Experience

Ogilvie Group

• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chairman of the Board

  • Aug 2015 - Present

  Stirling Chair of family owned business operating mainly in Construction and vehicle leasing.



FALLAGO RIG WINDFARM LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chairman of the Board

  • Jun 2014 - Present

  London, United Kingdom JV between Hermes and EDF Renewables (Wind Generation)



SMART METERING SOLUTIONS LTD

• United Kingdom
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chairman of the Board

  • Apr 2013 - Jun 2020

  Glasgow, United Kingdom AIM listed Metering Business



Murgitroyd

• United Kingdom
• Legal Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Deputy Chairman Of The Board

  • Apr 2019 - Dec 2019

  Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom Business sold to Sovereign Capital.



Barchester Healthcare

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Interim CEO

  • Sep 2013 - Jun 2014

  Chelsea Was asked by the Chairman to fulfil the Interim CEO role as the founder had decided to retire and the in sector appointed CEO was being held to his contract. Assumed full responsibility for the Business focussing on Quality of Care , the transition from one CEO to the next as well as driving a budget beating performance. This was a new sector for me however I was very pleased with the way the team responded and we moved the quality scores to what we believe is an industry leading position. The… Show more Was asked by the Chairman to fulfil the Interim CEO role as the founder had decided to retire and the in sector appointed CEO was being held to his contract. Assumed full responsibility for the Business focussing on Quality of Care , the transition from one CEO to the next as well as driving a budget beating performance. This was a new sector for me however I was very pleased with the way the team responded and we moved the quality scores to what we believe is an industry leading position. The company employed over 17,000 staff had over 210 care homes with circa 11000 residents Show less



May Gurney

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Sep 2012 - Jul 2013

  Norwich Circa £700m turnover, EBITA circa £30m, 6,000 staff May Gurney supplies services to the Local Authorities (Waste, and Highway repair services), Utilities (Water, Rail, Telecoms and Power) and a significant Fleet and Plant leasing service. I joined the Board in June 2012 as a Non-exec. Director and subsequently became aware of a number of emerging issues. These led to a profit’s warning and departure of the CEO. The Chairman and the Board asked me to take on the role of CEO.… Show more Circa £700m turnover, EBITA circa £30m, 6,000 staff May Gurney supplies services to the Local Authorities (Waste, and Highway repair services), Utilities (Water, Rail, Telecoms and Power) and a significant Fleet and Plant leasing service. I joined the Board in June 2012 as a Non-exec. Director and subsequently became aware of a number of emerging issues. These led to a profit’s warning and departure of the CEO. The Chairman and the Board asked me to take on the role of CEO. A very intense period followed with the deployment of a significant turnaround plan whilst engaging with our Shareholders to ensure they were fully aware of the challenges and action we were taking. This led to a significant increase in the share price nearly doubling from the low of the profit’s warning. We then entered into discussions with Costain PLC with regard to an agreed merger. On the day of this announcement we received a counter offer from Keir PLC. The transaction was competed in July2013. The premium to the share price low was nearly 3.5 times and an all time high for the May Gurney share price. Show less



Eaga

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Dec 2009 - May 2011

  Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, on Main Board £762m turnover, EBITA £52m, 5,000 staff Eaga was a young but leading Energy Services company, one of the largest national suppliers in the heating and domestic renewable energy sector and at the forefront of the carbon economy. A leader in the emerging “green” agenda market, and a significant contributor to carbon reduction. Setting the agenda to deliver improvements in energy efficiency across the residential and commercial sectors. Eaga… Show more CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, on Main Board £762m turnover, EBITA £52m, 5,000 staff Eaga was a young but leading Energy Services company, one of the largest national suppliers in the heating and domestic renewable energy sector and at the forefront of the carbon economy. A leader in the emerging “green” agenda market, and a significant contributor to carbon reduction. Setting the agenda to deliver improvements in energy efficiency across the residential and commercial sectors. Eaga was originally floated in 2007. Recruited as COO by the Board, to drive the strategic agenda, create operational effectiveness and develop the platform for the movement into the domestic “green energy sector.” This included the agreement to take over as CEO in 2010-11, following the launch into the green sector. • Producing the strategic plan for the group, including the plan to become a leader in the green sector. • Created the operational disciplines and structures to operate as a mature PLC whilst preparing the business for launch into the green sector. • Successfully launched into the green sector in 2010, quickly establishing a leading position and front runner status. Securing £300 million fund for Solar PV, the largest in the UK. Following the successful launch into the green sector, Eaga became a takeover target for companies looking to quickly diversify into the sector. This culminated in the successful takeover bid from Carillion, with a significant offer at twice the share price. On completion of the transaction, the Eaga Board, left the business on amicable terms and Eaga became Carillion Energy Services Division. Show less



ScottishPower

• United Kingdom
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Energy Retail Director

  • Dec 1989 - Aug 2009

  Glasgow, United Kingdom Promoted five times in five years; from planning role for deregulated gas market, to Executive role responsible for all customer sales and service. DIRECTOR OF ENERGY RETAIL £3.3bn turnover, £475m cost budget, 4,750 staff. Executive Role – Member of Executive Team. • Led and delivered the major integration post Iberdrola merger. • Created post merger strategic plan to 2012. • Created the Infrastructure, Business Development and Sales structure to maximise the post… Show more Promoted five times in five years; from planning role for deregulated gas market, to Executive role responsible for all customer sales and service. DIRECTOR OF ENERGY RETAIL £3.3bn turnover, £475m cost budget, 4,750 staff. Executive Role – Member of Executive Team. • Led and delivered the major integration post Iberdrola merger. • Created post merger strategic plan to 2012. • Created the Infrastructure, Business Development and Sales structure to maximise the post merger growth. • Managed the explosive growth in customers by 50% in 18 months (3.4m to 5.2m). • Achieved £100m savings from cost budgets or margin improvements by achieving significant business change covering both process and culture. • Uniquely received ScottishPower top personal and divisional performance rating 3 years running. Show less