Role: Managing Director

Sector: Branded consumer goods

Functional Areas: Funding and finance, new product development, brand management, front line sales and sales management, sourcing, manufacturing and operations

The Brief:

Lead the MBO acquisition of SealSkinz and establish the business as a leading brand of patented technical clothing accessories in the UK and overseas.

Activities:

• Raise private equity and bank financing to fund the MBO

• Grow business at a compound rate of over 35% for 5 consecutive years

• Establish SealSkinz as a category leading brand in the cycle, outdoor and equestrian markets in the UK and overseas as well as selling directly to the UK military and industrial markets

• Design and launch new product ranges and enter new end-use markets

• Run UK manufacturing and overseas sourcing operations

Results:

Successfully exited the business having been recognised as one of the British Venture Capital Association’s top 101 entrepreneurs.