"A VERY PRAGMATIC, RESULT ORIENTED, OPEN AND FOCUSED APPROACH"
... an excellent presenter of ideas and motivator of people. His enthusiasm and professionalism is infectious.
"A REAL FEEL FOR ENGAGING WITH CUSTOMERS, STAFF, AND OTHER THIRD PARTIES"
We helped a £100m business in this corporate FTSE 100 move from a loss-making to a profit-making business moving the profit margin from -10% to +40% in 18 months.
"TURNED A BUSINESS IN DEEP TROUBLE IN ALL ASPECTS INTO AN EFFECTIVE BUSINESS UNIT"
Rebuilt the technology and product line, instilled a realistic and effective commercial focus and lead the business back to growth, confidence and success
"GRASPS THE FUNDAMENTAL ISSUES SURROUNDING ANY BUSINESS DECISION THEN TAKES EFFECTIVE ACTION TO DEAL WITH THEM"
Achieved first revenues, first round of investment and first sale of this innovative UK start-up.
"MAKES THE IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE"
Not only a proactive and great natural leader but also inspiring. An innovative colleague with huge business knowledge
"BRILLIANT - HE HAS MENTORED ME INTO MAKING EFFECTIVE BUSINESS DECISIONS"
Grew this European arm of a US technology consultancy over 24 months going from a single unhappy client to over ten large clients, a completely new vertical and $16m in revenue.
"ONE OF THE MOST ASTUTE BUSINESS LEADERS YOU COULD HOPE TO MEET"
I have experienced his ability to boil down the strategic problems a business is facing (without prior knowledge of the business strategy), and he has left more than one board member in awe at his ability to systematically lay out a strategy that will deliver the results needed
"I STRONGLY RECOMMEND HIM - HE IS ONE OF THE FEW WHO ACTUALLY DELIVERS - ALL THE TIME"
Making massive changes to the way a business delivers its products and services can be traumatic and dangerous. We helped this company to add a huge successful offshore team to enhance their delivery capability using the 5 shifts.
"RARE MIX OF BEING ABLE TO MOVE FROM THE STRATEGIC TO THE OPERATIONAL VERY SMOOTHLY"
In a complex business with sometimes complex supply chains, and difficult customers (e.g. a prime contractor business), a strategy must be able to stand up to the pressures of real life. Most business coaches miss the point and stop at the strategy.
"HELPED US PROGRESS TOWARDS BECOMING A PROPER 'PRODUCT' FOCUSSED COMPANY"
Moving a company from a service to a product company requires deep change within the business. The Cogneum holistic change methodology makes sure every part of the organisation is ready before implementation.
"INSTRUMENTAL IN BUILDING A THRIVING PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS IN EUROPE"
Cogneum makes it look easy to connect with people at all levels within an organization and also to efficiently manage global teams across countries & from different cultures