Experience

Landways

• United Kingdom
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Director UK and Europe

  • 2023 - Present

  Delivering high-performance technology systems through patent-pending digital and power infrastructure solutions is revolutionising the way businesses connect and power their mission-critical operational services. Focusing on high-density venues, logistics sites and other buildings, accessing World-Class Technology, we design, fund, build, and operate infrastructure, with performance guarantees. Delivering high-performance technology systems through patent-pending digital and power infrastructure solutions is revolutionising the way businesses connect and power their mission-critical operational services. Focusing on high-density venues, logistics sites and other buildings, accessing World-Class Technology, we design, fund, build, and operate infrastructure, with performance guarantees.



Glide UK

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Project Director UK and Europe

  • Oct 2019 - Nov 2022

  National Telecommunications design, planning, installation, testing and commissioning of fibre infrastructure for core and access. FTTH and smart building technology to enable improve customer experiences, monitor and control of building efficiencies and lower operational costs. Exploiting the latest developments in fibre deployment to enable a single costs effective infrastructure to allow the provision of high capacity broadband, data, VoIP, Satellite TV, DAB radio, WiFi, door entry, CCTV, ANPR, car charging and IoT. This provides a holistic solution that encompasses sustainability with the capabilities and experiences of fibre deployed technology, creating outstanding delivery and performance for both the users and building owners. Show less



Redflair Consulting Ltd

• Retail Office Equipment

• Managing Director (Contract – Integration of MBO)

  • Feb 2018 - Oct 2019

  Drove complex commercial installation contracts for the design/deployment of fibre digital services across UK, undertake re-engineering and critical support and advise for MBOs. I operated as key liaison with Ofcom to exploit open competition, PIA and develop client value and speed of deployment. Achievements include creating a client 3 to 5-year strategic plan, negotiating and winning the first Local Funded Fibre Network (FTTH) for West Sussex, and networking to secure complex contracts with UK fixed and mobile operators. Managed and deployed direct and contract labour with internal and external communications and a staff retention programme. Maintained ISO 9001, 18001 and 14001 accreditations, and embedded a client priority for Health & Safety. Show less



Blue Clarity Design Services Ltd

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

• Managing Director (Contract – Growth Strategy)

  • Aug 2015 - Dec 2017

  Major Responsibilities; I have reviewed and renovated Telecommunications management structure with clear focus on delivery and KPIs whilst consulting with Ofcom on PIA and mobile spectrum allocation. I was formulating and executing three to five-year strategic plan in interaction with Invest NI as well as enabling business development by fixing network policy. Key Deliverables; • Received fastest growth company award from Invest NI in 2015 by leading Blue Clarity. • Increased turnover by 102% and customer revenue base by 60% by reducing lost time accidents to 0.01%. • Supported N.Irish telecommunications technical infrastructure consultants by delivering feasibility, design, surveys, acquisition, and planning of fixed mobile/wireless networks. Show less



MBRSS Group

• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer (Contract – Exploit Deregulation)

  • Mar 2014 - Aug 2015

  I was invited to join Mbrss infrastructure consultants, to develop strategic plan to exploit new opportunities resulting from deregulation, of Telecommunications, Gas, Water and Electric Utilities initially holding constructive discussions with Ofgem to fully understand the position. My achievements included pioneering Lloyds NERS, WIRS and GIRS accreditation for two operating companies and gaining approval, and leading negotiations with the MoD and Kier to win a multi-utility installation at RAF Lyneham. I also coordinated successful ISO 9001 and 14001 accreditations, raised health and safety standards with no RIDDORS to date, and developed formal project control and KPIs. Show less



Select Surveys Limited

• United Kingdom
• Utilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive (Contract – Transformation)

  • Mar 2013 - Mar 2014

  I joined Select Surveys to transform the business in preparation for sale and organise a potential buyer. I created a 3 to 5-year strategic plan and KPI’s, introduced lean process management, staff retention and development plans, and reduced transaction costs. My achievements also include reducing lost time accidents, and negotiating and securing Thames Tideway preliminary works. I joined Select Surveys to transform the business in preparation for sale and organise a potential buyer. I created a 3 to 5-year strategic plan and KPI’s, introduced lean process management, staff retention and development plans, and reduced transaction costs. My achievements also include reducing lost time accidents, and negotiating and securing Thames Tideway preliminary works.



Plancast Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Civil Engineering
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director (Contract – Transformation)

  • Apr 2010 - Mar 2013

  I was Invited to join Plancast to operate as an interface with CEO/COO/Directors to establish Telecommunication business drivers, buying cycles and scope, team management and to lead major bids. I developed a 3 to 5-year strategic plan, increased client revenue, reduced costs and doubled turnover in six months. My achievements also include negotiating and winning the Telecommunications London Grid for Learning Project consisting of 2600 plus schools, and negotiating design contract with the award winning mobile joint venture between EE and Three. Show less



Fujitsu Telecommunications

• Vietnam
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Director

  • Nov 2008 - Mar 2010

  I joined Fujitsu to secure UK sales, directing strategic planning and pre-qualification of clients, and interfacing with CEO/COO/Directors to establish business drivers, buying cycles and scope, and team management. I led major bids, collated technical proposals, presented to ‘C’ level/Board, and closed sales. My key achievements included winning Fibrecity 4-year technology FTTH, design and infrastructure build, and York City Council outsource IT/fibre infrastructure design and infrastructure build. I also secured BT, Orange, Carphone Warehouse, Verizon, Transport for London, and Virgin Media. Show less



Kelly Communications Ltd

• Nigeria
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Group Director

  • Aug 2002 - Oct 2008

  I joined Kelly Group to create Group strategy and to secure and manage Telecommunication installations across all operating companies, managing P&L and strategic plan for on-going partnerships. I improved operational efficiency with KPI monitoring, lean processes and decrease of non-productive costs. My achievements included starting up Kelly Rail and winning Network Rail Fixed Telecommunications Fibre Network/GSMR/CCTV/PA systems/CIS. I exceeded objectives year on year, and delivered c. £50m new business in total. Show less



Thames Water/Lattice JV

• Operations Director

  • Mar 2001 - Aug 2002

  I was invited to join a Lattice/Thames Water JV, a start-up Telecommunications provider, to formulate company strategy, structure, processes, recruitment, management, P&L, technical design, and construct, build and operate, customer services and IT for this start-up communications provider. I liaised with Ofwat and Ofcom to work outside the regulated environment and a developed commercial contract. My achievements included conceiving the first UK fibre optic installation in sewers, installing, and managing infrastructure deployment. Show less



ntl (transfer due to sale by C&W)

• Director of Programmes

  • 1999 - 2001

  I was Programme Director for the £8.2bn sale of Cable & Wireless Communications assets to NTL and subsequent integration of assets and staff. I developed governance, strategic alignment, programme verification, ensured adherence to standards, finances and co-ordination, and monitored and controlled resources, timescales and Board reporting and presentations. Performance assessment, development of new capabilities and standard operating environment with the application of team learning and knowledge management. Show less



Cable and Wireless

• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Field Operations

  • 1997 - 1999

  I was responsible for leading the installation, operation and maintenance of all UK telecommunications infrastructure via a 2700 national direct and contract workforce. I delivered strategic plan and business objectives, directly managed a team of 12 managers, and was accountable for financial planning, budget of £258m and contract management and P&L. I was responsible for leading the installation, operation and maintenance of all UK telecommunications infrastructure via a 2700 national direct and contract workforce. I delivered strategic plan and business objectives, directly managed a team of 12 managers, and was accountable for financial planning, budget of £258m and contract management and P&L.