Matt Palmer

Reporting to the Group CEO & leading our growth agenda in a Private Equity backed market leader. Key focus and ownership in Own Label development, Customer growth (organic & inorganic), Proposition development, Customer Loyalty, Profit enhancement & Acquisition due diligence. A member of the Group ESG (Sustainability) Board. The Group is a certified B Corp.

Driving a 'buy and build' strategy creating the UKs largest supplier of school uniforms, accessories and sports apparel. Leadership of category management and sales. Essentially figuring out what we sell, how to sell it and who we sell it to. We are a multi brand business with a large UK stores network and a strong online channel.

Evolua Consulting Limited provides non executive director and business advisory services. In my most recent assignments I provided advisory and Finance Director transition services to £1.6M EBITDA privately owned white goods wholesaling business. Most recently I led a newly acquired International business on behalf of a local authority trading company (LATCo). Creating a new commercial strategy & 5 -year business plan, whilst supporting the transition from owner shareholders to new group management. Rebranded the business and devised a new eCommerce strategy which has subsequently been adopted and rolled out globally.

Leadership of all commercial operations through 3 ownership structures eventually realising a +45% increase in enterprise value. £125m market leader, £16.6m EBIT, Team of 100. Broad functional responsibilities incl. UK Sales & Marketing, International Sales & Marketing and Customer Services, I owned and developed the businesses commercial strategy.

A turnaround in a business servicing the education sector. Responsible for a £100m+ turnover multi-channel sales operation with significant headcount across UK and International markets.

Leadership of the Group's major accounts division and accountable for sales of £50m per annum in a multi channel context. Doubled divisional turnover over a 5 year period whilst improving margins. Restructured and sold a £100m+ subsidiary (Buck & Hickman)

14 year career spanning finance, marketing, sales and sales management.