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Declan Williams
London
About Declan
Extensive P&L leadership, strategic business development & turnaround expertise
Enterprising, strategic and business-driven, with a proven track record of success in building & revitalising businesses in B2B, B2C, distribution, automotive, workwear, manufacturing, financial, SMEs and corporates.
Leverages a valuable combination of corporate banking and entrepreneurial experience, having worked for 10 years with HSBC, and subsequently owning and managing SME sector businesses for 15+ years.
Able to take ownership of business restructuring and rapid turnaround, whilst securing and maintaining boardroom-level ‘buy-in’ for expansion and growth strategies. A track record of achieving commercial goals.
Pragmatically applies industry best practice, with the ability to leverage a wide network of industry contacts, delivering sustainable sales and profit performance. Builds trusted relationships with boards and investors.
Expertise in driving business success via organic growth, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), new product launch, market development, business investment & corporate exits, realising significant ROI for investors & shareholders.
Inspiring & motivating as a Business Leader, engaging with stakeholders at all levels, building empowered working environments, setting clear KPIs and achieving results by mentoring high-performing teams of staff.
Highly-successful in design & implementation of holistic business turnaround plans, crisis management, high-level creditor negotiations with both funders and investors, and driving future growth, post recovery.
Declan's Career History
Cadmus Distribution Group Ltd
Non-Executive Chairman (P/T)
February 2021 - Ongoing
Responsible for all aspects of strategic business leadership as Non-Executive Chairman of Cadmus, the owner and operator of a number of trading brands within the distribution sector, group turnover of £20m p.a.
Appointed as Chairman with a remit to provide clear leadership to the Board, ensuring effectiveness, overseeing governance, promoting strong ethics and a well-developed corporate culture for the business
Cadmus Distribution Group Ltd
Acting Managing Director & Founding Shareholder
February 2018 - January 2021
Keison International Ltd trading in Administration
Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO)
November 2016 - February 2018
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