Matthew Wakefield
London,Camden
Summary
My 40 years in the city working with many corporate clients in an advisory capacity has given me great insight and ability to strategise at a corporate level. This I feel will be of great benefit to a board who need someone who can lead ,coordinate the board and promote the company to shareholders and investors. A skilled Chairman proficient in driving improvements and maintaining order within the company board of directors. Offering excellent judgment, strong listening skills and a deep understanding of business operations.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chairman
Oxford Biodynamics PLC
Oxford, Oxfordshire
12.2020 - 03.2025
- Established strategic business direction by overseeing board meetings.
- Strategic planning for the company.
- Advised CEO on critical matters, fostering effective leadership at the top level.
- Developed successful partnerships with stakeholders and was directly involved in raising over 30 million sterling for company .
- Worked with board of directors to establish objectives and decisively lead operations.
- Established strong rapport with stakeholders to enhance business credibility.
- Maintained organisational compliance with applicable legislation and regulations.
Partner
Badenhill LLP
London
09.2009 - 03.2025
- Secured key client accounts for sustained firm growth.
- Spearheaded major merger negotiations, resulting in significant business expansion.
- Negotiated high-value contracts to secure long-term business stability.
- Conducted regular staff appraisals to retain top talent and foster a motivated workforce.
- Understood regulatory and statutory guidelines to deliver compliant legal advice.
- Retained specialist knowledge to offer clients expert case guidance and management.
Founding Partner and Head of Sales and Research
Collins Stewart Stockbrokers
London
01.1992 - 09.2004
- Directed day-to-day work of 40 employees and motivated teams to exceed objectives.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Recruited and managed senior staff with focus on delivering clear results.
- Personal responsibility for top institutional clients
Education
MBA - FINANCE
City University Business School
London 09.1982 - 06.1984
LLB - LAW
Leeds University
Leeds 09.1978 - 06.1981
Skills
- Mergers and acquisitions expertise
- Mentorship and training
- Leadership excellence
- Corporate finance
- Emergency response planning
- Team Leadership
- Board development
- Visionary thinking
- Influential networking
- Investment deals
- Shareholder relations
Timeline
Chairman
Oxford Biodynamics PLC
12.2020 - 03.2025
Partner
Badenhill LLP
09.2009 - 03.2025
Founding Partner and Head of Sales and Research
Collins Stewart Stockbrokers
01.1992 - 09.2004
MBA - FINANCE
City University Business School
09.1982 - 06.1984
LLB - LAW
Leeds University
09.1978 - 06.1981
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