Led Napthens solicitors through 4 successful mergers, taking the lead in negotiations regarding strategy, finance, HR and structure. Having more than trebled the size, embedded strategy to take the business forward to the next level. Before stepping down agreed next three year business plan to be driven by new full-time leadership.

Other recent experience in undertaking reviews as varied as shoe manufacturing in Bulgaria, Community Radio, a large charity, a construction business, and a major law firm.

Highly experienced in all aspects of business and personal financial services. Until 2004 responsible for HSBC Bank's exposure to over 15,000 businesses, and 150,000 personal customers. Line Manager to over 100 Managers including Regulated Sales Force of 34 Private Banking Managers/Supervisors.

Cross cultural expertise - contacts and business undertaken in Bulgaria, Greece, India and China.

Initial Review of Napthens Solicitors led to a major restructuring of the business, and a wholesale change in business practices which have revitalised and energised the business and its people.

25 years' experience in Change Management with HSBC Bank. Developed and implemented change and efficiency policies both in the Bank and the law firm through multi-skilling, productivity management leadership training and enabling. Strong presentational skills and credibility ensured staff support in both businesses.

On three occasions implemented local policies which were rolled out across the whole UK HSBC branch network.

Passionate about developing people - initiating mentoring and key leadership development programmes in Napthens, as | did in the Bank where I had a reputation for bringing people on.

Able to foster and develop good staff relations and open communication to enhance staff retention and minimise sickness. A 'People Person'

Good media Management - Focused presentational skills in written and aural word.

January 2007 detailed article published in Lawyers Gazette on management of mergers.

Previously responsible for weekly programme 'Mind Your Own Business' on BBC Radio Stoke.

Major Regional Law firm now with 28 Partners, 200+ staff, Four Centres of Excellence, two further offices, and the strongest Commercial team in the North West outside Manchester and Liverpool. Responsible for strategic development, building suitable internal structures, team building, and focus on business management.

Acting as Treasurer to this £1M T/O charity, and assisting in major restructure.

Fully responsible for every aspect of the business in 30 branches with payroll of 400; Reported to a General Manager, who in turn reported to the Chief Executive.

Responsible for setting up and subsequently monitoring/supervising all lending and support
systems within area of 40 branches and training all Managers involved in Relationship Management.

Responsible setting up new Area and for Commercial Business across 17 branches

An Enterprise Agency. During my time the staff grew from 2 to 13, Wrote four business booklets and also negotiated one of the first private/public sector 'Community partnerships' for the regeneration of North Staffs. Designed and delivered one of the first Dept of Employment Training Courses for new Entrepreneurs.

Early career History

Variety of Appointments in branches and Regional Head Offices.

Bank of England Advisory Group for Lancashire 1993-2004,
Chamber of Commerce Board Member 1993-2004,
Christian - lay preacher and involved in church leadership,
Fell Walking (Climbed Mt Kilimanjaro to raise funds for Rwandan hospital charity in 2005).
Humanitarian Programmes (led two Rotary Teams to India. Raised £50k+),
Leadership of Young People's camps,
Led a group of Rotarians on a trip to Rwanda in 2006 to launch an AIDS ward which we have part-funded in a remote hospital.
Maintenance Team volunteer: Outdoor Centre in Beddgelert.
Music,
Past Director of Cross Rhythms - a Community Radio Station in Stoke on Trent.
Photography,
Rotary - past President/Chairman International Committee Preston Guild Rotary Club,
School Governor Ashton High School 1995-2004.