David Butler

A successful retail / wholesale / E-commerce MD. Consistently exceeded results and objectives whilst leading the transformation of various businesses within the UK / Europe and internationally with emphasis in Retail Operations, Property strategy, Buying strategy, People Development and Leadership. Led various fundamental business re-structures to profitability - I led the Central Operations function for METRO within the UK from 2005 during a significant period of change to re-align the business after a period of underperformance, in 2008 I was responsible for the UK operations for PE owned JTF and during 2009/10 initiated turnaround and market entry strategies within European and UAE businesses. In 2010 I joined ECCO and led the creation and turnaround of a retail arm now within the main parent group based in Switzerland. This subsidiary is now growing extensively within its European network both organically via expansion and digital growth and via acquisition. Led acquistion and integration of complementary businesses into portfolio which further developed revenues and Brand presence. Defined with parent group the strategy for future business development and stabilisation for the brand in its retail footprint. Currently looking to identify businesses which require further growth via additional investment and / or advisory Senior level support or permanent opportunities...........please call 07960 856716 or email.