Joey Sheridan

Track record highlights

• As CFO at Woods Foodservice, an award winning general and specialist, ambient, chilled and frozen ingredients provider to top restaurants and chefs across London, appointed to the Board to support the controlling director with various strategic initiatives including ownership succession through the buy-out of minority interest shareholders and sustainable growth both organically and by acquisition. Negotiated the purchase of a significant competitor, raised external funding to finance the acquisition and managed the complete due diligence process including managing the legal aspects of the purchase. Lead the integration of the business with Woods including the amalgamation of the distribution network, migration of the ERP system and consolidation of the depots and work force.
• As part-time FD at Woods Foodservice, directed the finance function through a period of structural change, developed reporting and projection models for internal and external stakeholders. Installed more robust and scalable accounting and management information systems. Managed the financial impact of an 80% reduction in turnover during Covid-19 through successful fund raising, rescheduling of existing debt facilities, and optimising the use of the government backed schemes
• As part-time CFO at GDC Interiors, a design and fit-out contractor for high end hospitality locations, rebuild the finance and accounting function from near extinction as a result of a failed merger.
• As part-time FD at Relay Global , a wholesale, distribution and marketing company operating in the homeware sector, supported the owners and directors through generational management and ownership change.
• As part-time FD at Corten Logistics, developed a medium and long term strategic plan to enable the company to double turnover over three years. Coached the senior management team to focus on increasing the company’s turnover. Redefined the customer profile and focused on the most profitable products/services and selected international markets.
• As CEO of Archer Sheridan approached Hertz and negotiated and agreed terms for a franchise covering the lease of fleet vehicles in Central Europe. Developed the new company’s business growth strategy and over a ten-year period grew the business from the ground up to an annual turnover of €50M. Recruited & managed a multi-national professional team of 45 staff.