Experience

FLOWTECH FLUIDPOWER PLC

• United Kingdom
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Advisor

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  Cheshire, uk Engaged in supporting Strategy, IT direction, and ongoing transformation of a key business unit, and operate to support the CEO and the top team. Have shaped/led the Digital Strategy / eBusiness direction, and provided oversight of the Digital Transformation programme through chairing their eBusiness Steering committee to ensure effective implementation of the capabilities. I continue to support ongoing steps to realise value from this investment. In addition, i have overseen the… Show more Engaged in supporting Strategy, IT direction, and ongoing transformation of a key business unit, and operate to support the CEO and the top team. Have shaped/led the Digital Strategy / eBusiness direction, and provided oversight of the Digital Transformation programme through chairing their eBusiness Steering committee to ensure effective implementation of the capabilities. I continue to support ongoing steps to realise value from this investment. In addition, i have overseen the consolidation and transformation of the largest Business Unit in the Group. Show less



Business Advisor to Bamburgh Capital Corporate Advisory ; Business Owner

• External Business Advisor

  • Oct 2017 - Present

  United Kingdom Supported the successful sales of a number of professional services company, and have supported a series of sales / acquisitions.



Carers Trust

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chairman / Trustee, Board of Trustees

  • Feb 2012 - Aug 2018

  London, United Kingdom Represented Board on merger committee between Princess Royal Trust for Carers and Crossroads Care, resulting in Carers Trust. Invited onto the Board of Carers Trust following the agreement to create the merged organisation. Responsibilities included supporting the management team helping them continue to transform Carers Trust, sitting on the Audit Committee, Board Nominations Committee, and the Board of Carers Enterprise Ltd (CEL), a subsidiary of Carers Trust. Carers Trust achieved a… Show more Represented Board on merger committee between Princess Royal Trust for Carers and Crossroads Care, resulting in Carers Trust. Invited onto the Board of Carers Trust following the agreement to create the merged organisation. Responsibilities included supporting the management team helping them continue to transform Carers Trust, sitting on the Audit Committee, Board Nominations Committee, and the Board of Carers Enterprise Ltd (CEL), a subsidiary of Carers Trust. Carers Trust achieved a significant breakthrough, being selected as The Cooperative Group’s Charity of the Year for 2013. I had the privilege of overseeing this relationship and being the interface to Coops Board members / Management Board, experiencing first hand the contribution from the Coop’s 100,000 passionate employees, attending many events to speak/promote awareness of unpaid Carers, with the result that this outstanding partnership raised over £5m to support a plethora of projects for unpaid Carers. I continued working closely with the Carers Trust Fundraising team to support ongoing development and execution of a refined Fundraising strategy to support the many projects needed to help carers, and to meet MPs to influence government's strategy in support of carers at national level. I passionately supported two key projects i.e. Respite breaks for carers where relationships were established with a conglomerate of hotels to provide breaks of 2-5 nights, and Young Carers in School (aged 5-16, schools put support structures in place to identify these children/understand their pressures/and support them as necessary). I presented at several schools to promote / recognise this fabulous work. As Chairman, I led the Board of Trustees, supported the leadership team, engaged in discussion with key supporters, and presented in many notable locations to prospective donors, and supporting our patron HRH The Princess Royal, with whom there were frequent touchpoints due to her passionate support. Show less



Whatcare Solutions Limited

• Non Executive Director

  • Jan 2015 - Jul 2018

  London Member of Board of business seeking to offer Well-being, Health and Assistive Technologies to the UK Market. Aim was to test propositions, determine business opportunities and assess future potential as a revenue stream for Carers Trust. Board oversight included monitoring: - Business strategy and growth plans - Assessing immediate go to market priorities, including initial product offerings and services - Brand development and market positioning - Online assets… Show more Member of Board of business seeking to offer Well-being, Health and Assistive Technologies to the UK Market. Aim was to test propositions, determine business opportunities and assess future potential as a revenue stream for Carers Trust. Board oversight included monitoring: - Business strategy and growth plans - Assessing immediate go to market priorities, including initial product offerings and services - Brand development and market positioning - Online assets. Infrastructure and capabilities required to accelerate the business. Show less



Prime Advantage Advisory

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services

• Founder Partner

  • Jan 2014 - Oct 2016

  United Kingdom Founder partner, helping to shape direction / grow the business, with a focus on Financial Services and Health Service. Focus was SME businesses with potential to grow significantly, and with a desire to maximise their wealth opportunity within 2-5 years. Worked with the partner team to develop business plan that supports growth/expansion, help the business structure plans (and present itself) to attain investment supporting growth plans, guide the growth and value creation as an advisor, and… Show more Founder partner, helping to shape direction / grow the business, with a focus on Financial Services and Health Service. Focus was SME businesses with potential to grow significantly, and with a desire to maximise their wealth opportunity within 2-5 years. Worked with the partner team to develop business plan that supports growth/expansion, help the business structure plans (and present itself) to attain investment supporting growth plans, guide the growth and value creation as an advisor, and to help prepare the business to maximise the wealth opportunity for the client. Business doubled in size over first three years. Show less



Accenture

• Ireland
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Partner/ Management Consulting Lead, UKI Communications Media & Technology

  • Feb 1987 - Aug 2012

  United Kingdom Operated as Partner from 1995. Key roles in leading edge transformations in UK Financial Services through the 80s and 90s, leading the development of the UKs largest, most complex multi channel banking solution and customer operational database for a major UK Bank. Seconded to Barclays Retail Banking Board for 18 months operating alongside heads of all other UK retail bank businesses. International experience working abroad for 8 years: Switzerland (3 years) with Credit Suisse and Bank… Show more Operated as Partner from 1995. Key roles in leading edge transformations in UK Financial Services through the 80s and 90s, leading the development of the UKs largest, most complex multi channel banking solution and customer operational database for a major UK Bank. Seconded to Barclays Retail Banking Board for 18 months operating alongside heads of all other UK retail bank businesses. International experience working abroad for 8 years: Switzerland (3 years) with Credit Suisse and Bank Julius Baer, defining/implementing their online strategies. Ireland (3 years) lead BoIs high net worth strategy offering, oversaw the implementation, and helped define their core banking transformation direction. Holland (1 year) implementing a core banking application at ABN Amro. Spain (1 year on and off) during the takeover of Abbey National. Setup/led/grew Accenture's EALA Organisation Effectiveness (OE) practice for 3 years, focused on Org Strategy and Implementation/Governance/Leadership and Cultural change to drive business results. Member of Global Leadership Board for OE. Led Global ERP Txfm Programme for global oil company, leading to efficiencies across their European operations. Large technology, process and cultural change. Led the Management Consulting (MC) business for Comms & High Tech for 2 years, and Member of UK MC Board. Led development and establishment of the MC Defence Industry practice. Defined the strategy / clarity to move the business forward, and motivated team to get behind the direction. Achieved significant growth through major accounts focus, and key personnel being given the opportunity to step up and make their own impact on the business. MC business offered a holistic view of how to maximise value across clients businesses through plethora of specialised skills. In defence, worked with client Board to shape transformation/efficiency of the build process for submarines, through implementing ERP and overseeing culture change. Show less



The Princess Royal Trust for Carers

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Trustee, Board of Trustees

  • Aug 2010 - Feb 2012

  After several years supporting PRTC, I was delighted to be invited onto the Board. I found myself entering a demanding period of its evolution: the UK budget deficit was enormous resulting in Government reducing its funding of the 3rd sector, and a merger was being progressed with Crossroads Care to enhance the services that could be offered to unpaid Carers in a more efficient manner. I was immediately asked to join the Merger Steering Group and to consider the complexities of the… Show more After several years supporting PRTC, I was delighted to be invited onto the Board. I found myself entering a demanding period of its evolution: the UK budget deficit was enormous resulting in Government reducing its funding of the 3rd sector, and a merger was being progressed with Crossroads Care to enhance the services that could be offered to unpaid Carers in a more efficient manner. I was immediately asked to join the Merger Steering Group and to consider the complexities of the economic context and the need to enhance service provision to unpaid Carers. I provided guidance on planning, driving, and rolling out the transformation plan for the new merged entity being established. In addition, I had the challenge of overseeing design, agreement and launch of the new Brand, ‘Carers Trust. The long hours outside of my ‘day job’ required to help make this happen were immensely rewarding, and the personal satisfaction continues as Carers Trust grows in stature and sustainability to help many more unpaid Carers. Show less