Matt Garner

C.I.M.A. qualified CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER with a degree in Law. Key Achievements• Led second listing on AIM with a raise of $15m which was over-subscribed. World first dual-listing;• Led acquisition of five businesses in seven years including acquisitions in USA, UK, Israel, Philippines and Germany including due diligence, negotiation and legal;• Integral part of team to integrate new businesses into the Group and to optimise synergies;• Worked closely with the CEO, as a business partner, on the strategic direction of the Group;• With COO, led decision to move manufacturing from China to Philippines;• Created start-up companies in Japan and Philippines;• Led disposal of two manufacturing companies in China;• Renegotiated banking facilities with UK and USA financial institutions;• Creation of detailed reporting for multi-site, multi-country Group for Board, external advisors and for internal use, focussing on requirements of non-financial readers;• Long experience of managing Human Resources and Information Technology;• Lead in customer and supplier contract negotiations and non-disclosure agreements;• Led IR/PR communications including investor and shareholder presentations, recent website renewal and increase in social media platform content.Key Skills• Dynamic financial and commercial management background demonstrated within a fast moving and changing environment with a market-leading Group;• Proven strategic, organisational and change management experience in achieving objectives;• Versatility to cope with multiple tasks and adapt to new concepts and ideas to implement solutions;• Keen awareness of customer quality requirements;• Excellent communication, interpersonal and motivational skills. Clear presentation of financial performance for Board and Management using visual and numeric formats;• Excellent relationships with external advisors;• Executive Director of a Dual-Listed Company Board plus senior management team with international experience.