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Alan Charlesworth

A. Charlesworth

Surrey
UK

Principal Mentor

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Head Office T: 01223 257777

Key Skills & Services:

Alakar Consulting: Solutions for Growth and Recovery for SMEs.
General management, change management, sales and marketing, project management and problem solving skills.

Delivers improved profitability, operational effectiveness and customer focus.

Develops business plans and facilitates their implementation with high levels of employee cooperation.
Manages difficult situations; identifies the strategic and tactical issues involved and helps clients develop a roadmap to reach their goals.

Trained and approved as an ibd Principal Mentor, supporting Advisers and clients.

Career Background:

Early career in European marketing management with Johnson & Johnson and other multinationals acted as foundation for CEO and interim roles with SMEs.

Growth and recovery projects completed:
- Relaunched Mintel Publications to brand leading UK market research publisher
- Saved £3m in accountancy training company by reducing staff, divesting properties, outsourcing and subcontracting
- Invested £2m in commercial projects to support Government Agency privatisation
- Restored profitability of car security company leading to trade sale
- Created profitable B2B publisher in London by closure of 60 staff Dublin site, maintaining overall sales
- Restructured publishing activities of government agency

Industry sectors:

B2B publishing and market research; education and training; automotive accessories; Government Agencies; toiletries and household detergents.

Qualifications:

B.Sc. Chemistry, with Honours.
MSC Management Science from Manchester University.
Member of Institute of Directors.

Comments:

He is backed by an extensive network of ibd members, who can provide additional specialist support as and when required.