Pensacola, Florida, United States
Highly driven Senior Director with executive Operational, Commercial, Marketing and Logistics experience. Dynamic motivational leader, particularly within FMCG multi-channel businesses including International trading and multi-site management. Demonstrating a strong background in business implementation and development and managing projects from initial conception to implementation, with an outstanding record in improving operational efficiencies. Successfully bringing complex mission-critical projects in on schedule and within specified budgets. Especially skilled at strategic planning, budgetary controls and problem resolution. An outstanding communicator with proven ability to build and lead highly efficient teams, train management personnel and convey complex concepts in understandable terms. Enthusiastic with a proactive style and strong character with high levels of energy and ambition.
Fyffes Group PLC 1994 – 2011 One of the largest tropical produce importers and distributors in Europe. With a turnover of €950m+ and an infrastructure that reaches across the globe, Fyffes is truly a global player in what is a relatively fragmented industry. My Role - Controlling all areas of the UK source and supply of Banana, Pineapple & Melon. Managing procurement of product, shipping and logistical supply and demand requirements for all UK distribution centers.