Commercial and business development leader with more than 35 years of experience
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Commercial and business development leader with more than 35 years of experience delivering growth, building strategic partnerships and leading high-performing teams across aviation, healthcare, premium automotive and military sectors. A commercially focused professional with a proven track record of securing and managing multi-million-pound contracts, developing profitable customer relationships and identifying new market opportunities. Recognised for strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and the ability to deliver results in highly regulated and performance-driven environments.
Combining senior commercial expertise with a lifelong passion for cycling, endurance sport and outdoor performance, I bring a unique blend of commercial acumen, operational excellence and authentic customer understanding. I am particularly motivated by opportunities within the cycling and outdoor sector where personal enthusiasm aligns with professional capability.
Commercial Manager at Private Air Ambulance Provider (2016-01 – Present)
Lead commercial strategy and business development activities for an international fixed-wing air ambulance operator.
Chief Pilot at Skydive St George, Teesside Airport (2011-01 – 2016-12)
Directed all flying operations and pilot management activities.
Senior Leadership Roles at Lexus, BMW, Mercedes-Benz & Bentley (1997-01 – 2011-12)
Held a series of senior management positions including Dealer Principal, Sales Manager and Business Development Manager.
Reconnaissance Specialist at British Army (1989-01 – 1997-12)
Served globally in demanding operational environments including the Falklands, Northern Ireland, Germany, Norway, Kenya, the Middle East, Canada and the United States. Developed leadership, resilience, decision-making and teamworking skills under pressure.
GCSE Education – Abingdon, Oxfordshire
A-Level Studies – British Army
