David Gravells
Consultant Chair @White Horse Machinery
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WORK HISTORY
Consultant Chair @White Horse Machinery
23mn turnover in the international trading of pre-owned commercial printing equipment.
EDUCATION
Durham University Business School
MSc, Management
University of Strathclyde
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Economic History and Political Science
SKILLS
ABOUT DAVID GRAVELLS
An experienced entrepreneur, non-executive company chair and director, I am exploring further opportunities to build on my proven track record. In all my roles I have brought expertise and demonstrable value to boards, beneficial contacts, thinking strategic thinking, and the exercise of sound independent judgement.I have a wide range of commercial sector experience in the £10-100mn t/o range which include: food services and facilities management; retail; supply of commercial restaurant and food service systems; metal treatment and CNC engineering; aerospace; vehicle security systems; printing and publishing; broadcast media; temporary and agency staff; data cabling, fire and security; fast food. I have also been involved in the independent education and ‘third’ sectors and am an accredited judicial decision maker in multiple roles. Leadership characteristics:• personal equity investment in companies • effective ‘100 day plans’, rescue and turnaround, timely exits, profit growth, and enhancement of stakeholder value • leading change management to achieve ‘next stage’ business development• adding commercial value through my extensive networks• strong interpersonal skills, a candid and constructive challenger, an inquisitive leader, an authentic influencer, a trusted advisor and coach, problem resolver, and an excellent communicator • innovative and resilient with an agile approach to evolving situations• quoted plc company and very large scale business experience• familiarity with venture capital, private equity and the banking community, and their dynamicsManagement principles.In my experience, the same management dynamics, appropriately tailored, are highly transferable and involve: • creating a clear vision, mission and a ‘performance culture’• putting in place the very best talent at all levels• achieving an acceptance of perpetual change, tempered by not doing that for its own sake• developing, implementing and achieving deliverable business plans and targets, and quickly remedying the situation if the plan is awry• deploying digital and AI applications • ensuring an outstanding ‘frictionless’ client or customer experience• differentiating the business from competitors• developing mutually beneficial strategic partnerships with key stakeholders• maintaining the very highest standards of corporate governance, commensurate with the size of the organisation
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