David English

Results-driven Managing Director with a proven track record of leading SME business turnarounds, driving sustainable growth, and restoring profitability in challenging environments. Experienced in strategic restructuring, operational optimisation, and financial recovery, with a hands-on leadership style that delivers measurable improvements in performance, cash flow, and organisational efficiency. Skilled in diagnosing underperforming businesses, implementing cost reduction initiatives, renegotiating supplier and creditor terms, and rebuilding groups of individuals into high-performing teams. Adept at stakeholder management, including investors and boards, ensuring alignment and confidence throughout transformation processes. Strong commercial acumen combined with data-driven decision-making to accelerate revenue growth and improve margins, proven in my last 3 leadership positions, achieving 300%, 220% and 100% growth, concurrently with strong EBIT growth. Core expertise includes: business turnaround, change management, operational restructuring, financial restructuring, P&L management, cash flow optimisation, cost control, performance improvement, strategic planning, SME growth strategy, crisis management, stakeholder engagement, corporate governance, due diligence, leadership, and team development. Recognised for delivering rapid, impactful results in complex situations while building resilient, scalable businesses positioned for short, mid and long-term success.