Claire Lister

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ABOUT CLAIRE LISTER

With over 20 years experience in my own business as first FD and then MD, I have a lot of experience to share, and know what it\'s like facing challenges as a business owner. I specialise in franchise businesses - add support and development for young people to the mix and that is my idea of heaven. I find the opportunity to work in a business that has a massive positive influence on a child\'s future incredibly rewarding. Summary of core skills and experience• Understands the importance of building strong relationships with investors, based on trust and respect, and has demonstrated excellent skills in this area• Successfully led 2 MBO’s, and extensive experience of handling external investor/lender relationships, and led the successful sale of my business in 2018• Influential, a good communicator and able to adapt to varying circumstances• Skilled at translating financials to non-financial teams, and eloquent in interpreting business strategy across teams• Sound knowledge of areas of employment law, and has been involved in successful restructuring several times• Excellent at leading working capital management• Naturally employs a consultative approach, and having been MD in a business for many years, able to provide support and guidance to individuals in a similar position• Understands the need to build teams based on mutual respect and trust• Has led acquisitions and extensive experience in matching business sellers with buyers, including advising on the legal and due diligence process• Many years of experience in the franchising market, both as franchisor, expanding internationally, and in setting up a successful franchise system