Colin is an experienced commercial leader with broad sector experience including information businesses, management consulting, law firms, higher education, and auction houses. Most of his roles have been in people-centred businesses, working internationally to grow, integrate, develop and improve operational efficiency.
He has held senior roles involving organisational and unit strategy, go-to-market approaches, new product and market entry, functional due diligence for acquisitions, operations and financial management, new technology creation and adoption (including disruptive tech).
His working style is hands-on with an approachable and down to earth attitude that is pragmatic and commercial in approach. He enjoys getting the best engagement from people through effective discussion, coaching and mentoring of talent.
Most recently he has been involved in creating a go-to-market strategy for a law firm, sourcing and championing the adoption of AI/machine learning tech, due diligence on and the subsequent integration of new teams, businesses and countries into legacy businesses and the creation of ways for people to collaborate effectively with each other to drive new business opportunities.
He has an MBA from Cranfield as well as Chartered Institute of Marketing and Association of Project Management postgraduate qualifications.
