CATurner

About me

I’m a senior marketing and commercial leader with over 20 years’ experience helping businesses grow, transform and build strong brands in the UK and internationally. I’ve worked with well-known companies including Nestlé, Jordans, Evergreen Garden Care and The Cotswold Company, leading teams, developing strategy, managing budgets and supporting organisational change.

Alongside my professional experience, I’ve always enjoyed mentoring and coaching others, helping teams develop confidence, skills and leadership capability. I’ve also coached hockey, which has strengthened my teamwork, communication and people development skills outside of work.

My strengths include strategic thinking, problem solving, leadership, communication and building positive relationships with different stakeholders. I’m commercially minded but also collaborative, practical and people-focused. I enjoy helping organisations simplify complex challenges, find new opportunities and create plans that deliver long-term impact.

Outside of work, my interests include cycling, swimming, fitness and hockey. I enjoy being active, learning new things and supporting others to grow and succeed.

I’m looking to volunteer as a Non-Executive Director because I’d like to use my experience to support organisations that are making a positive difference. I enjoy bringing an independent perspective, asking constructive questions and helping leadership teams think strategically about growth, change and future opportunities. I’m particularly interested in roles where I can contribute to marketing, customer engagement, commercial thinking or organisational development.

What am I looking for?

I’m particularly interested in supporting causes that help young people and local communities thrive. I care strongly about creating opportunities for young men to build confidence, purpose and ambition — helping them develop into responsible, successful adults through positive role models, guidance, sport and access to meaningful opportunities.

Sport is a big passion of mine, both personally and through coaching, because I’ve seen first-hand the impact it can have on discipline, teamwork, resilience and mental wellbeing. I’m especially interested in organisations that use sport and community activities to engage young people and give them positive direction.

I’m also interested in community growth and regeneration — helping create places where people want to live, work and spend time. That could include supporting projects that bring more activity into local areas, create opportunities for families and young people, or help local businesses and communities grow sustainably.

Professionally, I’m drawn to organisations and start-ups that are ambitious, growth-focused and looking to make a genuine difference. I enjoy helping organisations think strategically, grow sustainably, build stronger brands and connect better with the people they serve.

Overall, I’d like to contribute my commercial, leadership and strategic experience in ways that create long-term positive impact for people, communities and future generations

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