An ambitious individual with strategic vision, proven team, organizational and project leadership, strong sales, strategy, financial and supply chain planning/execution with a results focus, underpinned by a passion for projects, brands and customers; core personal qualities include enthusiasm, energy, ambition, and a desire to add value through creative solutions.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Commercial Consultant
Athena Equity GmbH
Basel, Basel
10.2021 - Current
Scoped and planed capital deployment plan for project in Africa managing all stakeholders including but not limited to; auditors, accountants, lawyers, management, third party vendors across trade finance, infrastructure, housing, water/energy/waste, food/agricultural logistics and supply chain.
Created and delivered capital deployment plan for +$7bn USD infrastructure project in Africa with multiple stakeholders, technologies and vendors.
Built and used pricing models, market analysis and contract collateral to prove out and pave way for new solutions.
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment across multiple jurisdictions.
Vice President
Omgeneum
Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
01.2022 - 01.2023
Scoped and defined start-up plan and business model for Omgeneum, precision regenerative biotech company based in Japan with top scientists and doctors globally https://www.omgeneum.com/
Created business plan, P&L, structure, strategy and pitch deck for Omgeneum which has led to first clinic launching operationally in Japan with stem cell lines and lab relocation.
Evaluated product development strategies and prepared alternative approaches to goal achievement
Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals
Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations
Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors
Partner
Magenta Group
London, London
09.2018 - 10.2021
Created world class leadership team as Chief Executive Officer of CTG.
Assisted in creation of video content, business plans, presentations and supporting documentation.
Created investment grade P&L for modular manufacturing project with financial partners, vendors, suppliers.
Ran feasibility study for hotel, resort and surf wave pool project in Ho Tram, Vietnam.
Created alternative investment (medium term notes) and vehicle for hotel and resort project.
Ran feasibility study to launch modular apartments into UK which resulted in closing down project due to Brexit in January 2020.
Met over 40+ start-ups, re-strategized one of which resulted in spin off launch of www.oddacy.com
Oversaw firm's day-to-day administrative operations, provided guidance to support staff and enforced compliance with state, federal, and local regulations across organization
Chief Commercial Officer
Liquiditi
Seoul, Seoul
03.2020 - 09.2021
Managed sales team of 5, created business plans and strategies to execute across multiple strategies across multiple jurisdictions.
Formed strategic partnership with LehmanBush and various other key partners globally.
Facilitated closure of large transaction with USA government contractor.
Recruited, mentored and supported high-performing members of sales and marketing teams
Built and used pricing models, market analysis and contract collateral to prove out and pave way for new solutions
Drove projects to completion within tight deadlines across cross-functional teams and through uncertainty
Commercial Project Manager
British Pepper And Spices
Northampton, Northampton
08.2018 - 06.2019
Outsourced as Commercial Project Manager for British Pepper & Spice, part of SHS group.
Created ‘simplification and inspiration’ category and insight led presentation for delivering herbs & spices fixture of future which has subsequentially been used across multiple retailers.
Developed and launched numerous NPD products in both ‘Wet’ and Dry categories within Waitrose which grew account by 25% YOY.
Delivered win/win commercial terms strategy across multiple categories within Waitrose.
Launched Creative Cook brand in Ocado, first time business engaged with online retail and strategy.
Created online and B2B strategy across multiple departments working closely with SHS group partners and internal stakeholders.
Helped to organise and deliver Grocery Aid Diversity and Inclusion event as key sponsor with Tesco and internal HR partners.
Led and delivered stage gate project for operations and technical teams following launch of commercial stage and gate process.
Structured and organised monthly commercial team meetings.
Commercial Consultant
Samworth Brothers
Leicester, Leicestershire
10.2016 - 09.2017
Outsourced commercial consultant working across £200m Tesco account with multiple categories.
Helped transform Tesco’s front of store category from losing share to maintaining share over 12 months through category and consumer insight with long-term goal of increasing share through various initiatives.
Delivered more structured approach with buyers focusing on joint business plan templates (supplier collaboration) across multiple buyers and suppliers.
Drove one team approach which resulted in cross functional teams (NPD, Category / Insight, Technical) working more effectively together.
Delivered cross site one team approach which made Tesco buyers and controllers happier as aligned Samworth Brothers business as whole.
Reviewed and developed account executive.
Delivered hot food to go category and insight driven project for Tesco which resulted in clear picture of challenges within store and market enabling revised vision for future with various trials.
Delivered consumer research and insight initiative which enabled re-branding which increased distribution, sales value and profit for both businesses with clearer positioning in store.
Business Account Manager
Greencore Group
London, London
10.2014 - 05.2016
Full P&L responsibility for Waitrose account.
Managed team of 5 (NPD, Account exec and category manager) with additional 4 indirectly
Sales controller cover for 12 months.
Cost reduction both internally and externally with commodity negotiation.
Grew account by 5% YOY in developed market
Increased EBIT margin by 1% through NPD, factory efficiencies and commodity negotiation.
Delivered numerous projects - food to go front of store, central ordering, cricket sponsorship, ¼ trays.
Created joint business plan with alignment of cross functional teams to drive business and projects.
Won minimum of 50% of all NPD.
Created rigid process of team management through weekly meetings which resulted in team restructure with closer alignment cross functionally and considerations of ‘best in class team’ on site.
Successful with DM Catering tender and delivering Caffe Nero tender cross functionally - £14.2mil.
National Account Manager
General Mills
London, London
09.2010 - 03.2014
Awarded Employee of year award 2011 for effectively forecasting trends, promotional activities and building supplier gold class relationship with Tesco.
Delivered numerous cost price increases across all accounts increasing margin +5%.
Developed / executed pricing and terms strategy for merger of Booker / Makro businesses - $50k cost saving.
Delivered brand plans to Todays and Booker landing key NPD launches over following year.
Revised and re-launched promotional strategy on Green Giant, Nature Valley, Betty Crocker and Old El Paso based on Brand plan feedback across Todays and Export groups which drove margin by additional 10%
Aligned pricing and terms across Booker and Makro saving £50k / year across Frozen business.
Created detailed contact and sales strategy with milestones for key account manager targeting high profile Premier and Todays Retail club store owners for promotional trials to feedback results to head office.
KAM Weekly 1:1’s with regular feedback for quarterly objective reviews.
Met Maltese distributor and created pricing strategy for Malta marketplace based on feedback.
Ran and executed push and pull strategy to drive distribution from Booker across 5000 x independent retailers using both Avansa and CPM Salesforce.
Customer Demand Planner
Mars
Slough, Slough
07.2008 - 06.2010
Customer Demand Planner (Mars UK 2009-2010): Managed supply chain and demand planning for Booker and Palmer & Harvey - £102M.
Hit 85% forecast accuracy which was highest ever recorded accuracy in Impulse and won ‘Star award’.
Developed better process for managing volumes and NPD for indirect accounts.
Logistics Manager - Wrigley Australia 2008-2009: End to end supply chain management for New Zealand and Papua New Guinea markets - $100M.
Ran sustainable shipping project which reduced waste in containers and lowered freight forwarding costs.