Gerrards Cross, England, United Kingdom
An experienced professional with highly developed skill set which includes multiple international business exposure across fashion, sports, leisure and toys. Expert business and brand builder, culturally sensitive and able to operate outside of most peoples comfort zone. Specialities: General Management, Financial Management (full EBITDA responsibly for many years) Retail Management, Brand building, Franchising, Business Growth, Development, Turnaround and regrowth, multi cultural relationship management, international business exposure, Public to Private MBO.
In 1856, Charles F. Orvis founded the Orvis Company in Manchester, Vermont, offering superior fly-fishing equipment, and priding himself on customer satisfaction and service. Today, Orvis is the trusted source for the discovery of adventure and the wonder in the natural world. For more than a century and a half we have loved the wild, explored it, and protected it. At our core, we are a fly-fishing and wingshooting brand, inspired by nature, driven by curiosity, and fulfilled by adventure. Each product and the services we offer is rooted in our heritage, inspired by our love of the wild, and backed by superior customer service and a 100% guarantee of satisfaction.
Managing Director of Nevada Bobs Golf which operates multiple retail golf franchise stores across Europe
Managing Director of Nevada Bobs Golf which operates 40+ retail golf franchise stores across Europe
One of three principals who set up the company in 2004, as an advice and investment boutique. Targeting businesses in the start-up, growth or acquisition stages of their life cycle. White Tiger Investments advised individuals and businesses, on company formation, acquisitions, growth strategy and asset realisation. We operated a no nonsense approach to business and sought to add value at every stage of the process. Our expertise was wide ranging, specialising in customer facing industries Experience base of UK, European (including Forma Soviet Union)and Far East (China).
One of four principals who bought the company in 2003 (backed by Baugur), against a rival external bid. Gaining experience of a Public to Private deal. 2002 2003 Head of Brand Development Responsible for franchising, group marketing and new business Development. Including Re-Branding of the 'Hamleys' name. 2001 2002 Business Development Manager Created and developed franchising model of Bear Factory subsidiary for international markets and added franchising expertise to the senior management team. Responsible for franchise business, including overall franchise structure, drafting of agreements, sourcing and selection of partners, contract negotiations and development of internal support structures.