About me
I am an experienced Retail & Consumer industry leader with a proven track record of leveraging technology, AI & digital transformation to deliver significant revenue growth
I have strong experience in the retail and wider consumer sectors across a diverse mix of businesses at different scales ranging from: FTSE100 Grocery (Sainsbury's); £3bn+ Online Retailer (Argos); Global Technology Leader (Google); Ecommerce Start-up within a Leading Global Media and Marketing Group (WPP | Everymile), along with experience advising Boards at Digital Commerce startups
I have experience of advising startup CEOs/boards at various stages of growth from early stage to scaling through during acquisition. My deep transformation experience and ability to bring a challenge and growth mindset has been a real asset to the CEOs/Boards I have supported.
I'm a driven and passionate senior leader with strong operational, commercial, and transformation experience gained across a range of different businesses and functional leadership roles, including: CEO, Digital and Commerce, Commercial, Regional Industry Leadership, Marketing, Operations.
I have deep expertise in developing and executing digital & technology led strategies to enable transformation within consumer-focused organisations. I've had the privilege to work with and for leading global brands to create world-class digital consumer experiences with a particular focus on Commerce, DTC, and Digital consumer experiences.
I pride myself on having exceptional leadership, influencing and communication skills demonstrated through successful performance in large global organisations. I have experience of delivering growth in both large PLC and high-growth scale up businesses. I also have a proven track record of delivering commercial success internationally and developing strong partnerships with global and regional leadership teams
I'm incredibly passionate about people and culture; leading, motivating, and inspiring people to be their best and achieve their goals, and creating fast-paced cultures to drive change. My experience includes leading large (200+) size teams and smaller scale-up size, both in-person and remotely, and I also have experience of leading integrations following successful M&A.
I love speaking publicly and I am passionate about sharing ideas, suggestions and progress in the digital world. I have delivered a number of keynote presentations at digital and technology events globally including Google Events, NRF Big Show, Shoptalk, Adobe Summit, Retail Week events, e-Retail, and many others.
