Total Years of Experience: 39 Years, 7 Months
October 2002
To Present
Chairman & CEO
at Theseus Ventures Limited
Location :
United Kingdom
The operation of this business has facilitated the appointment of several key non-executive posts with the specific responsibility for turnaround strategies appointed by PE firms. Client projects included the management of exits to FTSE listed companies including visitor attractions and healthcare businesses. Currently involved in food, FMCG products, bio-tech and healthcare businesses in Europe and Asia.
October 2002
To Present
Deputy Chairman
at Bio-Images Group Limited
Location :
United Kingdom
Responsible for the finance and strategic development of biotech company in early stage clinical drug research. The company uses gamma scintigraphy technology to identify drug performance in gastro intestinal clinical trials. Under his guidance the company has been grown to No 2 in global market serving customers in all three major markets of USA, Europe and Japan. It is currently looking to establish itself in the emerging markets of the BRICSA economies.
February 2003
To November 2008
CEO & Director
at Motherwell football & Athletic Club
Location :
United Kingdom
Initially the role in 2003 - 2005 was commercial director on part-time basis to manage the club through the process of administration for which I was recruited after the club went into administration in October 2002. In July 2007 I was persuaded by the board to take on the role of full-time CEO. This role has the responsibility of changing the strategic direction of the club.
October 1999
To September 2002
CEO
at Vfacto Plc
Location :
United Kingdom
Founder and managing director of e-business group of companies. Through a process of organic growth and acquisition grew the group of companies to four operating companies in a difficult marketplace. Within three years the company grew from a start up to employing 35 people. The company although profitable was a casualty of cashflow problems emanating from delays in contracts being awarded in a flat market. The company was seen as a benchmark for technical excellence, innovation and customer service.
February 1994
To October 1999
CEO
at Delphic Media & Communications Group
Location :
United Kingdom
Founder of the Group, building it from a £2 start up company to UK’s largest independent multimedia company consisting of four operating companies and offices throughout the UK within four years. The multi award winning company turnover was £3.6m and employed +85 people. The company was sold to Scottish Media Group in October 1998. From that period I was employed primarily in a business development role.
September 1989
To April 1994
Business Manager
at Scottish Enterprise
Location :
United Kingdom
Responsible for various business development initiatives within the food and engineering sectors. These included all aspects of investment and development. Latterly seconded to various companies in requirement of re-organisation and key general management skills. Within this period gained strong economic analysis skills.
September 1984
To October 1987
mining engineer
at Rand Mines
Location :
South Africa
Engineer in the deepest mines in the world, responsible for production operations and the health and safety of 600 staff. Further duties included development of mine development strategy.
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