Martin Rees-Davies

I love brands, sales and business and the challenge of delivering long term sustainable and ethical growth. I have always thrived on building outstanding relationships and partnerships in order to understand brand aspirations, values and goals that lead to well thought through consumer products. Managing an excellent team that are responsible for designing, printing, publishing and buying in from 3rd party publishers over 1,000 separate sku's of calendars and diaries every year. We work with over 90 licenses and many worldwide leading brands. These include the likes of Emma Bridgewater, Hallmark, Universal Studios, The Times, The Daily Telegraph, Sony and Unilever to name a few. Over a number of years I have particularly developed relationships and business within the Charity sector including National Geographic, WWF, RSPB, The National Trust, RSPCA, RNLI, Help for Heroes, Kew, RHS, Marie Curie and National Parks. Key to this growth is product that is aligned to each Charity that delivers valuable additional income to these wonderful causes. Specialties include; - Intrapreneur and development of innovative, exciting and sustainable new business. - Leading and negotiating IP and licensing partnerships and relationships. - Excellent communication skills. - Viable financial and strategic planning. - Product development over large range and aligned with brand and style guides. - Experience of developing export business particular in North America, EU and Australia and NZ. - Commercially astute approach to role, business, brands, role and profitability. - Proven leadership qualities and one who leads by example and encourages initiative, positive, motivational and an enthusiastic approach. Outside work I have always had a passion for property and applying my skills in order to help where I could. I have developed this passion to become and expert within Serviced Accommodation and helping landlords with the challenges of the current property market. I also love all sports and happiest when outside running, cycling, sea swimming, paddleboarding, playing hockey and off piste skiing. If I can combine these with overseas travel and competitions and challenging events then so much the better.