Charles Clowes
Co-founder @Bud & Tender
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WORK HISTORY
Co-founder @Bud & Tender
Bud & Tender is a niche hemp supplement company specialising in the research, development, and production of a high-quality, broad-spectrum CBD oil.• Co-designed and developed an award-winning CBD Oil, recognised by The Independent, Evening Standard, Metro, Times, Men’s Health and received endorsements from doctors, patient groups and industry peers.• Established and led all in-house operations: formulation, production, e-commerce, wholesale, retail, distribution, marketing, and strategy.• Secured academic collaborations and R&D grants with The School of Life and Medical Sciences at the University of Hertfordshire, and Innovate UK Growth sponsorship.• Navigated complex regulatory frameworks, achieving inclusion on the FSA Novel Food list and alignment with Home Office requirements.• Managed a multi-disciplinary team of freelancers, agencies, and service providers across R&D, manufacturing/laboratory, e-commerce, designers, legal, social media, videographers and finance.• Gained deep understanding of the UK, EU, and global hemp cultivation and CBD markets, including sourcing, formulation, and analytical testing working with farmers and extractors.budandtender.com
EDUCATION
University of Hertfordshire
Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies (PGDip), Business, Finance, Management & Marketing
SKILLS
ABOUT CHARLES CLOWES
Commercially astute professional with extensive experience leading profitable growth across challenging omnichannel retail environments, regulated healthcare, novel biotech sectors and diverse SMEs – from Tesco to pioneering ventures in complex, compliance-driven industries.Highly motivated and tenacious, with a strong entrepreneurial flair and analytical mindset. I have a demonstrable track record of transforming operations, taking a ‘hands-on’ approach and delivering results whilst maintaining rigorous governance and standards.
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