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Barry John Davis
West Midlands
About Barry John
Through my career I have gained a vast amount of experience in the field of business development starting from an internal sales position through to board level management roles. My work has taken me across the world transcending economics, race, politics, religion and wealth, bringing an expansive view of every aspects of life, business and of course people. I am motivated by the challenge that change brings and the breadth of interaction required to deliver it. I believe passionately in the value of people and unlocking their capabilities through communication, motivation and leadership. Able to absorb information quickly and take both a macro and micro view from which to develop and then deliver a strategic profile and results through a controlled Interpersonal communication and motivational delivery of objectives and requirements to all stakeholders with a strong hand on approach to support development. Able to lead, but not afraid to be led.
Proven in business development with a strong history of directing and supporting both established and start-up companies to capture new markets, launch new products, expand internationally and achieve strategic growth through both inward and external investments. Extensive experience in executive guidance in business development of new or value-added commercial products, applications and markets, acquisition research negotiation and transitioning, strategy development and execution. Well tested communications skills at all levels from board to shop floor.
Barry John's Career History
DPDS International Ltd
Managing Partner
April 1997 - Ongoing
• Formed the company through a merger of Davis Product Developments (UK) and Paul Smith International (USA), both individual consultancies. The business was never designed to be corporate in scale but rather as a vehicle for both partners to achieve their own and mutual objectives. Also operated as a director of Eko-Tek Consulting ltd. which was focused on some specific projects with a third party primarily in the Middle East.
The main projects follow, with many smaller projects running in tandem.
Alvic Plastics Ltd.
Business Development Director
September 2016 - June 2019
Trex Corporration (USA)
International Business Development Consultant
January 2010 - December 2015
Strandex Corporation (USA)
International Busienss Development Agent
September 1999 - August 2009
Foamlaite Ltd (Eire)
Business Development Consultant
February 1997 - August 2007
Metco (A division of Meyer International PLC)
Business Development Manager
August 1995 - July 1997
ADP a division of Robert Horne Paper Group
Business Manager Plastics
January 1992 - July 1995
VT Plastics Ltd
General Manager
April 1980 - October 1992
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