A multilingual, results-orientated, entrepreneur-spirited senior executive with over 20 years proven leadership skills. Broad expertise in international management, commercial negotiations, public relations and sales both within and outside the IT sector. 

Nationality:     British

Residence:     United Kingdom

Marital:           Married with 2 children 

Nov. 2002 – Present - [snip]. San Diego, Ca., USA.

Founder & C.E.O.

The company functions as an OEM designing and manufacturing multi-mode RF Modules for first tier suppliers to the Telematic and M2M sectors. As the worlds smallest and most efficient of such devices, demand is strong for both civilian and military applications. An original thinker responsible for the initial concept, the author took on the task of transferring his vision to colleagues, investors and potential clients. The author secured interest through personal contact at board level with [snip] and many other smaller OEMs.

Apr. 2002 - Dec. 2003 - [snip], Wellingborough, England.

Lecturer Computer Studies

Position handled concurrently, adult instruction to an audience of varying skill level, in the use of personal computers to enhance productivity. Standard productivity software was covered such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Access to UK examination standards. As well as these, certain advanced students were coached in the use of other more sophisticated software designed to take them into careers in industry. These included Adobe PhotoShop, PageMaker, Corel Draw, Quark Express.

Nov. 1997 – Nov. 2001 - [snip] , Northants. England.

Managing Director

The company designed and implemented a variety of security infrastructures for clients, including firewalls, logging, alerting, armouring, intrusion detection. The company owned and operated websites dedicated to computer security. This was an e-business exclusively. All promotion, marketing and sales performed entirely via the Internet. The company also distributed LCD based PCs and screens.  Turnover peaking at around $3m p.a.

1992 - 1997 - [snip]

Locations: Crawley, U.K. - Wiesbaden, Germany – Marne le Valet, France.

Director of Operations in Europe

Particular use was made of the author’s experience with start-ups and knowledge of International markets. The US based parent company engaged in developing BIOS firmware and various hardware, designing and manufacturing a range of PC motherboards, and peripheral adapters; notably SCSI based RAID, DSP and graphics adapters. European divisions promoted sold and supported all products. Turnover peaking at around $10m p.a.

1985 - 1992 - [snip] - Horley, Surrey, England.

Managing Director

The author founded started the company from “scratch”. The company handled both retail sales and distribution to the trade of all manner of computer hardware and software. Within five years the company was ranked at No.70 by turnover in the UK’s top 100 personal computer retailers with a turnover of £3.5M p.a. The company sourced goods from the UK, USA and Far East. 

1981 - 1985 – [snip] - Crawley, West Sussex, England.

Logistics Route Controller - West Africa

In overall control of the company’s West African operations with administrative and operational assistants. Responsible for setting and achieving sales targets. The author developed direct and transitional routes with airlines to record monthly sales figures as yet unsurpassed. The author set up a comprehensive network of GSA (General Sales Agents) worldwide to actively promote sales.  

1976 - 1981 – [snip] - Zurich, Switzerland.

Station Manager Luxembourg

General Manager in overall charge of operations. The office functioned as a gateway to co-ordinate European origin cargo for Panalpina to destinations worldwide, and to receive cargo from all over the world for European destinations.  Both split-charter and full-charter flights were made from Luxembourg and Maastricht in Holland. 

1974 - 1976 – [snip] - Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Engineering Supervisor

Overall supervision of ten support and engineering staff. Providing detailed commercial quotations, project planning and compiling of work schedules. Customer service general liaison with clients, pre and post sales. Design of low-voltage, high-current audio amplifiers. Supervising installation on site of audio, video and radio equipment.

1973 – 1973 - [snip]. - London, England.

Assistant to Civil Engineer

Assistant to Engineer engaged in bridge building over a 25 mile arc of the M25 / M23 Motorways. Overseeing shutter construction and steelwork for concrete structures as well as pipe laying for drainage around the motorways and slip roads. 

1969 – 1970 – [snip] - East Grinstead, West Sussex, England.

Laboratory Assistant (Gap year)

Physical and chemical testing soils and building materials. Drafting plans for roads, railways, power lines and other structures. Surveying and laying out roads prior to construction. Attending as an expert witness in cases going to litigation, verifying test data and providing expert opinion. On-site work with men and machines to ascertain suitability of areas to proposed projects 

1974 – 1975 - UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

Assorted short courses 

1970 – 1973 - UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER

B.Sc., Chemistry & Physics 

1962 – 1969 - ST WILFRID’S COMPREHENSIVE

A-Level, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English.

A-O Level Use of English

O-Level, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English Language, English Literature, History, Art, Music and Religious Education. 

 Youngest ever to be awarded school prize for chemistry at 15 years of age. Member of the [snip] Music Society. President [snip] Leicester for 2 years. Full and clean drivers’ licenses from UK and Luxembourg. PPL (lapsed) achieved after 11 hours 1974. Association of Shareware authors. Hobbies and interests include music, theatre, reading, walking, cycling, tennis, badminton, swimming, computers and the Internet, electronics design, gardening, driving and international travel.

On Request 

Notes:  

Ø       The candidate is immediately available for interview at any location worldwide. 

Ø       The candidate is prepared to relocate worldwide as required. 

Ø       This is an abridged c.v. - A more complete version is available on request.