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Dave Ford
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Fareham, United Kingdom
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Vastly experienced in management, leadership, coaching and the development and deployment of business strategy. Dave brings the highest levels of commitment to all his clients, willingly accessing his vast network in support of a their needs.
As owner of multiple businesses in the UK and active in the merger and acquisition space, Dave is often the fresh set of eyes his client needs, shedding light on any blind spots and uncovering fresh opportunities for business growth.
Completing the package, Dave is always live to threats a business may be facing, either today or on the horizon. This serves to protect his clients from existential threats and in bringing experience from a broad range of sectors, Dave often fosters long term relationships with those who work with him.
As owner of multiple businesses in the UK and active in the merger and acquisition space, Dave is often the fresh set of eyes his client needs, shedding light on any blind spots and uncovering fresh opportunities for business growth.
Completing the package, Dave is always live to threats a business may be facing, either today or on the horizon. This serves to protect his clients from existential threats and in bringing experience from a broad range of sectors, Dave often fosters long term relationships with those who work with him.
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United Kingdom
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English
Fluently
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My experience
2020 - ?
freelance
LVC Digital Health - Business recovery
LVC Digital Health.
Dave begun working with the owner of this digital production company when they were in the midst of a failing merger. Given the damage this was doing to the business unpicking this was a matter of urgency. It was recognised that the business owner's short term focus was preventing the investment of time, resource and headspace to the longer term challenges facing the business. Dave was able to strip away the chaos and noise from the overall situation and develop a deliverable strategy to move the business into the areas that build the greatest business value. Rebranding, focussing on the specialist market of digital health and incorporating lead generation, CRM system and business forecasting and reporting software have been a few of the steps that have turned this business around. Now building value for an owner exit in the next 24 months.
Business strategy, Brand management, Business development, Business optimization, Change management, Business Intelligence, Strategy and business development, Business consultant, Business investment strategy, Leadership coaching, Personal leadership, Communication, Restructuring / turnaround, Financial Management, Budget and accounting
2019 - ?
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Founder of Big Cat Capital
Big Cat Capital.
As founder of Big Cat Capital, I have created a platform to enable investment and provide consultancy and market intelligence services to the exciting small to medium sized business sector. Consulting and delivering organisational change to clients accessing specialist insight that is not commonly available or often sought, delivers significant long-term benefits.
Leadership, Business consultant, Investment Strategy
2016 - 2020
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General Manager of Goodwood Aerodrome
Goodwood Estate.
Responsibility for the operations and integration of aviation on behalf of the Goodwood estate and all it offers, sat with this diverse role. Development of long-term business direction and sole responsibility to deliver a complex P&L whilst utilizing the benefits of a matrixed organization, were dominant in the role. Delivered via a management team of subject matter experts, aviation was at the core of this role. The Aerodrome Operations, Flying School, Part 145 Maintenance and Commercial Partnerships and Events segregate the business into four unique but integrated departments. The role of GM of the Aerodrome at Goodwood presented challenges not common to other General Aviation airfields. Expectations of customer service standards that identify with the Goodwood brand were a 365 requirement. Integration with the internationally renowned sporting events and deluxe estate offerings required a broad and fluid skill set. Development of teams that delivered this alongside the complexities of an airfield operation was very rewarding.
During my time in this role there were two significant Cap-ex projects that required delivery. These were a complete design and implementation of regrade and drainage of the runway surfaces as well as the resurrection of the aerodrome building project that had been built with design and quality issues. The delivery of these projects supported the elevated profile of Aviation among the fiercely competitive and commercial culture of the Goodwood estate.
Of particular pride is the restructuring and development of the aviation team, some subtle changes have created a team that not only delivered operationally but employs an improved commercial and strategic approach.
During my time in this role there were two significant Cap-ex projects that required delivery. These were a complete design and implementation of regrade and drainage of the runway surfaces as well as the resurrection of the aerodrome building project that had been built with design and quality issues. The delivery of these projects supported the elevated profile of Aviation among the fiercely competitive and commercial culture of the Goodwood estate.
Of particular pride is the restructuring and development of the aviation team, some subtle changes have created a team that not only delivered operationally but employs an improved commercial and strategic approach.
Operations, Management, Customer service, Service, Direction, Development, Manager, Customer, Leadership, Business development, Digital Marketing, Content marketing, Experience design, Concept Development, Project Management, Business strategy
2003 - 2015
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Senior Manager within Aviation
Vector Aerospace.
2003 - 2015
During my career at Vector Aerospace I was lucky enough to hold key roles across the business. I joined as an Aircraft Engineer on a short-term contract, following successes I progressed through the business from team leader to Business Unit Director. This progression through the company allowed me to develop my natural leadership qualities. These skills underpinned by extensive experience and a passion for people, qualify me for both business consultancy and senior company roles. Below is a list of the key roles undertaken at Vector Aerospace, more detailed summaries can be provided on request:
Role Headcount P&L Revenue
Director of Shared Technical Services 95 £4m
Light Helicopter Head of Operations 215 £35m
Sea King Head of Operations 180 £27m
Lynx Flight Test Manager 18 N/A
Lynx Production Manager 60 £18m
Lynx Flight test Team Leader 16. N/A
During my career at Vector Aerospace I was lucky enough to hold key roles across the business. I joined as an Aircraft Engineer on a short-term contract, following successes I progressed through the business from team leader to Business Unit Director. This progression through the company allowed me to develop my natural leadership qualities. These skills underpinned by extensive experience and a passion for people, qualify me for both business consultancy and senior company roles. Below is a list of the key roles undertaken at Vector Aerospace, more detailed summaries can be provided on request:
Role Headcount P&L Revenue
Director of Shared Technical Services 95 £4m
Light Helicopter Head of Operations 215 £35m
Sea King Head of Operations 180 £27m
Lynx Flight Test Manager 18 N/A
Lynx Production Manager 60 £18m
Lynx Flight test Team Leader 16. N/A
Operations, Training, Test manager, Production, Management, Project Management, Communication, Leadership, Manager Development and Coaching, Change management, Business development, Business strategy
My education
2016
Ipso Facto training solutions
APMP Project management (IPMA lvl D, SCQF lvl 7), Project management
APMP Project management (IPMA lvl D, SCQF lvl 7), Project management
2012
Institute of Leadership and Management
ILM Level 5 (degree standard), Professional Coaching and Mentoring
ILM Level 5 (degree standard), Professional Coaching and Mentoring
Designed for coaches and mentors seeking to enhance their skills and accredit their experience with a nationally recognised qualification.
We developed coaching issues such managing teams, developing positive relationships, self-confidence, assertiveness, communication and career change amongst others.
2010
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2011
Cranfield Business School of Management Advanced Development Programme
N/a, Business strategy and leadership
N/a, Business strategy and leadership
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