effectiveness and the budget (c. £8m pa) I was also tasked with creating, launching and promoting an international concert venue in the Company's Retail and Leisure Village in Lisbon, Portugal which became the second biggest venue in Portugal. Show less



Sainsbury plc

• Interim New Business Consultant

  • Jan 2001 - Jun 2001

  Initially a 1 month contract to assess the launch of their MVNO in store - extended to 5 months to include the formulation and implementation of a re-launch plan for the Virtual Mobile Network. Initially a 1 month contract to assess the launch of their MVNO in store - extended to 5 months to include the formulation and implementation of a re-launch plan for the Virtual Mobile Network.



Take-Two Interactive

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• VP European Marketing

  • Feb 1999 - Dec 2000

  My role was to set up the European marketing function, manage the packaging development, marketing communications and promotions for all video game launches across Europe. My role was to set up the European marketing function, manage the packaging development, marketing communications and promotions for all video game launches across Europe.



Freeport plc

• London

• UK Head of Marketing

  • Feb 1998 - Feb 1999

  Management of all consumer and trade marketing for the Company's UK Outlet Shopping Villages and the launch of two new Shopping Villages Management of all consumer and trade marketing for the Company's UK Outlet Shopping Villages and the launch of two new Shopping Villages



Eastman Kodak Company

• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• General Manager - EAMEI

  • Mar 1996 - Feb 1998

  I defined a new strategy and constructed and gained corporate approval for a business case for Kodak's entry into two new service businesses across W. Europe, Russia and India. Having completed this, I managed all aspects of setting up the new Division and the 10 new businesses, including recruiting local MD's, training, purchasing of assets and management of each business' P/L.. I also had responsibility for the internal communications of the progress and performance of the Division across Kodak's matrix organisation. Show less



Sony

• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• International Marketing Manager promoted to Marketing Director

  • Aug 1993 - Mar 1996

  Initially employed to establish an international marketing function incorporating all product management, design, copywriting and traffic functions. Promoted to UK Marketing Director where I defined the strategy and managed all operational aspects of the marketing program for the highly successful launch of Sony Playstation, recruiting the internal and external teams and managing all marketing activity and the multi-million pound budget. Initially employed to establish an international marketing function incorporating all product management, design, copywriting and traffic functions. Promoted to UK Marketing Director where I defined the strategy and managed all operational aspects of the marketing program for the highly successful launch of Sony Playstation, recruiting the internal and external teams and managing all marketing activity and the multi-million pound budget.