Bridget: COO/Managing Director - UK

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Position: COO/Managing Director
Nationality: UK
Home Country: UK
 

Experience

An international Managing Director/Marketing Director driving strategic transformation. Works on major change programmes as interim service company or on payroll. Works across speciality sectors. Uses transferable skills to restructure, create and deliver business. Works as well in French and in English.

Major Achievements

Created a business in the UK from scratch for a French company reaching £23Mn turnover and 130 people in 3 locations. Brought leadership to a global matrix of 300 marketers in electronic publishing, realigned $28Mn budget to priorities, saving 3Mn, delivered services from best of in-house or outsourced provision. Reorganised and drove growth at RADA Enterprises increasing profitability by 70% in one year. Drove the business case, research and investment for manufacturing polymer bank notes at DeLaRue.

Industry Sector Competencies

• agriculture
• currency manufacturing
• Financial Services
• training, credit insurance, publishing, marketing
• property services

Professional Objectives

• Function: Managing Director,Marketing Director, Transition Manager
• Interim Manager: Yes
• Permanent Position: Yes
• Operational: Yes
• Availability: Full time
• Prefered Locations: Major Commercial cities Europe Far East and ASEAN

Countries Covered

• France
• Netherlands (The)
• UK
• USA

Operational Competencies

• Technologies to market (Professional)
• Business development (Professional)
• Acquisition and shadow management (Professional)
• New product or service launch (Expert)
• Geographical expansion (Expert)
• Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)

 

Nationality:
UK
Home Country:
UK
Availability:
Full time
Education:
BA Natural Science Cambridge 2:1 Insead MBA with distinction
Languages:
English, French
Management experience:
More than 15 years
Company size:
SMB, Multinational
Interim Manager:
Yes