Managed Macro Space and Internal Consulting for the Boots Group  undertaking modelling to support store refit programme - around £40m investment ,10% of Boots’ sales. Developed a new method for triggering space allocation changes creating £3-6m improved sales annually and a new method for optimising product assortment.

Introduced a new planogramming system and increased display staff productivity.  

Developed a solution to a key challenge for Boots of identifying locally tailored formats of stores.

I was a lead member of strategy team responsible for total review and business plan for A.G. Stanley (400+ 'Homestyle' and ‘FADS’ home decorating stores) turning an £11m sales loss into a £5m gain in 18 months.

Marketing, Display Strategy, Space Allocation, for 900+ Boots stores.  Managed teams of marketers and display planners on Healthcare, Foods, Baby, and Gift & Photo areas - £80-130m. p.a

Buyer Cosmetics & Fragrance, Boots The Chemists 1986 - 88 ;  Buyer for £100M+ cosmetics, fragrances and skincare.

Brand Manager - No 7 Cosmetics, Boots The Chemists 1984 - 86 ; Product management of toiletries, skincare, fragrance, & gifts

Soap Production Manager, The Boots Co. Plc 1982 - 84

Tablet Packing Department Manager, The Boots Co. Plc  1981 - 82

Graduate Management Trainee, The Boots Co. Plc 1979 - 81

Certified Management Coach                                                                                          

Member of Royal Society of Chemistry: C.Chem, MRSC to 2012                                          

Oxford University, The Queens College: MSc Biochemistry  

Oxford University, The Queens College: BA Hons. (2.1) Biochemistry          

Leeds Grammar School: 10 'O' Levels, 5 'A' Levels

Continuous in-service CPD and personal development and training.

Outside work I have been a director on the board of two regional Arts companies, one Theatre, one Dance.

I am currently a board member of the UK Association of Lighting Designers.  

Training and development for Career Academies and Internship Brighton

Married with 2 adult children.  Full driving license, clean.