Brian

Full-time, Part-time

In-person, Remote

Business Development, Marketing, Entrepreneurship

Dublin, Ireland

Ireland

Objective

To work on behalf of Companies who want to develop their European market presence.

Set up Richland Saudi, Richland Australia, Richland Pakistan, Richland Middle East, Richland International and Masstock UK and successfully transformed these companies into successful businesses.

Work History

I am an international and strategic sales and marketing executive. I have been dealing with large multiple retailers for the last 20 years. My clients include B&Q, Homebase, Carrefour Group, Les Mousquetaires Group, Grafton Group, Graham Group and many more. I have improved business performances in dynamic and challenging environments such as with Almari in the Middle East where I was a founding member.

I have been doing business in China since 1986. I am very familiar with all aspects of OEM manufacturing across a wide range of industries.

I am involved in property development in Ireland, London, Germany, Spain, Bulgaria, Romania and the U.S.A.

I owned and managed hotels and pubs in Ireland and the U.K.
Developing new markets in the DIY multiple retail sector in Europe.
Good negotiating skills speak French English and some Arabic
Strategic business planner

Managed the sale of Novum Refrigeration on behalf of Natwest Equity Partners.

Education

BSc UCD

Key Skills

Entepreneurship, Project Management, Financial Management, General Management, Entering new markets, deep knowledge of the Chinese market. Multi-lingual including french, spanish and some arabic.

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Developed a successful hotel and pub business in Dublin and London and developed a thriving global property business.

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Brian