Graham Macdonald
West Chiltington,West Sussex
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in collaborative decision-making, P and L accountability, and leadership and motivation. Demonstrates exceptional executive communication skills and boardroom presence. Adept at driving organisational success through strategic initiatives and effective team management. Committed to fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Accomplished Chief Executive Officer bringing expertise in business planning, revenue development and change management. Offering 15 years of experience in Automotive industry along with entrepreneurial, forward-thinking mindset and demonstrated track record of achievement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Chief executive officer
Caterham Cars Ltd
Dartford, Kent
06.2012 - 06.2022
- Responsible for 135 employees.
- Boosted employee morale with proactive communication and positive leadership.
- Instituted cost control measures; profitability improvement observed.
- Sculpted company vision by leading strategic planning and setting business goals.
- Established performance metrics, driving workforce excellence ensued.
- Developed sustainable partnerships, strengthening industry relationships.
- Ensured financial stability with rigorous budget management.
- Implemented operational efficiencies to streamline workflow processes.
- Drove corporate social responsibility initiatives, enhancing public image and reputation.
- Oversaw risk management, mitigating potential business threats.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners to meet strategic business objectives.
- Executed board decisions to achieve successful strategy implementation.
- Aligned group strategy and objectives with shareholder and stakeholder needs.
Group CEO
Caterham Group
Oxford, Oxfordshire
11.2013 - 10.2015
- Responsible for the whole Group including Caterham F1 team, Caterham Technology and Innovation.
- Oversaw the JV with Renault Alpine.
- Responsible for over 750 employees across the Group.
- Chaired board meetings for effective decision-making process.
- Fostered a culture of innovation for product development success.
Chief financial officer
Caterham Cars Ltd
Dartford, Kent
02.2007 - 06.2012
- Drove cost reduction initiatives through innovative process improvements.
- Fostered strong relationships with investors, increasing trust and credibility.
- Improved fiscal stability by mitigating financial risks.
- Enhanced profitability with effective cash flow management techniques.
- Streamlined financial processes, improving efficiency and accuracy.
- Oversaw treasury functions to maintain optimal liquidity levels.
- Managed complex budgeting tasks to control costs and increase profits.
- Achieved operational excellence through meticulous financial oversight.
Education
CIMA - Accountancy
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
London 09.1994 - 06.1999
Skills
- Boardroom presence
- Collaborative decision-making
- P and L accountability
- Leadership and motivation
- Executive communication
Affiliations
- Lapsed Private Pilot Licence. Have raced Caterham's for the last 8 years
Timeline
Group CEO
Caterham Group
11.2013 - 10.2015
Chief executive officer
Caterham Cars Ltd
06.2012 - 06.2022
Chief financial officer
Caterham Cars Ltd
02.2007 - 06.2012
CIMA - Accountancy
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
09.1994 - 06.1999
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