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Braided CommunicationsProject Management
May. 2023 - May. 2024London Area, United KingdomBuilt partnerships across Europe-wide neuroinclusive ecosystem
Repurposed website to focus on workplace whilst maintaining Deep Space roots
Created regular communications cadence
Worked with both academic and commercial partners to encourage use of Braided's neuroinclusive tools SME running since 2018. Braided develops communications tools for astronauts on deep space missions and uses the same technology to provide better team collaboration on Earth.
Braiding unleashes the power of diversity. Distraction free, focused sessions that are inclusive and accessible for all:
- Braided Interviews
- Braided Meetings #inclusiveHR #neurodiversity #buildingbettercomunication #recruitment&retention #spacetechnology
CranstounInterim Commercial and Finance Director
Jan. 2023 - Mar. 2023London Area, United KingdomInterim role until the new jobholder took office whereby I cleared the decks of a small backlog of issues such as annual budget and year end close plus reigniting the small finance team and ensuring that they were working cohesively and feeling supported.
A wonderful organisation with some extremely talented, dedicated and innovative staff who tackle some of the biggest societal challenges and are leading the way in how to accelerate results. Cranstoun is a UK-wide social justice and harm reduction charity whose vision is to be a world class leader in rebuilding lives by identifying, developing and delivering evidence-informed solutions. Making a difference since 1969. www.cranstoun.org. Circa 400 staff.
Food for the Brain FoundationChief Executive Officer
Apr. 2021 - May. 2022Took over at a point where two CEOs had left in quick succession and the organisation's fortunes needed turning around as well as much of the educational material requiring updating. Stepped down following Covid complications to focus on restoring my health. Key Results:
Starting with recruiting a brilliant new team, I also brought fresh blood to the Board during my year in situ.
Following a reassessment of the best strategy to pursue for maximum impact/results, I led a brand refresh as well as building out some key new partnerships in order to extend reach and impact. The volunteer programme was expanded to accelerate updating all the materials available for use by medical professionals as well as the general public.
One of the key tools, the Cognitive Function test was upgraded by adding a Dementia Risk index. These were both validated by working with academics at UCL. Food for the Brain Foundation is a small UK educational charity which aims to drive awareness of science-based Nutrition for Optimal Brain & Mental Health | Dissemination of latest Scientific Research | Corporate Webinars | Catering Accreditation I Practical Everyday Strategies.
ConcentrixGlobal Director of Wellness
Sep. 2020 - Mar. 2021Recruited and managed an inspirational global team of psychologists who designed and ran the wellbeing support schedules and programs.
Actively participated in winning new business deals, making presentations to potential new clients about the wellness programs in place to support moderators. This was a global role in a huge phase of expansion which, ultimately, was not feasible for one person not based in the right time zone. Nonetheless, Concentrix is a wonderful organisation with some brilliant people actively supporting the wellbeing of their teams. Concentrix provides content moderation and customer service for the major tech/online players, employing thousands of people across the world (mainly India, Philippines, Canada & South America)
The Grove Wellbeing Consultancy (adhoc consulting)Director
Jul. 2019 - Sep. 2020London, United KingdomDelivered quality training and coaching for managers - to ensure teams both "gel & excel" especially through any sort of transition. - to promote mental health & wellbeing, again with a special focus on supporting managers to better understand and manage this vital aspect of working life. A happy functioning workforce is at the heart of every organisation's sustainable success. There are real people on the ground driving things forward everyday. With any change, the challenge is to ensure the business, charity or whatever benefits whilst enabling teams to also evolve and grow stronger, ensuring no individuals are left behind. Grove Wellbeing has a special focus on science and technology companies
We also run a charity support programme.
LevellCOO
Oct. 2018 - Aug. 2019London, United KingdomA start-up backed by the London-based incubator Zinc VC so in these early days it was all hands to the deck ensuring technical compliance, formulating the "offer", looking for partnerships, having an eye on cashflow. The fully GDPR compliant Levell.io app lets employees self-regulate in real time whilst also permitting the company to take an anonymous pulse of the mental health and wellbeing of their teams and understand the keys triggers and blockers.
Babylon HealthClinical Talent Lead
Apr. 2018 - Oct. 2018London, United KingdomManaged Clinical Workforce team through period of restructuring.
Zinc VCEntrepreneur in Residence: Mission 1 improving Women and Girls' Emotional and Mental Health
Oct. 2017 - Dec. 2017London, United Kingdom- Zinc builds new tech companies that solve the developed world’s toughest social issues
Property DetectiveFinance Director
May. 2016 - Sep. 2017London, United KingdomVC controlled business
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INSEADLead Researcher
Feb. 2012 - Oct. 2012Fontainebleau, Île-de-France, FranceLead researcher on European Project ENTREDU for the promotion of entrepreneurial education in schools and colleges.
Built some key partnerships with European partners and developed a framework for curricula for each age group.
Kamaro SolutionsDirector
Sep. 2003 - Sep. 2020London, Paris, Singapore- Finance & Operations Director
- Business strategy, planning & systems
- Interim Management - Leading & coaching teams through business transitions - Bid writing & other Fundraising
- Project management & delivery
- Tech advocate Expertise in building & leading teams of all sizes and stages of development as well as working alongside C-suite colleagues, shaping the business and overseeing numerous change management initiatives and transitions. An excellent mentor and coach, with a high level of integrity and accountability who really enjoys working internationally with a wide range of people, networking and building relationships.
Multinationals (Pharma, FMCG, Technology, Media)Senior Interim Finance & Operations roles
Mar. 2003 - May. 2016International - France, USA, UK and CaribbeanAs a trailing spouse, ie following my husband around the planet in his career, I undertook various financial and operations interim management roles in blue chip companies within food, telecoms, education, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, and manufacturing: KEY ROLES:
- WHIRLPOOL FRANCE SA, Paris (€550m sales, 700 employees): Head of Financial Planning and Analysis; Managed credit and collections team during transition period; - UNITED BISCUITS, London, UK ($2.2bn sales, 10,000 employees): Financial Planning Manager - led annual Europe-wide budget process; reviewed and implemented controls in purchasing function.
- CABLE & WIRELESS, West Indies: ‘FI’ module specialist for design stage of SAP R/3 implementation.
- GLAXOSMITHKLINE, Philadelphia, USA ($45bn sales): covered maternity leave for Financial Reporting and Planning Manager within the sales discount area ($5bn).
- SHIRE PHARMACEUTICALS, Philadelphia, USA: Project Manager - created reporting package for supply chain.
Bristol-Myers SquibbProgressive roles rising to director grade
Jan. 1998 - Dec. 2003London, Rome, Paris- Managing and coaching teams
- Business development
- Project & change management
- Financial planning & analysis
- Pricing and Marketing support Within Eastern European region and, as this market matured, within the Wider European HQ.
Worked extensively with US functional teams as well as European Shared Services.
Implemented and improved SAP reporting. Bristol Myers Squibb, a Global BioPharmaceuticals company with a single vision — transforming patients' lives through science.
Main therapeutic areas: Cancer; Cardiovascular; Anti-virals
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