Experience

Magic Dust VFX

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Production

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Co-founder and Head of Production at Magic Dust VFX. Magic Dust VFX is a BIFA 2022 nominated boutique visual effects facility based in central London that works with the industry's top talent to deliver high quality visual effects for film and television productions. Clients include Film4 and BFI funded feature films Co-founder and Head of Production at Magic Dust VFX. Magic Dust VFX is a BIFA 2022 nominated boutique visual effects facility based in central London that works with the industry's top talent to deliver high quality visual effects for film and television productions. Clients include Film4 and BFI funded feature films



Various clients

• Worldwide

• Independent Consultant

  • Jul 2017 - May 2022

  Worked as an independent consultant across media and healthcare. Main achievements include: - programme managing the launch a new company for a portfolio company based in the UK overseeing over 70 people - turn around plan for a PE backed company that grew the company's EBITDA from -£6m to +£20m within 3 years - Identified digital marketing efficiencies opportunities that grew the company's consumer base - developed the market entry strategy for a major US player looking to enter the European market Show less



Warner Bros. Entertainment

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Development Director - Harry Potter Global Franchise Development Team

  • May 2014 - May 2017

  Developed and successfully implemented the concept together with one other team member for an integrated cross-company global franchise team based in London, making the business case for the new structure, defining roles and responsibilities Worked with C-level and senior level executives from the Divisions on the business development efforts for the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts franchises worldwide. Lead ambitious long term strategy for the franchise across ten countries and set up programme plan to manage the different projects under the strategy which spanned ten countries. Lead engagement of over 100 stakeholders in multiple geographies. Focused on brand management, global strategy development (including digital), consumer research strategy and data analysis, pursuing opportunities in new markets, leading negotiations and building new revenue streams in North America, Europe and Asia. Prepared and presented multiple presentations for C-level and senior executives. Show less

• Strategy Director (President's Office Warner Bros UK, Spain and Ireland)

  • Aug 2011 - May 2014

  Acted as a chief of staff to:Provide C-level Corporate Strategy support and advice to the President of Warner Bros. UK, Spain and Ireland across all of his activities including overseeing the marketing and sales teams responsible for WBs theatrical and television titles in these markets. Set up programme plan for all activities under the President's remit and producing regular status and risks and issues reports Pursued cross-divisional and cross-company synergies including organizational re-design Undertook internal consulting assignments including driving efficiency saving opportunities through a data-driven approach, and having overall responsibility for driving key strategic projectsPrepared presentations for a wide range of audiences including the company's most senior management teamLead major PR and public policy projects to enhance the company's reputation locally, including working with the Head of Public Policy within Time Warner to successfully lobby the UK government to renew the film, high-end TV, games and animation tax credits Show less



Private equity consulting for various PE clients

• London, Greater London, United Kingdom

• Private equity consultant - healthcare/pharma/biotech

  • Apr 2011 - Aug 2011

  Undertook (as part of a team) strategic due diligence for private equity clients on targets working in pharma, biotechnology and veterinary services with key markets in Brazil, Southern Europe and France. Prepared presentations and presented to senior clients Undertook (as part of a team) strategic due diligence for private equity clients on targets working in pharma, biotechnology and veterinary services with key markets in Brazil, Southern Europe and France. Prepared presentations and presented to senior clients



Royal Society Enterprise Fund (venture capital fund)

• Venture capital consultant - media and healthcare

  • Oct 2010 - Apr 2011

  Evaluated early stage start-ups in science, media and technology as potential candidates for investment Evaluated early stage start-ups in science, media and technology as potential candidates for investment



MTV UK, Northern & Eastern Europe

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Strategy Consultant

  • Nov 2010 - Mar 2011

  Developed the digital monetization strategy for an Eastern European territory as part of a team of two Developed the digital monetization strategy for an Eastern European territory as part of a team of two



PA Consulting

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Principal Consultant - healthcare expert

  • Sep 2005 - May 2009

  Worked in this leading management consultancy to undertake several healthcare projects focusing on process efficiency optimisation using manufacturing methodologies, strategy development, large scale change management and large scale IT implementations (requirements gathering, UX design). Lead small teams to deliver major consulting assignments. Worked on several winning pitches. Certified theory of constraints practitioner and PRINCE2 practitioner. Part of team who was a runner-up in the management consulting awards of 2007 Show less