About Me

Over the past 27 years I have worked in the commercial and public sectors, charities and higher education, at board level and in a variety of management roles.

University of Brighton – Business Development Manager

  • negotiated research and consultancy contracts
  • identified and managed intellectual property (IP)
  • investigated exploitation opportunities
  • trained staff

Faculty of Homoeopathy and Homoeopathic Trust, London – Marketing and Membership Manager

  • rationalised procedures
  • facilitated meetings
  • contributed to strategic planning

John Heyer Paper Ltd, Larkfield – Company Director

  • contributed to national and international corporate planning
  • member of sales strategy team
  • brand manager for a key product line
  • selected and serviced the distribution network
  • monitored stock movements and sales statistics
  • recruited to and managed sales team
  • commissioned advertising and marketing campaigns

Transatlantic Plastics (1991) Ltd, Southampton – Director

  • contributed to purchase and set up of company
  • contributed to creation of mail order offer and catalogue

Proinsa Chemicals Ltd, Copthorne – Office Manager

  • rationalised administration
  • secured DTI funding to develop innovative product range

Messmer Instruments Ltd, Gravesend – Marketing Consultant

  • contributed to national and international marketing strategy
  • managed creation of a new corporate identity

Varian, Weybridge – Sales Representative

  • sold high value analytical equipment to hospitals and higher education