“The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”
Winston Churchill
During the course of my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with some highly talented and capable individuals. Below are some testimonials from some of my former leaders, colleagues and clients.
“Mike is a higly experienced businessman who has added to our business in many ways. As well as being an excellent strategist, he is also demanding in terms of ensuring objectives are achieved. This mindset is crucial in the role of Non-Executive Director. He is a strong driver when it comes to businesss planning and has been supportive to our business when major issues presented themselves. Our experience with Mike has been one of challenge and of ultimate achievement. He has, without doubt, contributed positively to the success of our business.”
CEO
Ramfoam Ltd, September 2022
“Mike was recommended to us when we were looking for an experienced consultant and advisor to help facilitate and manage the sale of a key asset. The process was complex and not without its difficulties but Mike was able to quickly get up to speed with the product and its lengthy history and take control of the situation. His business skills and experience were invaluable in getting us through to an extremely satisfactory outcome in what was a relatively short timeframe. Mike was thoroughly professional throughout the process, providing patience and understanding where needed as well as focus, determination and the requisite negotiation skills to achieve our goal.”
NH
Director
PSP Asset Protection
‘During Mike’s tenure he improved the management team significantly, closely managed relationships with the OEMs and key customers and improved the quality of earnings to a point where the business formed a key part of the PSE Group leading to the company sale. I found Mike to have integrity, drive, enthusiasm and a capacity to understand and take on new challenges.’
AM
Former CEO
Public Safety Equipment (PSE) International
” I have worked with Mike for a number of years and, in my personal experience, have always found him to be a proactive and dynamic senior manager, with strong leadership and business skills. I have seen Mike demonstrate a very commercial approach, with an ability to focus on what really matters and deliver strategic solutions.”
BG
Partner
Addleshaw Goddard
“I found that Mike ran the business in a thoroughly competent manner and provided strong, able leadership throughout difficult and buoyant times. Mike has strong strategic and operational skills and made a major contribution to the development of the business over the 4 years we worked together.”
JE
Former Chairman
Public Safety Equipment (PSE) International
“As a fellow Board member and senior management shareholder, Mike has the strategic vision, along with the operational and people leadership skills to realize that vision. Over the last seven years, these skills were readily evident on multiple occasions: growing brands globally in both OE and aftermarket businesses especially during difficult economic conditions; entering new markets successfully across the globe including Asia all culminating in shareholder value creation during a lucrative private equity exit. Mike has the business acumen, experience, and interpersonal disposition to create real value at many levels, including Executive, Non-Executive Director, Consultant and Interim.”
DT
President and CEO
Code 3 Inc
“Mike inherited many legacy issues, but has the skills, attitude, capability and experience to deliver irreversible change whilst maintaining an open and warm approach to involvement, communication and team-working within the business. These were tested to the full not only in the business turnaround, but also in the onward sales process.”
TM
Former CFO
Public Safety Equipment (PSE) International
“I have worked with Mike for over 10 years at operational board level and have always found him to be a thoroughly professional and ethical leader who is focused on people development and long term business building.”
BD
Former General Manager
Premier Hazard Ltd
“Mike is a very capable, well-experienced strong leader who developed an excellent leadership team as well as a supportive and involved organisation. This contributed substantially to the success of our business.”
KJ
Former HR Manager
Britax PMG Ltd
“Mike is one of the most personable and professional business leaders that I’ve worked with. During an extremely challenging period leading up to a sale process, Mike remained a focussed and motivational leader, whilst dealing with some particularly difficult issues. Mike drove respect and support from his team, whilst maintaining focus on the financial and operational performance of the business.”
DH
Financial Director
Britax PMG Ltd
“I have worked with Mike in a number of different capacities, both as a colleague and a supplier. Mike has a proven track record in driving a complex business forward in challenging market conditions and is both passionate and professional. As well as being able to create a winning strategy, Mike has the ability to turn his vision into a reality. He has a keen eye for detail and what’s happening on the ground, whilst keeping a handle on ‘the bigger picture’. A pleasure to work for, and highly respected by all on his team.”
JF
Managing Director
Cranberry Marketing Ltd
“I have had the pleasure of working with Mike for 3 years and found him to be a hardworking, focused and extremely capable leader who was totally dedicated to driving the business forwards to achieving the long term goals. A true professional and a good guy as well.”
DM
Franchise Owner
The Alternative Board