Mark Pinder

• Established a customer-focused platform to optimise UK manufacturing by bridging industry gaps and fostering collaboration.
• Developed efficient supply chain network with digital, physical inventories, just-in-time deliveries, and consignment stock for critical spares, materials.
• Created an ecosystem for businesses to access advanced technologies like 3D printing, CNC machining, injection moulding, and laser cutting.
• Led initiatives to reduce downtime, optimise machine use, and enhance industry resilience through shared resources and smart project management.
• Provided consulting on internalising manufacturing, including business case development, machine acquisition, training, and system implementation.
• Implemented data-driven tools for decision-making, forecasting, and scaling operations.

Forging Innovation Group subsidiaries:

• SHIFT3D: High-speed, on-demand manufacturing from prototyping to full-scale production.
• Pivot Point Dynamics: End-to-end product development, guiding businesses from concept to market.
• Additive Manufacturing Supplies Ltd: Recycling powder waste, supplying premium spares, and refurbishing 3D printers for sustainability.

• Spearheading the academy’s strategic vision, ensuring operational efficiency and financial sustainability
• Driving initiatives to integrate advanced manufacturing, digital transformation, and STEM education to equip the next generation with critical industry skills
• Developing partnerships with manufacturing enterprises to create talent pipelines that bridge the skills gap in the engineering and manufacturing sectors
• Implementing cost-effective financial models and grant acquisition strategies to secure sustainable funding

• Enabled greater understanding of global market share, and pricing
  policies to achieve competitive advantage.
  
• EU Strategy development & implementation
• Tailor commercial pitch to senior executives
  Strategic account management
• Marketing research
• Managed key accounts, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
  
• Drove revenue growth with innovative sales strategies.
  
• Collaborated with stakeholders to align business goals and objectives.
• Spearheaded training programmes, enhancing team capabilities.
  
• Developed strategic partnerships for sustained growth.
  
• Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure best possible terms
• Executed successful product launches, driving market penetration.
• Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and
  budget.
• Devised comprehensive business plans, enabling sustainable growth.

• Enhanced customer satisfaction through prompt issue resolution
  tactics.
• Coordinated with international partners to streamline operations.
  Boosted team morale with regular communication and feedback
  sessions.
• Developed industry relationships by attending global trade shows and conferences.
• Strengthened company's position in the market with innovative
  product promotion strategies.
• Conducted detailed market research, resulting in competitive
  advantage.
• Spearheaded key account management, enhancing customer loyalty
  and retention.
• Oversaw budget management, ensuring cost-effective practices.
  Managed complex negotiations, resulting in favourable contracts.
• Implemented comprehensive sales plans to drive business growth.
• Drove revenue increase with targeted sales initiatives.
• Cultivated global market knowledge for improved sales strategies.
• Enhanced sales performance, actively monitoring all leads and
  conversions.
• Took ownership of lead pipeline to exceed targets and monitor budget
  adherence.
• Recruited, trained and motivated distributors to foster ongoing favourable partnerships.
• Drafted sales reports and facilitated accurate performance tracking
  against sales targets through Salesforce.
• Reviewed sales performance and addressed actionable solutions for
  underperforming areas