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Bob Francis Consultant, Abio Ltd
 
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Bob Francis
Consultant, Abio Ltd
Abio Ltd
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Brighton & Hove, United Kingdom
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Professional summary
Bob Francis's Experience
Current :

Consultant, Abio Ltd

Management & Strategy Consulting
United Kingdom, Brighton & Hove

Working from 2009

Brief summary :

abio limited provides business advice and support for all types of companies and organisations. We specialise in strategic planning, financial management and sales and marketing. In short, we help businesses grow and meet the objectives of stakeholders
Why should you use abio limited? 
•We provide practical help and support. We have experienced well qualified associates who have operated at senior levels in all types of businesses and who are experts in their fields. 
•Our associates strive to add value to your business at all times 
•We will develop long term relationships with you so that we are there when the results come in. (We do not just leave you with our report ) 
•There are no surprises – every step and all costs are discussed in advance so YOU are in control at each step. 
•We work with your management team and at the speed to suit your organisation and culture. 
For a FREE initial consultation please email us at consultation@abio.ltd.uk

Previous :

Sales Director, Crouzet Ltd

Industrial Products/Heavy Machinery
United Kingdom, Basingstoke

Worked from 1994 to 2001

Brief summary :

Crouzet is a supplier of automation components to a number of key industrial market segments including HVAC and Machines. Sales are made both direct to OEMs and via distribution channels. Turnover is approximately £8M.
Responsible for the sales function covering UK and Ireland, reporting to the General Manager. In addition to liaising with the other department heads, I frequently attended international meetings in France.
Achievements:
•Establishment of sales planning, forecasting and budgeting process
•Implementation of market segmentation
•Implementation of computerisation of sales function including CRM facilities throughout company
•Implementation of mapping project to provide better focus and targeting
•Development of new distribution policy and subsequent establishment of Key Distribution channel programme resulting in sales growth of 14%
•Development of Key Account Strategy

Previous :

Commercial Director, Elcon Intrinsic Safety Ltd

Oil & Gas
United Kingdom, Bognor Regis

Worked from 1990 to 1994

Brief summary :

Elcon was the UK subsidiary of an Italian manufacturer of intrinsic safety products designed for the chemical and petrochemical industries.
Commercial Manager was responsible for all aspects of this business, which was a wholly owned subsidiary of Whessoe PLC; reporting to both the board at Whessoe and the management of the company in Italy on P&L and sales and marketing issues.
Achievements:
• Creation, establishment, strategy and management of this subsidiary.
• Development and implementation of strategic plans
• Day to day sales activity
• Recruitment
• Advertising, promotion and marketing activities
• Within 3 years company had 15% of market share.

Previous :

Sales & Marketing Director, Turnbull Control Systems (Eurotherm)

Industrial Products/Heavy Machinery
United Kingdom, Worthing

Worked from 1985 to 1990

Brief summary :

CS (now named Eurotherm Process Automation) was the systems arm of the Eurotherm group and manufactured process control systems for glass, steel and petrochemical industries.
The Interface Products Division was established to develop the market for electronic interface instruments into OEM and end user applications on a stand-alone basis.
Achievements:
• Establishment and development of business unit
• Product management and market development
• Implementation of field sales ‘computerisation’
• Creation of brand image and awareness
• Achieved No 1 market position

Bob Francis's Education

City University London

B.Sc
United Kingdom
From 1968 to 1972
Brief summary :

Instrument and Control Engineering

 
 
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