Paul Johnson
Managing Director @Barenbrug Uk
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WORK HISTORY
Managing Director @Barenbrug Uk
Leading a grass breeding company through periods of change and development, managing profitable growth, taking the business from a turnover of £2M to £20M. • Business development: defining the business strategy and implementing the operating model• Acquisitions and mergers: led the acquisition of a business over 8 months, negotiating a £5.2M contract, adding £6M value to the company and gaining market share• Contract negotiation: negotiating multi-million-pound contracts for UK and Group global contracts, including a 5 year £10M+ new contract for haulage and storage• Business process improvement: managed a £3.5M automation project enabling Just-In-Time supply, introduced new operating systems and business intelligence software • Supplier management: manage and build working relationships with growers in the UK and across the world, including Canada, New Zealand, and Europe• Sustainability: Developed the business sustainability plan to reduce the company’s carbon footprint. Implementing a pathway to carbon neutrality across all operating companies by 2030• Environment management: managing initiatives for wilding and regeneration in agricultural areas. Gaining an organic seed licence and developing an all-organic range of products• People management: grew the number of employees from 22 to 75, with direct management of 6 staff including the Directors of Operations, Sales, Marketing, Logistics and HR
EDUCATION
University of East Anglia
Diploma in Professional Consulting
University of East Anglia
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business, Distinction
Cranfield University - Cranfield School of Management
Accounting and Finance
Cranfield School of Management
Business Update Course
Boston University - School of Management
Aqusitions & Mergers
Cranfield University - Cranfield School of Management
Business Administration and Management, General
Cranfield University - Cranfield School of Management
Business Growth & Development Programme
ABOUT PAUL JOHNSON
I am seeking Consultancy, Interim, and Non-Executive part-time roles in manufacturing, operations, business development, and distribution. Experienced in business development, I am able to think strategically and practically to implement achievable solutions that drive growth. I am confident in negotiating UK and global contracts and managing suppliers. Passionate about the environment and sustainability, I am currently managing initiatives to achieve carbon neutrality and regenerate agricultural land.
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