Qualifications - CV

Master’s Degree Strategic Quality Management (MSc.)
Member of Chartered Institute of Building (MCIOB)
Member of Chartered Quality Institute (MCQI)
Advanced Diploma Construction Management & Economics
Management of Risk
HND Building Studies
NEBOSH
Lead Auditor

Profile

A UK Master’s Degree educated, senior business management systems professional, with more than 20 years corporate experience.
A business systems innovator with a well-respected track record for troubleshooting poor performing processes, in large international organisations.
11 years in the Middle East, developing and managing cost effective innovative solutions that focus on promoting corporate governance, compliance and process improvements.

Most Notable Achievements

Researched, resourced and implemented an enterprise risk assessment system, ARM, for both commercial and tendering teams in HLG.
Successfully led HLG’s process re-engineering project covering the commercial, finance, IT, HR and plant functions, that supported the implementation of COINS ERP, across MENA.
Managed the design and development of a UAE compliant HR and Payroll system plus a payables and receivables accounting package for Core Emirates.
Project managed as a self-employed consultant the award of ISO9001; ISO14001; ISO45001, Achilles; NERS registrations in 4 months for a national multi-utility UK contractor.
Led the development of the first enterprise management systems that promoted policy and procedural control for both Al Futtaim Carillion and HLG.
Developed from scratch a dynamic business management intranet portal for Avent Engineering, integrating their works orders, procurement, cost and risk management systems.
Managed the design and build of Kvaerner’s first extranet that provided their client BT with insight to scheduling of labour against works categories.
Designed and managed the build of NTL’s first enterprise dashboard OFCOM reporting system.
Was the architect and management lead of Kvaerner’s NVQ training school on their BT contract.

Work That Makes Me Tick!

Developing enterprise systems that remove or reduce risk and dependence on Excel spreadsheets
Leading teams that are both driven and prepared to accept change
Defining and developing business processes and systems that are integrated and efficient
Identifying and developing innovative business process improvement opportunities
Development of relational databases that are intuitive, functional and effective

Interests Outside Work

Sailing - Qualified Day Skipper
Golf - 21 handicap hacker
Fly fishing
Weakness for high-end fine dining and travelling anywhere in the world where the food is good!

Employment History

Managing

Director

Aug 2019 - Present

Dukesbry is a unique service provider offering individuals or businesses a safe pair of extra hands to get tasks done that gets you out of tight spots. They specialize in managing obscure requests bringing peace of mind to their clients from afar.

Management Systems

Consultant

May 2019 - Present

Independent consultancy providing management system services that support the development and implementation of international standards including ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO27001 etc.

Business Systems

Director

Apr 2018 - May 2019

An MEP and energy consultancy providing project management services to some of the largest corporations in the Middle East, including Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) and Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC).

Management Systems

Consultant

Apr 2016 - Apr 2018

Independent consultancy providing management system services that support the development and implementation of international standards including ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO27001 etc.

Group Systems Manager

(MENA)

Apr 2011 - Apr 2016

One of the largest diversified international building and infrastructure contractors in the Middle East employing more than 10,000 people and built some of the region’s most iconic landmarks including Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Hotel.

Group IMS Manager

(MENA)

Nov 2008 – Apr 2011

Major international building services contractor employing more than 20,000 people in the MENA region and built iconic landmarks that have included New York University, Yas Marina Hotel and Al Bahr Towers.

Business Systems

Manager

Jul 2003 – Oct 2008

UK based multi-utility contractor providing maintenance and new build services to national utility companies

Business Process

Consultant

Jun 1999 - Jun 2003

Now called Virgin Media, NTL was one of the UK’s largest fibre optic, telecom and media service providers.

Business Systems

Manager

May 1995 – Jun 1999

Now called Skanska, Kvaerner was a major international contractor providing building, infrastructure and maintenance services to clients both corporate and government entities.