Mentor in Residence (MiR)
Field of expertise?
Having resurrected his family’s Bristolian watch company and growing it within the global luxury watch industry, I have a broad range of expertise having done every job in the first years. My specialisms are in starting and growing a business, branding and marketing (especially in the luxury space), import and export of components and finished product and manufacturing a physical product.
What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about helping businesses succussed to their full potential, creating efficiently structured and run organisations that are adaptable and flexible to change. My focus is on how individuals can grow successful business but within the framework ‘Good Capitalism’ with ethics and sustainability front of mind.
How can you help?
Having originally done every job at his business for several years, I have a broad range of expertise in different areas; Business start-up from scratch, scaling a business from 0. Manufacturing in the UK and oversees, international logistics and supplier management. Brand building, with a speciality in the Luxury space. Marketing strategy creation and implementation, with expertise in press relations. E-commerce growth and wholesale partnerships. Recruitment and structuring a team and training. Financial planning and detailed cash flow forecasting. Investment fundraising and shareholder relations.
When and how are you available?
Can be available with notice. Phone is preferred to email.