Guy Russell

Experience

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  Touche Ross

  Jan 1977 - Jan 1983

  Trainee Accountant, Senior and Supervisor
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  Harris & Dixon Group

  Jan 1983 - Jan 1989

  Finance Director of Subsidiaries

  1986-1989 Finance Director Harris & Dixon (Shipbrokers) Ltd & Guest Krieger Ltd (Lloyd's insurance brokers).1983 -1986 Assistant to Group Chairman.

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  Minet Group

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1995

  Head of Insurance Broking Finance

  Responsible for insurance broking finance for a substantial Lloyd's broker with 35 staff, 1993-95.Previously:1991-93 Executive Vice President Minet International Professional Indemnity.1989-1991 Vice President Minet International Professional Indemnity.

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  British Network Data

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1996

  Finance Director

  Set up finance and administration and helped secure investment for a recruitment internet start-up.

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  Moore Brown Barnes

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1998

  Financial Controller/Finance Director

  Developed finance function and promoted at behest of PE investors for a Lloyd's insurance broker.

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  European Buisness Press

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  Financial Controller

  Responsible for accounting and finance for an early stage magazine publishing start-up.

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  Matrix Film Finance LLP

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2005

  Finance Director

  Development of investment opportunities in the film industry.Rescued and existing revenues and rebuilt business after previous team resigned.Created 3 new products, film rights, script development and co-production opportunities.Increased turnover by over 450% and turned losses to 40% profitability.

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  Matrix Structured Finance LLP

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2010

  Finance Director

  Specialists in developing structured finance products.Developed 5 complex structured products in sectors including Biotech, Scientific Research and Vehicle Leasing.Developed close working relationships with Banks, Lawyers, Professional Advisers and HMRC.Developed administration processes to ensure over 1500 investors and advisers were informed as to the current status of the projects.Grew income from zero to £3.5m with a high percentage of profitability within 2 years.

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  InterExec

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2015

  Executive Services Director

  Sold the company’s services to senior executives of all nationalities worldwide.Mentored executives to understand their career development needs and to further their careers in new roles.Successfully developed and launched a new online system for executives to enhance their careers, making it profitable within 6 months.

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  Kerr Russell Associates and ibd Business Advice Group Ltd

  Jan 2015 - now

  Independent Consultant and Finance Director

  Finance and business planning for small to medium sized businesses to plan, implement and achieve sustainable growth.Monitored investment opportunities in UK Biotech Companies to ensure that drug developments are proceeding according to business plans and industry best practice.Finance Officer, Samba Soccer Schools (Global) Ltd establishing accounting systems, budgets and forecasting to guide Board on growth and expansion of the business.Advised start-ups, on a pro-bono basis, creating business plans to support potential funding applications.Volunteer mentor for The Cherie Blair Foundation fro Women. Show less