Bobby Watkins

Managing Director @Imetec UK Limited

Head of Growth💼 C-level Executive👍 Sales & BizDevCEOCSO

Bobby Watkins is a seasoned business professional who holds the position of Managing Director at Imetec UK Limited. With a robust background in business development and management, Watkins has adeptly led the company's strategic initiatives, contributing significantly to its growth. His profound knowledge of the industry and exceptional leadership skills have been instrumental in fostering business relationships and propelling the company towards its objectives. Watkins' commitment to excellence and his ability to drive operational efficiency have positioned him as a respected figure in the industry. His diverse experience and strategic insight continue to drive the success of Imetec UK Limited.

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TENACTA GROUP SPAManaging Director | Imetec UK | Dreamland | Bellissima Italia

Oct. 2021Bergamo, Lombardy, ItalyI am supporting the family owned group to achieve leadership aims in the UK. The Tenacta Group (Under the Imetec UK Ltd name in the UK) is an Italian industrial set-up with over 350 employees, encompassing brand leaders that all have the same mission: to develop technological and design innovations to improve people's quality of life. In the UK we are market leaders in the wellness sector: personal warmth using our Dreamland brand. Our Bellissima Italia brand builds on Southern European success, which is multiplying in the UK with the support of the UK's leading retail partners.

EggChaserNon Executive Advisor

Jan. 2021Reigate, England, United Kingdom

Drop Wine APPNon Executive Board Member

Aug. 2020 - Sep. 2023London, England, United KingdomDrop is a virtual cellar for all wine-lovers, delivering fantastic wines, on demand, to wherever you are - at the touch of a button. Quite literally, wine on tap.

ArthrManaging Director

Mar. 2020 - Oct. 2022London, England Metropolitan AreaSupporting the shareholder's dreams to create and sell brilliant products with great design that make everyday easier for people with arthritis. All products are co-designed and tested with users and healthcare experts to ensure they solve genuine problems and are of the highest quality.

HaierLeader - SDA

Mar. 2018 - Feb. 2020LondonThe Haier Group is a global leading provider of better-life solutions, being the leader in the white goods market for over ten years globally. In the era of the Internet and the Internet of Things, Haier transformed from a traditional manufacturing enterprise into a win-win IoT community ecology, leading global companies to take the lead in detonating the Internet of Things economy. Hoover is one the key brands within the Haier family, in 2018 we were able to record 1 out of 5 of all vacuum cleaners sold in the UK & Ireland market, an improvement from 1 in 6 in 2017.

Green RunningChief Commercial Officer - VERV

Jul. 2017 - Jun. 2018London, United KingdomGreen Running are the creators of the world's leading home energy assistant - Verv. Verv uses AI & machine learning to provide advanced insights into individual appliance usage and condition so users can save money on their energy bills, reduce their carbon footprint and keep their home safe. I led a the commercial launch focused on the B2C & B2B sales & marketing strategic development, aimed at developing long term partnerships and place a Verv in every home and business. Verv was successful at penetrating key strategic partnerships as well as raising significant investment for future growth.

Lycamobile GroupGlobal Sales & Marketing Director

Jun. 2015 - Jul. 2017London, United KingdomLycamobile is the world's leading MVNO Pay As You Go International SIM provider with over 15 million consumers enjoying the Lycamobile brand and a new customer joining every 2 seconds. We were founded in 2006 and with a turnover approaching €2bn, Lycamobile continues to grow rapidly and now welcomes a new customer to its family every two seconds. Lycamobile sells via a broad channel network, as well as direct to consumers. I led the worldwide professional sales team, whereby I was responsible for the existing business now in 21 countries as well as the new launch markets. I was also managing the marketing function, both corporate as well as trade marketing. Lycamobile is available in: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Macedonia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia the UK and the USA.

GEMINI DEVICES LTDChief Commercial Officer

Jan. 2012 - Jun. 2015London, United Kingdom● Supporting both tech start-ups & mature businesses across EMEA & US markets ● Reviewing & redefining sales, channel and marketing strategies. ● Designing the organisational structures. ● Coaching execution of the plans. ● Wearable Tech, IoT, AI, Consumer Electronics & IT Services. ● Clients Included: Gemini Devices, nabitablet, Harvard, BEM Wireless, Samsung, NeptunePine

AcerGroup Managing Director

Jan. 2011 - Dec. 2011UK, Ireland and BeneluxPost-acquisition of Gateway & Packard Bell: ● Led the overall business in the UK, Ireland, Belgium, Luxembourg and Netherlands. ● Executed the multi-brand strategy across Acer, Packard Bell, e-machines and Gateway brands. ● Integrated the organisation’s back office, leveraged economies of scale and face to the market. ● Grew the total business to number 1 market share in all categories of PCs: Notebooks, Desktops and Netbooks, as well as peripheral devices such as displays, projectors, storage and accessories. Achieving annual revenue of over €1billion with full P&L responsibility. ● Led the business in both B2B & B2C markets.

AcerCountry General Manager

Jan. 2008 - Feb. 2011London, United Kingdom● Led the UK business to 3-year consecutive PC market leadership. ● Led EMEA netbook to Number 1 market share. ● Transformational revenue growth (€200m to €800m). ● Effectively managed a solid P&L. ● Supported the development of some great talents. ● Built a great team. ● B2B & B2C Markets.

AcerConsumer Division Manager

Sep. 2005 - Dec. 2007London, United KingdomDefined and led the execution of the Acer UK multi-channel (Distribution, Telco, Retail & Etail) strategy. Acer achieve number 1 market share in the consumer (B2C) market for the first time (from 6th). Full management of the consumer division P&L.

SonyGeneral Manager

Jan. 1996 - Dec. 2004Part of Sony Professional Europe, I was responsible for: 1) Sales of Sony's IT Channel (including VAIO, Monitors, Digital Cameras, Camcorders, TV) 2) P&L management of the Professional Display business (Flat Screens, Projection, Jumbotron), focused on the B2B market and associated channels. Sony Professional Solutions Europe provide the highest-quality audio-visual and technology solutions to businesses. Technology that harnesses the power of images and allows customers to use them in new, innovative and intelligent ways to drive added value. Sony’s leading products, combined with unrivalled expertise and consultancy mean they can work in deeper partnership with customers to help them meet their business challenges in a strategic way. Sony supplies solutions, not just products, to help businesses generate Visual Wealth.

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