I am an assertive, up-beat marketing and business scale-up consultant. I have established, boldly led and sold exciting Marcoms agencies plus had my share of failures too, much more of the former than latter.
I also have exciting experience in the EV car world having created and led the 'Lightning GT' launch in 2008 and since worked on several auto business 'adventures' plus ongoing with Marcoms agencies.
What I offer
Scale Up Funding
I work with a SME's introducing them to regulated funders for direct or indirect access to funds. I help their planning and board objectivity to go in the right direction. In 2022 my Client 'Saietta' ( Electric Motors`) won the coveted 'City AM' IPO of 2021 award.
I enjoy imparting from my hard-won experience in a 40 year career in the fast growth agency world and pioneering EV automotive. I've led many boards and teams in the office and in a niche sport- hobby. Scaling up to manage fast growth is a major challenge, here i can really help.
Contributing to the board on a regular and active basis from years of experience. Saying NO when i think there's a wrong direction being taken.I am an IOD qualified non exec too.
I have chaired various businesses since 1999. This has involved setting the business agenda with the Board and then leading them to mission accomplished.
I have been told that I score highly on the 'EQ' and business leadership scales. On this basis I would be very amenable to a Marcoms/Agency business turn-around where the management and development of people whose output is the product is paramount.
I have the tools and experience to help lead a fast growth business.I have been involved in many sale and buy transactions and held my nerve and cool when all about were losing theirs.
Led the founding of a Marcoms agency working for major blue chip Clients such as Coke, JS, Bud, Danone, Castrol, UB and many more. Led the growth 150 persons and £24m t/o with15% net. Managed a competitive sale process then became Divisional £85m t/o CEO of the acquirer.
I co-founded and led the Dynamo Marketing agency. Our mission was to be on every major brands agency roster. The business grew to £24m revenues and 15% net over 12 dynamic years. I led the sale of Dynamo to a PLC and thereafter became divisional CEO across 12 agencies both in UK and overseas.
Have added significant value as an Agency creator and the mentor to the top team. Notable amongst these is Avantgarde Uk an experiential agency based in London but with a global reach by their now International majority owner.