Solidatus

It is a real honour to be asked to take on the Exec Chair role at Solidatus, after over 2.5 years as Non Exec Chair, to drive and execute the transformation to the next stage of growth and scale up for this exciting Company.  

It's rare that you come across such game changing technology. Solidatus helps organisations understand how meta-data flows through their systems by providing the most intuitive, flexible, data lineage discovery and visualisation solution. Today Solidatus is recognised by Companies like BNYM, HSBC and LSEG along with partners such as Microsoft, Accenture and E&Y as having the worlds best 'fine grained' Lineage capability.

Whether used to demonstrate regulatory compliance via lineage, assist with transformational change or provide impact analysis, Solidatus is uniquely designed to build end-to-end data models more efficiently and effectively allowing Companies to truly Trust data and trace it through its enterprise journey, from it's origination. Data only delivers incredible value if it is accurate, transparent and trustworthy, regardless of it's source and transformation, particularly so through the rapid emergence of AI.

Executive Chairman

GoodShape

If you look after the health and well-being of your employees, your organisation will become more productive. Data and AI driven outcomes to support workforce wellbeing with measurable outcomes and  ROI 

That’s why our team of over 200 professionals have been pioneering the field of absence management, employee wellbeing and organisational performance since 2004, working with over 200 of the UK’s leading employers - from FTSE 100 companies to Public sector organisations and NHS Trusts.

We bring together a powerful mix of SaaS Software, mobile Apps, predictive AI/Machine Learning and services that are proven to deliver results. Our in-house multidisciplinary clinical team are on hand 24 hours a day, seven days a week to look after your people and minimise any time they need to take off due to ill health. We also have the UK’s largest database of insights into work, illness and health that is able to predict future trends for your organisation with astonishing accuracy so you can be more organised when it comes to resource planning.

On top of that we also pride ourselves on being easy to partner with. From our focus on customer service to our systems that integrate seamlessly with your own HR set up and enhance the effective consumption of health well-being services driving measurable improvements in workplace well-being, staff turnover and productivity

Chief Executive Officer

Arkk Solutions

I was Interim Co-CEO then Chair of Arkk Solutions is a SaaS based software and outsourced services company with a HQ in Shoreditch London and is one of the UK’s fastest growing RegTech software companies. As a market leading provider of regulatory reporting SaaS based software and Outsourced services, based in Belfast, Arkk help firms comply with regulations and strive to make financial reporting simple. Our Global clients range from US and European multi-nationals, incl 25% of the FTSE 250, to SME's and sole traders.

Non Executive Chairman

Clario Tech

Clario, is a consumer-focused SaaS, cross platform including mobile devices, Cybersecurity company on a mission to change an industry through software prevention, education and support.  Over 800 professionals including over 600 technical  experts, with the one common goal of digital security for all. We’re bringing change and a next-generation cyber security solution.  Cybercrime has reached epidemic proportions and we need to make radical changes. Clario also incorporated MacKeeper, in 2019, the leading Antivirus and performance software for Apple Macs. This was an enormous all encompassing turnaround; re-branding,building brand new products, changing culture and GTM  including partners. The attached video sums it up perfectly

Chief Executive Officer | CEO

Biosite Systems Ltd 

Helped shape and support Biosite's strategy, working closely with the board and the CEO, Li Wang, to execute a successful trade sale to Assa Abloy, a global leader in access systems, in Feb 2020.  Biosite were a rapidly scaling SaaS and Hardware (specialist engineering) provider of Workforce Management and Access Control systems, featuring advanced finger print technology, to the Construction sector. In a world where risk mitigation and securing the health and safety of workers, the public and the protection of property is paramount, construction teams use Biosite’s products to not only secure sites from an access control perspective but also to ensure the right people, with appropriate certification and skills, are working on construction projects .

Non Executive Chairman - (Trade Exit)

WYGU

WYGU.com is an amazing careers and mentoring  social media Platform that helps school and college students, or anyone, looking for advice on career choices, to make informed decisions . Through a unique new psychometric test we match you against 2,500 careers and, combined with our mentoring platform, a detailed career wikki. This is supported by an e-mentoring platform with a PSR points system which helps you find the path to your perfect career.. WYGU has developed a range of tools to help individuals, schools, colleges, institutions and companies connect to develop meaningful and relevent networks in either our Open, or a Totally Private Personalised Platform to find and develop the next generation of talent.

CEO Founder then Chairman

Merrill Corporation

Merrill Corporation's 3,800 global employees provide Data Collaboration Software on cloud based SaaS platforms, services and workflow solutions supporting secure data and content for for capital markets transactions, compliance and regulated communications . Merrill’s applications and deep subject expertise allow the secure sharing of Corporations most sensitive Data outside the fire wall and the composition and distribution of critical financial and regulatory disclosures with customised communications across multiple stakeholders.

Managing Director

Viewpoint

Viewpoint EMEA provides SaaS, cloud  based Data Collaboration software, BIM, and Mobile Forms software to Construction Contractors and Global Corporations in all markets incl. Energy, Finance, Retail, Telecoms, Automotive and Manufacturing in over 20 countries both direct and through channel partners . Viewpoint EMEA grew rapidly, circa 30% annually, organically and through successful EMEA acquisitions. PE Exit to Bain Capital

Managing Director (SVP) EMEA (PE Exit)

Accenture

Procurian, part of Accenture Procurement BPO, is the worlds leading procurement outsourcing specialist delivering comprehensive source-to-pay services and managing in excess $8B in EMEA making it the largest provider of Managed Procurement Services by Spend under Management in the region. Annual Contracts ranged in size from  $2M to $200M into Finance, Telecoms, Healthcare, Manufacturing and Retail Markets. The success in EMEA was a major catalyst driving Accenture to make Procurian its largest ever acquisition.

Managing Director, SVP, EMEA (Trade Exit)

Citihub Consulting

Citihub are a rapidly growing Financial Markets focused Infrastructure, cloud, security, data centre and market-data consultancy with offices in New York, London, China (Hong Kong) and Singapore. Specialist areas include complex program management and BPO for Banks and Finance Houses in IT, market-data, low latency, cloud computing and datacentre strategy and execution. Over  5 years I helped shape growth of over 300% and the strategic development of the Company to make it the Leading Independent player in the Marketplace.

CEO | SaaS | Private Equity | VC | scale-up | turnarounds | HealthTech | FinTech | TMT | high growth | fund raising | M&A | Chairman |

Transformational, visionary, scale-up and turnaround Tech CEO.

Passionate about scale ups or turnaround restructuring FinTech, HealthTech, Cyber, TMT B2B and B2C SaaS Technology based companies with extensive M&A, Private Equity, Venture Capital, and fund raising experience.

Multiple successes and exits building and driving growth in International companies in both B2B and B2C markets. Including HealthTech, FinTech, Cyber Security, Manufacturing, Enterprise SaaS, ERP, Construction, deep tech Infrastructure Software, Data and AI, and process outsourcing companies across most verticals. 

In addition to Executive roles, 20 Years successful Non-Exec Chairman roles in SaaS, FinTech, Meta Data, Infrastructure, Engineering and Consulting sectors. Working with Boards and PE/VC firms to build value, fund raise and Exit.

All 5 Companies Chaired made The Times Fastrack growth list. 

Proudly spent 2 years working in Ukraine, an amazing country with warm courageous people.

Founder of the worlds first Careers & Mentoring social platform for people with careers to support those just starting out with better career choices - When You Grow Up (WYGU)

Keywords SaaS, CEO, Chairman, Turnaround, Scale-up, Process Outsourcing, Private Equity and Venture Capital 

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