Nathaniel Thomas-Hall
Head of Export & Innovation
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Highly Motivated VP of Corporate Development, Head of Export & Head of Product Development for leading UK manufacturer of life safety products. More than 15 years of experience in engineering profession with proven track record in driving global market expansion, delivering £2 Million in Global B2B sales and over £1 Million in New Product Introduction revenue. Managing sales force and Partner/Client relationships across multiple markets including territories such as USA, Middle East, Asia and Europe.
Requested speaker at Industry leading Medical (Neonatal Transfer Group Conference 2023), Fire (FSM Webinar 2024) & Safety (SHW Farnborough 2024) Exhibitions.
Adept in developing and implementing strategies to increase market share, improve product quality, and enhance customer satisfaction. Strong background in engineering, providing a solid foundation for technical product management and innovative problem-solving.
Experience
Professional Experience
Head of Export & Innovation
Evac+Chair International Group
January, 2024 – Present
- Lead the global export division, managing a portfolio of 50+ products across 78 international markets, achieving a 15% increase in revenue over12 months.
- Develop and implement export strategies, market entry plans, and distribution networks to expand the company's footprint in key international regions.
- Collaborate with engineering, R&D, and marketing teams to drive product innovation, ensuring alignment with market demands and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee the product lifecycle management process, from ideation to launch, optimizing product offerings based on market trends and customer feedback.
- Chair regular SLT meetings while managing team of 10 professionals across product management, export operations, and customer support, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Negotiate contracts with international partners, ensuring favourable terms and compliance with local regulations.
Parevac Inc, (Subsidiary of Evac+Chair International Group)
November 2023 – Present
- Spearheaded the development and launch of start-up business into US market, resulting in $70,000 in revenue within the first year and onboarding nationwide partnership with large US distributor Cintas Corp.
- Led cross-functional teams in the design, development, and commercialization of new products, ensuring adherence to local standard such as RESNA ED-1, while observing project timelines and budgets.
- Collaborated with US sales and marketing teams to create go-to-market strategies, while identifying pricing models, and promotional campaigns suited to local market.
- Established logistics hub with local partner and implemented plans for management of stock between UK-US teams.
Evac+Chair International Group
January 2021 – Present
- Directed engineering projects for Medical and Evacuation markets, focusing on product design, development, and process optimization.
- Managed a team of up to 6 engineers, providing mentorship, technical guidance, and performance evaluations.
- Collaborated with global companies Stryker, B. Braun, Hamilton and ATOM to translate market requirements into engineering specifications and product designs.
- Led initiatives to improve manufacturing processes, resulting in a [percentage]% reduction in production costs and enhanced product quality.
- Oversaw the implementation of new technologies and methodologies to enhance product innovation and operational efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards BS EN 1865, BS EN 1789, ISO 13485, ISO 9001 and Medical Device Regulation 2017/245, conducting regular audits and assessments where necessary.
- Managed the entire product lifecycle, including concept development, market analysis, design, production, and post-launch evaluation across 4 brands.
- Implemented a robust product development process, reducing time-to-market by 30% and increasing overall efficiency.
Education
Education
Bachelor of Engineering, Design Engineering (Hons)
[De Montfort University], [Leicester, UK]
[2012]
High National Certification, Engineering Foundation
[De Montfort University], [Leicester, UK]
[2009]
A Level - Maths, Science, English
[Mander Portman Woodward], [Birmingham, UK]
[2007]
Post Matric - Business Studies, Maths, Science
[Bishops Diocesan], [Cape Town, South Africa]
[2006]
