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Alex Prentice

Alex Prentice

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Commercial Director | Helping investment firms with regulatory and financial obligations linked to prudential management, accountancy and tax

  • Education

    • The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe

      1998 - 2004
      A Level & AS Level English Language, French, Physics, Maths

    • The University of Birmingham

      2004 - 2008
      BSc Public Policy, Government and Management

    • University of Virginia Darden School of Business

      2013 - 2014
      Foundations of Business Strategy Business/Commerce, General

    • Cambridge Judge Business School

      2018 - 2018
      Finance & Accounting for Non-Financial Managers Accounting and Finance

    • University of Alberta

      2013 - 2014
      Dinosaur Paleobiology - Dino 101 Paleontology

  • Experience

    • Planet Funk

      Jan 2005 - Jul 2007
      Co-founder

    • Progressive Recruitment

      Jun 2008 - Jul 2011
      Head of Engineering - Thames Valley and South West

    • Huntswood

      Jul 2011 - Oct 2020

      • Account Director

        Jan 2020 - Oct 2020

      • Group Strategy & Innovation Consultant

        Sept 2013 - Oct 2020

      • Sector Lead

        Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

      • Senior Client Partner

        Mar 2017 - Jan 2018

      • Client Partner

        Oct 2013 - Mar 2017

      • Recruitment Manager

        Jul 2011 - Sept 2013

    • Padeon

      Oct 2020 - Feb 2021
      Managing Director

    • Wheelhouse Advisors Limited

      Feb 2021 - Oct 2022
      Commercial Director at Wheelhouse Advisors

    • Centralis Governance, Risk & Compliance

      Oct 2022 - now
      Commercial Director

      Developing and implementing Centralis GRC's commercial strategies in line with company goals and objectives, with the aim to accelerate growth.Managing existing client relationships - understanding their requirements, ensuring their needs are met.Management of individuals within sales, ops and data functionsDesigning and implementing new sales and customer acquisition strategies.Establishing and maintaining long-term, profitable partnerships with key stakeholders.Negotiating ongoing contracts with suppliers and customers; managing and reviewing contracts and making recommendations.Monitoring performance of commercial activities using key metrics and reporting across SLT / board.Setting, managing and monitoring financial targets and budget development. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Member of the Credit 500

      Credit Strategy
      Dec 2018

    • Helping Clients Succeed

      FranklinCovey
      Jun 2012

    • Introduction to Management

      CIPD
      Sept 2011