Tom Sneddon

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT TOM SNEDDON

Highly successful client focused turnaround specialist. Interim CEO, NED, Change Leader and Executive Coach. Keen listener and strong influencer within business relationships. Results driven. Success in charity, manufacturing, local government arenas. Examples from Charity sector • Corporate Restructuring Officer (effectively CEO) of a 250 year old charity that was in significant financial distress. During two years part-time leadership helped accomplish the survival of £8M turnover Charity by o Robust review of previous Board using Charity Commission Code o Recruited new Trustee Board with relevant range of skills, expertise and experience o Structured charity as two business units to focus on different strategies and key performance indicators o Rebuilt trust with primary lender and other third parties o Re-motivated staff and significantly enhanced staff engagement and retention o Reduced operational losses by nearly 40% in Y1 and a further 30% in Y2 o Worked collaboratively with external NED and Bank to ensure survival of the Charity • As consultant facilitated the merger of two independent charities involved in domestic violence and sexual abuse o Involvement described by the Chair of Trustees as ‘having a solid grip of the programme and issues; wider experience brought to bear – immensely helpful; excellent communications, even when juggling multiple priorities; sound and mature judgment; very professional.’ o Changed objectives and established new charity with Charity Commission o Supported both Boards in moving towards and agreeing a merger especially in the creation of a new Vision o Ensured success by leading the CEO to deepen staff engagement in the merger process • Carried out Strategic Board Review for a major regional charity in advance of a change in Chair o Identified strengths and weaknesses of Board according to Charity Commission Code o Led Board workshop for their transition to new ways of working Contact me for further details