Greater Edinburgh Area
Commercially focused Senior Executive having been Chief Executive, Finance Director (in both executive and interim positions) and Non-Executive Director in various companies; significant experience covering building construction, social housing, not-for-profit, financial services, employee benefits, construction, manufacturing, residential property development and property management; proven ability of working at board level with executive, non-executive and investor directors, including a UK listed company and in Europe; very experienced in working with private equity interests. Specialities: SME and Mid-Market sectors in executive, interim and non-executive roles; strategic reviews and managing growth; acquisitions and disposals; detailed contract negotiation; business recovery and turnarounds; refinancing and balance sheet restructuring; financial and tax planning; pensions. Played key role in the acquisition and sale of businesses, including contract negotiations and due diligence, and embedding new acquisitions in new group structure and reporting requirements. Now seeking suitable roles as a Portfolio Professional including Non-Executive Positions as well as Part-Time and Interim Roles on a permanent or project basis.
Armadilla Accomodation designs, builds and delivers high quality accommodation units mainly to the hospitality and wellness business sectors both in the UK and Europe. The previous business (Armadilla Ltd) was purchased by a new investor. Appointed Finance Advisor to assist the company with its growth ambitions and to enhance the business's financial and operating systems.
Have undertaken a number of Portfolio assignments, which comprised mainly of due diligence and business review exercises, for various parties including Dunedin LLP (was previously CEO / CFO at one of its investments). Business Growth Fund and Secantor.
Ecosystems Technologies Limited is an innovative PropTech company, led by experienced sector professionals and dedicated to digital transformation in the construction industry, applied innovation in timber technology and the democratisation of sustainable, healthy building solutions.
Armadilla designed and built high quality accommodation units mainly to the hospitality and wellness business sectors both in the UK and Europe. Introduced by Scottish Enterprise and appointed to provide financial advice to the company.
Origin Housing is a provider of social housing in London and Greater London Area managing over 6500 homes. Chaired the Audit & Risk Committee throughout my tenure. Have also worked on the Refinancing Committee and the Health & Safety Board Committee in my term of office.