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Miles Freeman
Executive Director
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Summary
Influential Senior Manager with varied management experience and a sustained record of success in the Business-to-Business marketplace. Extensive background in production-oriented recycling & chemicals industries, managing operational and environmental priorities to meet strategic objectives.
As a motivational leader with a record of success in Industrial environments seeking change opportunities, whilst capitalising on technologies and improved methods to surpass targets, utilising innovative/creative ideas and very strong strategic, marketing and problem solving skills.
With a passion for value-add products/services in the markets for the benefit of all stakeholders, and as a results-driven, ambitious and a competitive business leader focused on transformative leadership and continuous improvement.
Now seeking a challenging role within a progressive organisation
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
Ever Resource Ltd
Cambridge, CAM
01.2020 - Current
- Continued commercialisation of Lead battery recycling technologies with IP valuation exceeding $200mmn
- Heading of marketing and strategic activities for recycling of Lithium-Ion batteries and other battery types, including assessment of recycling technologies and establishing supply chain networks
- License agreement negotiations and Strategic development planning
- Management of JV deployment in Spain
- QHSE and process systems development, management and licensing
- Management / Consultancy to USA and UK/EU Battery recyclers at varying stages of development and maturity
- Executive mentoring to other business leaders to cultivate cohesive leadership team.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy
Chief Executive Officer
Aurelius Environmental / Technologies Ltd
Dudley, West Midlands
01.2016 - 05.2020
- Executed successful business start-up strategy inclusive of permits, licenses, marketing, commercial, financial, QHSE systems and development plans creating £6,200K turnover in 2 years
- Successfully negotiated license agreement for technology commercialisation from Cambridge University
- Secured public funding grants of over £3mmn
- Project Management of Global Strategy / Seed technology development to commercialisation
- Oversaw budgetary and financial activities and implemented strategies to grow business and profits.
- Devised key initiatives that drove substantial business growth.
- Spearheaded expansion strategies to increase business market share, drive growth and increase customer base.
- Interfaced with employees, clients and suppliers to lead high-performing operations.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners to meet strategic business objectives.
- Executed board decisions to achieve successful strategy implementation.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts
Operations Director
Ecobat (UK) Technologies Ltd
Darley Dale, DBY
01.2008 - 01.2014
- UK division of World's largest producer of Lead, UK T/O more than £2bn, 500+ employees, Responsible for the Logistics & production functions for UK operations, 100+ employees
- Personally compiled and prepared financial and marketing plans to meet EC Directive legislation which achieved 70% control of emerging market within Logistics and 90% within Materials recycling and management against expectations (budget) of 65% market share
- Successfully developed and established strategic culture change programme resulting in improvement of HSE performance by 25% year-on-year beating corporate targets and in an operating climate of 50% increased operating activity
- Personally, led major recovery of the business following a catastrophic fire, which destroyed core operations and threatened business viability
- In cross-functional leadership role the facility was rebuilt within 2 years and within total budget of £7,500K without incident
- Pioneered UK group solution to reduce logistics costs by analysing all group Logistic and warehousing costs, championed the creation of centralised logistics network, saving £1,800,000 per year (24%) and improved service lead times by 30%
- Cultivated culture of continuous improvement, clearly outlining objectives and ideal processes.
- Motivated team members by providing mentoring and development opportunities.
- Cultivated positive rapport across all enterprise levels, managing stakeholder relations in support of organisational needs.
General Manager
Ecobat Technologies UK
Willenahll, West Midlands
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Tracked 20 core KPIs to drive profitability and target delivery.
- Monitored and evaluated teams, identifying and targeting opportunities for improvements yielding 25% increased revenues and 10% EBIT to the company
- Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer relationships through effective account management.
- Empowered staff members to contribute to continuous improvement, quality and growth of company.
- Increased revenue streams through expanded products/service offerings by introducing 3 new services whilst improving operating margins by 8%, managing schedules and performing variance and risk analysis to implement corrective actions.
- Developed and implemented budgetary and resource allocation plans.
- Managed high-performing teams to deliver quality customer service and stable profits.
QHSE Manager
Ecobat Group
Walsall, West Midlands
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Oversaw facility maintenance and allocated needed resources to meet standards.
- Developed and Monitored all QHSE policies, procedures and measures for guaranteed regulatory and systems compliance.
- Translated senior management directives into actionable front-line policies and implemented changes with staff.
- Represented organisations at seminars, conferences and business events.
- Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
- Designed and implemented training to further develop staff based on business goals.
- Developed organisational policies for administrative oversight and internal controls.
QHSE Manager
Phipps & Co incorporating G&P Batteries
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Planned, implemented and evaluated QHSE Policy, goals and objectives for entire group over 7 companies and 500+ staff
- Responsible for all QHSE corporate standards/regulatory compliance
- Implemented BCP for 2 companies as a function of Insurance underwriter requirements
Regional Operations Manager
SARP Industries/Veolia
01.1995 - 01.2000
Operations Senior Supervisor
01.1993 - 01.1995
Group Laboratory Manager
Whelan Environmental
01.1991 - 01.1993
Laboratory Chemist
Whelan Environmental
01.1990 - 01.1991
Education
Technical Competence in Hazardous Waste Transfer/Treatment Operations - Waste Management
Chartered Institue of Waste Management
Bromsgrove 03/2012 - Current
Certificate in Professional Competence - Transport Management
Road Haulage Association
Wolverhampton, WLV 03/2010 - 07/2010
NEBOSH Diploma - Health & Safety
Key Consultancy
Bromsgrove, WOR 05/2004 - 09/2005
MBA - Business
Open University
Birmingham 08/2000 - 05/2005
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Birmingham University
Birmingham, BIR 09/1991 - 06/1996
Skills
KPI management
Strategic thinking
Entrepreneurial mindset
Operations management
Mentoring and training
Business planning
Problem solving skills
Financial management
Business administration
Complex negotiation
High-value project management
Employee management
Project budgeting
Strategic networking
Data collection and analysis
Accomplishments
- Strategic Planning & Leadership: Focuses on developing strategies that invest in future sustainable business success
- Presents sound business cases supported with strong evidence
- Communicates clearly to teams, displaying purpose in achieving overall business objectives
- Marketing: Very strong leadership, and management and execution of the fundamental building blocks of businesses and their integration across Logistics, Operations, Technology, finance, commercial, people and systems to achieve strategic objectives and growth
- Operational Management & Control: Organises business resources and processes so that all are working towards common goals
- Uses management information to highlight priority areas and ensure planned expenditure delivers anticipated benefits
- Experienced in 5S and Lean manufacturing techniques
- People Management: Firm believer in participative style of engagement to encourage ideas and good decision making at all levels
- Helps identify development needs and addresses through planned training supported with mentoring and coaching
- Problem Solving: Conducts a structured approach to determining the best methods for gaining competitive advantage and stronger performance when facing complex and challenging situations
- Commercial/Financial Acumen: Full budget responsibility (up to £50mmn), forecasting and budgetary control skills into the drive for profit improvement
- Market Knowledge: Clear awareness of opportunities and drivers in the sector, managing operational development and position, conducts regular reviews of market dynamics
- Communication: Consistent, clear, inclusive and fact-based communication style
- Influences internal and external stakeholders by considering other viewpoints and drivers when deciding most appropriate communication method and content.
Interests
Timeline
Managing Director
Ever Resource Ltd
01.2020 - Current
Chief Executive Officer
Aurelius Environmental / Technologies Ltd
01.2016 - 05.2020
Operations Director
Ecobat (UK) Technologies Ltd
01.2008 - 01.2014
General Manager
Ecobat Technologies UK
01.2006 - 01.2008
QHSE Manager
Ecobat Group
01.2003 - 01.2006
QHSE Manager
Phipps & Co incorporating G&P Batteries
01.2000 - 01.2003
Regional Operations Manager
SARP Industries/Veolia
01.1995 - 01.2000
Operations Senior Supervisor
01.1993 - 01.1995
Group Laboratory Manager
Whelan Environmental
01.1991 - 01.1993
Laboratory Chemist
Whelan Environmental
01.1990 - 01.1991
Technical Competence in Hazardous Waste Transfer/Treatment Operations - Waste Management
Chartered Institue of Waste Management
03/2012 - Current
Certificate in Professional Competence - Transport Management
Road Haulage Association
03/2010 - 07/2010
NEBOSH Diploma - Health & Safety
Key Consultancy
05/2004 - 09/2005
MBA - Business
Open University
08/2000 - 05/2005
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Birmingham University
09/1991 - 06/1996