Lynne Mallinson
Penrith,Cumbria
Summary
A dedicated and diligent professional with a full complement of business skills and a strong work ethic, who enjoys working both in a team and independently.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Non Executive Director
H+H Group plc
Carlisle, Cumbria
2019.08 - Current
- Providing strategic guidance, support and challenge to the board to achieve the Group's objectives for growth and shareholder value.
- Developed successful strategies and policies to meet organisational needs and implement improvements.
- Evaluated departmental performance, developed improvements to key operations, and formed sub committees to address shortfalls.
- Kept organisation in compliance with regulations and internal requirements via the Audit & Risk Committee.
- Chair the H&H Group Employees Trust, managing a significant portfolio of internal and external investments for the benefit of the staff.
Non Executive Director
Enterprise Answers
Penrith, Cumbria
2022.07 - 2025.07
- Provided strategic guidance, support and challenge to the board to achieve the company's objectives for growth and stability.
Commercial Director
Classic Desserts
Penrith, Cumbria
2019.02 - 2020.10
- Turned around a declining sales pipeline of £500k pa to a growing £1.3m pa within 13 months.
- Collaborated with board and NPD team to develop extensive new range of cakes and desserts, enhancing product offerings.
- Rebuilt relationships with disgruntled customers, stabilising wholesale catering business and preventing further sales losses.
Managing Director
Country Puddings Ltd
Penrith, Cumbria
2000.11 - 2018.10
- Founded and developed a pudding company from scratch, growing organically to lead a team to manufacture and distribute an extensive product range to independent retailers and grocery multiples across the UK, and exporting to five countries.
- Developed successful strategies and policies, meeting organisational needs and implementing improvements.
- Kept the organisation in compliance with regulations and internal requirements.
Education
Leadership and Management
Lancaster University
Lancaster2012-01
University of Cumbria
CarlisleSkills
- Financial oversight
- Financial statement analysis
- Payroll governance
- Strategic planning
- Strategic marketing
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Hobbies and interests
- Fell walking and long distance hiking
- Bee keeping
Timeline
Non Executive Director
Enterprise Answers
2022.07 - 2025.07
Non Executive Director
H+H Group plc
2019.08 - Current
Commercial Director
Classic Desserts
2019.02 - 2020.10
Managing Director
Country Puddings Ltd
2000.11 - 2018.10
Leadership and Management
Lancaster University
University of Cumbria