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Frank Woods

FD/CFO

I am an experienced Finance Executive with over 25 years of commercial and financial experience in small and large companies in both Europe and Asia, with significant Board and Corporate Governance experience. I have a strong record of achievement in working with leaders and entrepreneurs to develop their businesses and maximize their value. I am passionate about using this experience to help other businesses achieve their potential.

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Track record highlights

  • Significant Commercial experience in working on programs with Marketing and Sales to deliver improved customer satisfaction and business growth in both Channel and Direct Sales models.
  • Significant experience in acquiring and integrating both Hardware and Software businesses and divesting of other similar businesses in both EMEA & Asia.
  • Led the implementation of a major tax restructuring project (following a number of acquisitions) to streamline all business operations including the movement of IP to different countries.
  • Implemented programs to reduce working capital and exceeded free cash targets over a number of years.
  • Worked with start-ups and smaller businesses covering areas such as cash management, financial reporting and business divestiture.
  • Designed and Implemented a new legal structure in Europe to minimize tax risks and achieve a lower effective tax rate for European Operations.
  • Strong Focus on developing people and teams, together with building relationships with business leaders in different cultures across Europe and Asia.

Sector Experience

  • Technology, Media & Telecoms
  • Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics
  • Services: Professional Services
  • Not for Profit

Frank's specialist skills

Leadership

Business Planning

Management Information

Managing Risk

Profit Improvement

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