About Adrian Wigham
Adrian Wigham General Manager / MD
Skilled, experienced strategic leader and product manager with business, commercial and customer strengths developed over 20 years within world leading global organisations. Successfully built and delivered strategic business growth plans, product / technology roadmaps and consistently delivered results exceeding targets. Managed both co-located and dispersed teams direct and matrix, creating a success driven environment. In addition to product management, business (P&L) ownership and customer management skills, a solid programme management pedigree augmented by and engineering basis. Most recently grew sales & margins of higher margin products and services.
Business leadership: directed commercial growth of product portfolio by 19% in 2008 from £8m to £10m whilst driving margin up from 42% to 48%. Achieved through consultative strategic plan construction, cross functional buy-in and a championing a clear vision. Remained open to the possibilities, listened to the team and led the success. Full P&L, product line and strategic marketing responsibilities in segmented products / services markets.
General Management: over 10 years product & lifecycle management experience gained in growth sectors delivering complex technology systems and products. Full cradle (proposition preparation) to grave (obsolescence & replacement planning) exposure with due risk management. Established and developed people, processes and products, maximising on the opportunities presented. Emphasis on constructing actionable project plans from whilst working with the team to deliver results on time and to cost.
Communication skills: delighted many of the world’s most discerning customers directing teams of up to 40 engineers, technicians and others alongside the suppliers and external bodies necessary for success. Strongly believe in listening to and working co-operatively with customers, developing deep relationships to satisfy their requirements and fulfill company objectives. Excellent English and good French.
Personal: Driven, enthusiastic and positive. Approachable, polite and culturally aware/respectful, global exposure. Operates at all levels, strategic marketing base with added services and new product development strengths. Broad perception and integrated approach. Analytical graduate with post graduate diplomas in management and in marketing.
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