William Kennedy

Chief Executive Officer

Bloxham, England, United Kingdom

About

A focused, innovative leader with astute commercial awareness and a passion to succeed through developing people and driving business development. A proven track record of delivering increased business performance through effective leadership.

Experience

  • StarTraq Limited (11 yrs 10 mos)
    • Chief Executive Officer
      May 2023 - Jul 2023 · 3 mos

    • Chief Operating Officer
      Nov 2014 - May 2023 · 8 yrs 7 mos

      - Lead the teams responsible for sales, marketing and finance including: - Development and implementation of the business' strategy. - Leading and managing the sales, marketing and finance teams at StarTraq. - Building systems and processes to support continued growth. - Managing all financial and tax related matters for the group. - Lead key commercial proposals and tender submissions.

    • Head of Finance
      Oct 2011 - Nov 2014 · 3 yrs 2 mos

      -Responsibility for all areas of finance, providing insightful robust financial reporting and analysis for the business. -Development and implementation of the business' strategy. -Redesign and implementation of accounting processes and reporting framework. -Contract management and negotiation for the business. -Managing and leading tender responses for the company. -Negotiating pricing and key contractual terms with customers and prospects.

  • Financial Controller at CCL Forensics
    Mar 2006 - Sep 2011 · 5 yrs 7 mos

    Responsibility for the management of the finance, administration and central services departments for the businesses

  • Senior Auditor at Grant Thornton
    Aug 1999 - Feb 2006 · 6 yrs 7 mos

    Primary responsibility in the provision of statutory audit and other assurance reports for a portfolio of clients with turnovers ranging between £1m - £50m. Providing a range of business services and advice to clients in both the manufacturing and service industry's with turnover ranging from £1m - £50m. Managing a portfolio of audit and non-audit clients. Leading audit teams and managing completion of assignments and clients expectations. Responsible for audit staff plan of local office including management and allocation of resources. Responsible for assignment feedback, training and development of junior staff Completion of ad hoc accounting and advisory projects.