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I am a highly accomplished C-suite and Senior Leadership Team member, recognised for exceptional leadership and strategic expertise in sales, marketing and business development. Demonstrated success in international leadership positions, including successful start-ups (UK and USA), Private Equity and IPOs, MBOs and orchestrating three seamless acquisitions. Trusted professional known for managing very complex working environments with a dependable reputation built on trust and honesty. A focused leader experienced in driving companies through high growth, strategic transformations, business integration and fostering high-performing, thriving people-first cultures. Leadership style centred on compassion, motivation and inspiration, setting clear team goals, targets, and incentives to cultivate a culture of continuous communication, interaction and engagement for sustainable performance improvement. Proudly committed to nurturing and developing talent, serving as a hands-on people manager, dedicated coach and compassionate leader who has empowered countless individuals to unlock their true potential and achieve remarkable success.
During my career I:-
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<li>At the age of 27, I created the strategy and led the growth for Mosaic Information Technologies, that resulted in the business being acquired by NASDAQ listed company, Intelect Inc., for $15m after 18-months of a $200k angel investment.</li>
<li>Personally responsible for a $2m trade investment into my start-up, International Multimedia Corporation</li>
<li>Played a pivotal role in starting the Roc Technologies revenue scale-up from £3m to £35m over a 4-year period and part of the senior leadership team that secured BGF’s largest investment for an MBO and acquisition.</li>
<li>Successfully led the Nimbus Partners people integration of 150 people into TIBCO post their acquisition and ran the business unit globally resulting in being promoted to the TIBCO global senior leadership team.</li>
<li>Managed and scaled-up the AvePoint UK business during the pandemic and transformed the territory by implementing a compassionate operating model that became the global standard.</li>
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My core competencies are:
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<li>Organisational Leadership</li>
<li>People Management</li>
<li>Leadership Development</li>
<li>Board &amp; Stakeholder Engagement</li>
<li>Strategic Vision</li>
<li>Global Business Development</li>
<li>Crisis Management</li>
<li>Data-Driven Decision Making</li>
<li>Negotiating &amp; Influence</li>
<li>Financial Planning &amp; Forecasting</li>
<li>Process Transformation</li>
<li>Innovation &amp; Critical Thinking</li>
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<ins>Industry Highlights</ins>
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<li>£40m + Merger and Acquisition activity.</li>
<li>10+ industry awards.</li>
<li>8 Start-ups.</li>
<li>30+ years of corporate experience including sitting on Boards and SLTs of global public companies.</li>
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With extensive experience in cybersecurity, I specialise in providing comprehensive solutions to safeguard businesses against digital threats. My expertise spans consulting, training, incident response, penetration testing, and compliance management.
Expertise Areas:
Cybersecurity Consulting:
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<li>Risk Assessments: Identify vulnerabilities and assess potential risks to create tailored security strategies.</li>
<li>Security Architecture: Designing robust and secure IT infrastructures to protect against cyber threats.</li>
</ul>
Incident Response and Management:
<ul>
<li>Preparation: Developing incident response plans and conducting tabletop exercises.</li>
<li>Response: Leading efforts to contain and mitigate security breaches.</li>
</ul>
Compliance and Regulatory Guidance:
<ul>
<li>Regulatory Standards: Ensuring adherence to GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS regulations.</li>
<li>Compliance Management: Implementing and managing programs to meet regulatory requirements.</li>
</ul>
Training and Awareness Programs:
<ul>
<li>Employee Training: Conducting awareness training on best practices.</li>
<li>Phishing Simulations: Running simulated attacks to improve vigilance and response.</li>
</ul>
Security Solutions Implementation:
<ul>
<li>Managed Detection and Response (MDR): Deploying and managing advanced threat detection and response solutions.</li>
<li>Vulnerability Management: Continuous monitoring and remediation of security vulnerabilities.</li>
<li>Penetration Testing: Simulating attacks to identify and address weaknesses before exploitation.</li>
</ul>
Cybersecurity Insurance:
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<li>Risk Transfer: Assisting businesses in obtaining insurance to mitigate financial impacts from breaches.</li>
<li>Policy Guidance: Advising on best practices and requirements to qualify for and maintain coverage.</li>
</ul>
Why Connect with Me? As a dedicated cybersecurity professional with strong partners, I empower businesses with the knowledge and tools to protect their digital assets. I believe in a proactive approach to cybersecurity, focusing on prevention, education, and swift response to incidents. Together, we can create a secure environment for your business to thrive in the digital age.
Feel free to contact me to discuss how we can enhance your cybersecurity posture and protect your business from evolving threats.

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