Key Skills & Services
Business management and all aspects of running and owning your own business, Strategic planning, Financial planning and budgeting, Cash flow forecasts, Buying and selling businesses, Management buy outs, Business and management integration, Change management, Project management, Business valuations, Developing teams, Financial management and accounting, Banking relationships and negotiations, Risk analysis, Dealing with regulators.
Career Background
Owned and managed own business, including initial acquisition and subsequent sale. Financial, banking and professional services in general management, finance, marketing and risk management roles and in Chartered Accountancy practice. Includes 10 years overseas as a banker in Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and India.
Industry sectors
Own business was a tour operator and travel agent. Banking, finance and professional services. Experience of many sectors as advisor, banker and auditor..
Qualifications
Chartered Accountant, Bsc Engineering Science.
Comments
I combine the hands on experience of running my own business with a strong finance background and particular experience of transactions such as acquisitions, strategic redirection and introducing new systems. I am used to difficult interpersonal dynamics, whether team, management, family, head office, bankers, etc., and using skill and influence to achieve success, including across cultures.