Work
Founder
The Independents' Consultant - Part-time
August 2014 - till date
Various - Remote
The Independents' Consultant has been created to guide and support Independent Consultants globally to accelerate their transition from the world of business management (“doing business”) to Independent Consulting (“transforming business”) and ultimately to becoming the Independent Consultant of choice in their field. Our goal is to help them gain more clients, reduce gaps between contracts and increase their daily rates.
This is being achieved by taking big consulting firm know-how and building it into comprehensive, structured and practical guidance, tailored to Independent Consultants.
The online learning programmes help Independent Consultants develop the business transformation, consulting and project delivery capabilities that are essential for success.
All the tools and techniques have been successfully tried and tested by clients and as it is all online, individuals can learn at a pace and a place that suits them.
Owner and MD
Business Fusion Limited - Part-time
March 2005 - till date
Various - Hybrid
Own business set up to sell and deliver Management Consultancy services.
Initial 2 year period working with SMEs in the South East of England growing their top and bottom lines (under the Quantum Organisation brand).
Subsequent client engagements have been with leading global organisations, mostly within Life Sciences, averaging 1 year's duration and always including extension requests.
All contracts have been gained through strong reputation, trust and excellent client / peer relationships.
Have now adapted the business model to support other Independent Consultants in their endeavours to command higher fees, longer contracts and more extensions, through The Independents' Consultant.
Global Programme Lead
GlaxoSmithKline - Contract
October 2011 - December 2013
London - Office
Global Programme Lead for a strategic Manufacturing and Supply transformation programme. Led the initial project scoping and design, gaining board approval for a multi-million pound investment
Gained an Excellence Recognition Award for this phase of work
Built the implementation team of 25 people and delivered the 1st year of delivery across both the Pharmaceutical and Consumer Healthcare sides of the business.
Director of Coaching
Chrysalis Partners Limited - Part-time
March 2019 - till date
Various - Hybrid
Trained new Franchisees as part of their introductory 5 day training on how to acquire clients (SMEs) and how to build their businesses using a full suite of Marketing and Sales strategies
Developed and delivered the “Enhanced Support Programme” to support Franchisees during their first 3 months after training
Created new Coaching and Consulting Systems materials together with an updated Sales System
Provided ad hoc support to all Franchisees
Senior Managing Consultant
Be4ward Ltd. - Contract
July 2015 - February 2020
Various - Hybrid
Global consultancy specialising in Packaging, Serialisation, Artwork Management and Supply Chain Strategy for Pharma, Biotech and Medical Devices Industries
Developed a shared pack strategy for a leading global Pharmaceutical company. Implemented SKU complexity reduction of over 40% across 10 major brands.
Rolled out a new packaging and labelling Artwork system and processes to international markets outside the US for a Global Biotech company
Engaged strongly with senior stakeholders in Commercial, Regulatory, External Manufacturing and Distributors.
Executive Consultant
Capgemini - Full-time
April 1997 - March 2005
Various - Office
International management consultant with Gemini Consulting and Capgemini, leading business transformation projects around the world
Focus on the Pharmaceutical industry but with additional experience of Retail, Financial Services and Agrochemicals
Marketing and Sales core expertise but with practical project experience of Manufactuing and Supply
Education
Bristol University
BSc, Chemistry
September 1980 - June 1983
Grade: 2.1