Strategic CFO and commercially focused business builder, with over 20 years of investment banking experience and more than 10 years in consultancy, I help companies of various sizes, from start-ups to large corporates, to build a highly capable and flexible organisation that supports rapid growth. (At Lifecare, revenues grew 75% over three years.)

I Work closely with the CEO to translate vision into implementable strategy. I use a coaching and mentoring management style to develop high-performing teams and have a hands-on approach to problem-solving, (I set up a Broking subsidiary in Qatar for Lifecare, the first of its kind, established Risk Management departments in DKB and ABN.) Entrepreneurial mindset and have set up three of my own companies. I have a flexible and adaptable approach and have worked across multiple industries including Banking, Insurance and Consulting and in multiple geographies (UK, Europe, MiddleEast, Asia)

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Growing SME’s.
• Strategy
• Stakeholder Management
• Advisory to Board/CEO
• Systems Implementation
• Risk Management
• Treasury
• Project Management.
• Systems & Process Development.
• MIS, KPI’s, Data and Financial Analysis
• Managing Banking and Funding relationships
• Banking and Insurance Products
• Engaging with Regulators and Licensing Authorities

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

• Due diligence for Investor making $15mio investment in a Tech Platform servicing the Property Market. Built valuation model. Re-organised the group structure simplifying and aligning founder/investor interests
• Designed a strategy with the CEO to increase company value. (Lifecare) 75% growth in sales by implementing cross-sell strategy, improving sales capability, and improving processes and MIS
• Negotiated Operating Licenses with the Qatar Regulator. Set up subsidiary, hiring the Board and establishing corporate governance.
• ⁠Developed Online lead generation program. Increased leads by more than 50%
• Project Director for Euro 25mio Bank-wide Credit Risk System. (ABNAMRO )
• Developed, implemented a plan for repo business (DKBI) servicing parent company’s client base, identified $500Mio of capital savings.
• UK FTSE 250 Media Company (Yell) developed and implemented a transformation project. Cost savings worth £15M in first year. Enhanced capacity of sales team by 30% with no increase in headcount.

Alasdare has worked with T as Southern Time Production’s CFO since 2022 and has helped bring the company from a mere idea to ready to begin developing its MVPs. Alasdare was a destiny helper sent from the Universe and T is eternally grateful.