Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
I am passionate about preventive healthcare and fascinated with its intersection with AI. Broad skillset initially gained through 15 years in PWC and GKN Plc - chartered accountancy, corporate finance, business development and strategy followed by 17 years growing / directing a prevention-focused online oral health risk assessment company. Mandarin Chinese speaker with 3 years spent in China. Always learning
Worked with scientists, psychologists and developers to create the UK version of an algorithm driven risk assessment system for oral diseases, used by dentists to enable their patients to understand the importance of dental care, and empower them to take personal responsibility for their current and future health. £150k donated to research charities.
2002-2005 Business Development Executive. Strategic development and project appraisal reporting to Finance and Marketing Directors 1998-2001 Corporate Finance Executive. Project managing deals including GKN Westland Finmeccanica JV, acquisitions of Nissan's driveshaft facility in Japan and GM's in Germany. Due diligence, board papers, financial projections, negotiations. 1995-1998 Management Accountant, Joint Ventures. Part of small multidisciplinary team growing 11 JVs in developing countries. Director for GKN Norinco Driveshafts in NE China
1995 Manager, China Desk, London - advice to clients setting up in China. First training course for Chartered accountants in China. 1994 Supervisor, China. UK member of international team of 5 sent to establish Shanghai Office. Audit, advisory and due diligence 1990 - 1993 Trainee ACA, Growing Business Department. Business advisory and audit