JTI (Japan Tobacco International)

I’m an international leader in FMCG with a track record for success in turnaround situations – including rapid growth, downsizing, setting up new capabilities such as above market supply chains and new work systems, bring about step changes in efficiency and reliability.

My experience of living and working in many different countries has given me the cultural adaptiveness required to lead in roles with global accountability.

I have set and executed strategy for all parts of manufacturing and supply chain, including circular economy and ESG. I project with gravitas in board level environments.

I also have a sound working knowledge of corporate governance and experience of corporate audit committees, international trade and sustainability committees.

I have a reputation as an inspirational, authentic people leader with a track record for commercial results. I also have extensive experience of coaching and mentoring within and outside of the companies I have worked for, and undertake keynote speaking about gender diversity.

My expertise includes:

• global manufacturing network optimisation
• driving performance in factories through application of integrated work systems
• end to end supply chain aggregation and synchronisation
• organisation transformations.