Marc Gershon
Edlesborough,Buckinghamshire
Summary
Strategic leader with expertise in company growth, mortgage lending operations, and retail foreign exchange management. Experienced in high-end property development, investment portfolio building, and business negotiations. Strong decision-making skills, risk assessment, and stakeholder management drive successful outcomes. Committed to enhancing brand awareness, financial literacy, and budget control to foster business development.
Overview
7
7
years of post-secondary education
35
35
years of professional experience
Work history
Company Director
Watchtower group of companies
Watford, Hertfordshire
1993.12 - 2026.08
- Progressed from admin assistant to company director, leading expansion into large-scale mortgage lending and retail foreign exchange.
- Built and managed a retail Foreign Exchange business that grew to 30 full-time staff with 8 High St branches, before successful exit via sale to a large multinational company.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations and strategic growth while leading the team and managing major business transactions.
- Focused on high-end property development and established an investment group.
- Developed professional relationships with business partners, shareholders and authorities to establish trust, rapport and reliability.
- Developed innovative strategies, leading to market dominance.
Firearms Instructor
British Army Cadets
1992.01 - 1993.10
- Delivered firearms training and instruction to enhance trainee proficiency and safety.
- Developed individualised training programmes addressing unique trainee needs to maximise skill acquisition.
- Assisted in weapon maintenance to ensure reliability and longevity of equipment.
Education
St Albans Boys School
St Albans 1985.09 - 1992.08
Skills
- Foreign Exchange Strategy
- Mortgage operations
- Luxury Property Investment
- Asset Management
- Investment strategy
- Growth strategy
- Business development
- Business Transition Management
- Stakeholder management
- Financial literacy
- Strategic leadership
- Negotiation skills
- Engaging leadership style
Affiliations
- Long Range Target Shooting
- Motor Racing
- Scuba Diving
Timeline
Company Director
Watchtower group of companies
1993.12 - 2026.08
Firearms Instructor
British Army Cadets
1992.01 - 1993.10
St Albans Boys School
1985.09 - 1992.08