35+ years of retail excellence, international operations, and strategic governance across Europe's leading grocery suppliers and retailers.
I was born in the Midlands and grew up in Tamworth, in England's Midlands. Little known fact: I could fly a plane before I could drive a car! I took my first solo flight on my 17th birthday.
I joined Tesco at 16 and stayed nearly 30 years—the first 10 in stores, before joining Head Office and moving to Hertfordshire. I enjoyed a fabulous career with Tesco, including living abroad in Krakow and Prague. I particularly enjoyed my time with Group Food Sourcing and International Operations Development.
For as long as I can remember I've been passionate about business and entrepreneurship—always looking for ways to solve problems, advance business. It felt natural to set up my own businesses when I left Tesco in 2014. I've been doing just that ever since!
Started at 16 in Tesco stores. Became regional training expert for Stock Control, System Operations, and Wines & Spirits. Led new store openings and refits across the Midlands. Gained duty manager experience at Ashby de la Zouch superstore.
Moved to Welwyn Garden City. Stores Helpdesk and Supply Chain roles. Project Manager for Tesco Personal Finance support office. Set up systems for new stores, managed initial ordering, and delivered process improvements.
Developed corporate event planning strategy for UK business. Analyzed sales data, planned system adjustments for major events (Christmas, Easter, weather). Balanced needs of Commercial, Distribution, and Retail teams.
Established first dedicated team for waste analysis. Proactive identification of waste threats through data analysis. Collaborated with Fresh Food Commercial teams and suppliers. Delivered significant cost savings.
Operating Model projects for Tesco internationally. Developed best-practice processes for store and distribution center ordering. Collaborated cross-functionally to meet end-to-end operational requirements across multiple countries.
Led development projects for global food sourcing (a £4.6bn purchasing function). Managed development team, transitioned to Tesco India for cost savings. Deployed Salesforce for Wholesale team. Designed and implemented SharePoint globally.
Country Deployment Manager in Kraków. Implementing Operating Model systems and process projects across Tesco Poland's 450 stores, 30,000 employees. Key role in "Building a Better Tesco Polska" initiative.
Deployment Project Manager in Prague. Primary contact for Supply Chain, Store, and Depot stock ordering across Poland and Czechia. Stakeholder engagement, skills development, testing, and pilot rollout across 375 stores.
Founded multiple businesses including GSCOP Training, The Retail Consultant, and Red Square. Business coach, consultant, and advisor. Non-Executive Director and Trustee roles. GSCOP expert serving thousands of suppliers across Europe.
Strategic oversight and fiduciary responsibility across commercial and charitable organizations
Board Trustee (2024-Present)
Part of a board steering operations, overseeing renovations, and ensuring long-term success of this historic site. Working alongside dedicated volunteers to preserve heritage for future generations.
Visit Middleton HallBoard Director (2017-2019)
Governance role for Business Improvement District company. Represented business owner interests throughout town centre place management. Part of the team securing successful 2019 renewal.
Panel Member (2020-2022)
Assessed business plans and grant applications for EU Regional Development Fund programme. Provided constructive feedback to SMEs in South East Midlands LEP area. Bridged academia and industry.
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Supporting ZSL's international conservation work since 2014. The Zoological Society of London is an international scientific, conservation and educational charity promoting the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats. My mark can be found on numerous plaques around London Zoo.
I'm available for interim executive roles, board advisory positions, and consulting engagements.
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