DIRECTOR/owner, IOVIS BUSINESS ADVICE LTD

 07/2020- Present

Management consultancy and business advisory services focused on improving Financial Performance, Business planning, Complex change management, Merger & Acquisition, Mentoring and Leadership Development.               

chief executive, newey & Eyre/Rexel uk

11/2008 – 12/2019

Following the acquisition of Hagemeyer by Rexel; a new structure for Newey & Eyre was required drive profitability during challenging market conditions. In 2013, my role was expanded to lead all Rexel UK activities. In December 2016, Ireland added to ongoing responsibilities.

Chief Executive, HAGEMEYER, UK & IRELAND

 10/2005- 11/2008

Recruited to restore profitability of the business, the key brands included Newey & Eyre (70% of business), WF Electrical, Parker Merchanting in the UK and the Hagemeyer businesses in Ireland.

Managing director AND CHAIRMAN OF THE MANAGEMENT BOARD, DHL EXPRESS, UK & IRELAND

03/2003 – 08/2005

Post-acquisition by Deutsche Post World Net; selected to lead the newly merged DHL express parcel, freight and logistic portfolio across the UK and Ireland and to attain the market leadership position in international and national express parcel markets.

EARLIER CAREER:

·10/1999-03/2003: Securicor Omega Express & Securicor Omega Holdings:  Chief Executive

·07/1998-10/1999: Securicor Omega Express: Managing Director

·05/1997-07/1998: Securicor Omega Express Europe: Managing Director

·11/1992-05/1997: Securicor Omega Express, Ireland: General Manager to Managing Director

·02/1989-11/1992: Securicor Express Parcels, London: General Manager