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Managing Director

Ref: 316295

Stockport

£120,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Business Growth
  • Operational Excellence
  • P&L Management

About the candidate

With over 25 years' experience in leading multi-site operations and spearheading company growth across diverse industries, this Managing Director has demonstrated profound expertise in strategising effective business transformations and driving financial success in sectors such as manufacturing, retail, healthcare, logistics, and tech-enabled services. They have managed businesses with turnovers ranging from £4M to £70M, successfully navigating complex change scenarios while bolstering profitability and governance. This candidate is recognised for their ability to merge strategic vision with rigorous financial and operational oversight, ensuring long-term stability and growth.

Typically appointed as organisations enter a new growth phase and need stronger commercial structure, governance, and leadership alignment. Preferred by founders, boards, and investors for top-tier roles such as MD, General Manager, and COO, they excel in steering companies through growth, disruption, and transitional phases by instilling clear, disciplined frameworks and fostering leadership capabilities that align with corporate objectives.

What makes them great?

  • Increased gross margin by 17-25% through strategic pricing, supplier negotiations, and rigorous cost modelling.
  • Achieved a £700K cost reduction in logistics within 17 weeks through strategic network redesign.
  • Implemented governance frameworks that significantly boosted operational efficiency and team accountability.
  • Brings clear commercial alignment between strategy, operations, and financial performance, while building scalable structures and accountable leadership teams.

Areas of expertise

  • Strategic Leadership and Governance: Skilled in high-level decision-making and governance enhancement, facilitating sustainable business strategies and operational control.
  • Financial and Performance Optimisation: Proficient in P&L management, cost reduction, and performance improvement across highly regulated environments.
  • Operational and Team Transformation: Expert in reorienting operational processes and mentoring leadership teams to establish robust governance structures and efficient operational models.
  • Particularly effective in founder-led or scaling organisations seeking stronger P&L discipline, structure, and sustainable performance.