Contracted as Interim M.D. to manage a leading UK specialist industrial products and systems business post its acquisition, to ensure major projects delivered, help determine new strategy and commence implementation.
Presented plan to employees to move manufacturing to another group company, close the factory and set up local support office resulting in savings of over £3/4m p.a. at a cost of £300k. Successfully led consultation and commenced transfer process affecting 30 positions.
$1m project delivered to Thailand on time to new schedule (6 weeks ahead of previous plan). Ensured handover and cash collection of £250k on UK project. All other scheduled deliveries out on time during a period of great uncertainty for all employees.
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