DIRECTOR OF TRADE & FINANCE
Formerly a Senior Business Banker, Brian is a highly experienced Business Owner / Consultant who works Nationally and Internationally across a range of sectors advising Companies and Organisations on how to maximise their potential.
He is practical and pragmatic and is valued not only for his ability to offer sound strategic advice to the Senior Management / Boards of Small; Medium; and Large Businesses, but also for his willingness to take an active role in its implementation eg. Tactical and Strategic Plans; Motivating Teams; Delivering exceptional Business Results; Negotiating Deals etc.
He also works with Irish and International Businesses; Trade Bodies and foreign Embassies to promote and develop business opportunities between Ireland; Europe; Africa; Asia and North America. Also works directly with Manufacturing Partners to secure ongoing quality products to Irish / European Businesses
Has experience in successfully managing M&As and Sales of SMEs, including bringing both sides together; raising Equity / Finance and working with their Legal; Tax; Financial Advisors effectively overseeing the entire process.
He has a vast Network of national and international contacts fundraised in a wide range of Business disciplines.
Professional Qualifications include: C Dip A F (Chartered Association of Certified Accountants); Qualified Financial Advisor – QFA (Institute of Bankers) etc.