Smiths DetectionManaging Director - Cargo Inspection Systems
Jun. 2012 - Jul. 2014Paris Area, FranceHeaded this x-ray / scanning products business, leading the renegotiation of primary client contracts, improved payment terms, restructured R&D, introduced agile processes, and developed solutions. Achievements:
- Improved cashflow, reduced financial risk and ‘like-for-like’ stock levels by £multi-millions
- Reduced in-country support costs by +30%
- Turned business from loss-making position to first operating profit in 4-years, over a 2-year period