Project Director

Tom has a track record in delivering step-changes in business performance, either at an operational level or in shifting the strategic direction of a business and radically improving its business model. His focus has been on driving significant change in organisations, whether as a divisional CEO for a FTSE 100 and other companies, or as a Partner/Director for major operational management consultancies.

He has delivered business plans where there has been an imperative to rapidly turn a business around in spite of limited investment available and negative cash flow. Benefits have ranged from reshaping the manufacturing and supply chain profile of various businesses to delivering 1.5bn€ in extra free-cash flow for a major European utility. He is experienced in motivating employees at all levels by providing leadership and a structure for change, based on enthusiasm, energy, focus and imagination.

He has the necessary experience to engage business leaders on their strategic and burning issues, and help formulate practical solutions that can be profitably implemented.

His career spans various industries, including automotive, oil & gas (upstream & downstream), mining, food & beverages, utilities, financial services, retail, manufacturing and distribution. He has covered most functions, including finance, operations, sales and marketing and logistics.

His multi cultural background and multi lingual education has enabled him to successfully operate in different cultures, to date this has included most of Europe, USA and the Middle East.

Tom has worked with a significant number of blue chip clients including Peugeot, Renault, Ford, GM, Coca- Cola, Suez, EDF, Thames Water, RWEnpower, CEPSA, ARAMCO, BP, Total, Shell, Exxon, Xerox, France Telecom, Alcatel, Schneider SA, Lloyds and various others.

Languages: Fluent in English and French