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Dion Luyk In 60 Seconds
I am a versatile, energetic and results-driven FD/CFO and Coach with over 20 years of experience leading finance and operations in high growth and rapidly changing environments. I excel in building first-class teams, systems, and cross-functional linkages to support businesses and allow owners/entrepreneurs to focus on what’s important and realise their ambitious visions. I partner with remarkable business leaders in the South East, from Guildford to Brighton.
Specialist Skills
Strategic Thinker
Executive Coaching
Cash flow Improvement
Budgeting & Forecasting
Management Information
Track Record Highlights
- Led implementation of production and finance systems of clothing manufacturer and wholesaler, whilst re-engineering costing systems and controls, leading to average gross margins rising from 14.5% to 22%.
- Led the acquisition of a competitor, including all due diligence work, and managed profitable integration into the business.
- Restructured financial, HR & operations of a manufacturer and wholesaler of footwear, facilitating growth of 90% in one year to £19m and resulting in a successful trade sale of the business.
- Designed and implemented currency hedging strategies for a number of businesses.
- Established mainland European subsidiaries and branch offices of rapidly growing Taiwanese networking and comms manufacturer, including France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, and Denmark.
Sector Experience
- Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics: High Street Fashion
- Retail & Consumer Products: Luxury Fashion Brand
- Technology, Media & Telecoms: Software, Comms Hardware
What's next?
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