Neil Ouzman
Congleton,UK
Summary
Charismatic and pioneering leader with 25+ years of experience as Senior Director in deadline-driven, fast paced working environments. Solutions-focused; with proven history of streamlining processes in compliance with regulations and standards to avoid crossover and drive efficiency. Highly communicative leader adept in monitoring department performance metrics and rendering relevant process improvements. Established project champion with expertise in tracking financial operations and strategically planning to optimize overarching functions. Results-driven, ambitious and competitive business leader focused on transformative leadership and continuous improvement to drive growth and maximise profits. Tenacious executive ready to take on a challenging role, meet goals and surpass expectations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
Years of passing my MBA
Work History
CEO
Nexozz Ltd
Cape Town, South Africa
09.2021 - Current
- Nexozz is a free to use Film & TV ad supported platform focused on emerging markets and launching in Africa.
- Built MVP bootstrapping and awarded Gold investability rating from Capital Pilot accessing the boost fund of £50,000
- Utilised industry expertise to influence business decisions, resulting in Launch
- Spearheaded development and delivery of future product offerings based on in-depth market research.
Co-Founder COO/CTO
WEVU, WDSL
Theale
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Leveraged strong interpersonal skills to negotiate with key partners and retailers
- Liaised with best-in-class suppliers to build OTT platform
- Collaborated with stakeholders to fine tune implement process improvements for technology and areas of concern
- Investment of £2M from Westcoast Holdings movie cards were marketed solely through TESCO in the retail market
- Introduced WEVU into streaming industry and negotiated to get WEVU's unique product supplied in more than 500 TESCO stores
- Built best in class Royalty and analytics module with Whip Media using studio metadata
- Collaborated with TESCO's commercial team and IT team to integrate third-party till integrators
- Championed project with Talk-Talk to take over their digital film store onto their platform.
- Negotiated and drafted contracts with business partners, clients and vendors, saving company over £5,000,000
Managing Director
Silkroute Worldwide
London
06.2018 - 10.2020
- Devised strategy aligning with vision and goals and governed overarching resources and day to day operations of team
- Innovated ideas and analysed financial and non-financial reports to enhance performance and increase efficiency
- Hired team to administer multi million revenue stream and negotiated with partners to facilitate supply chain
- Collated reports and governed JV stakeholders
- Developed and sustained long-lasting cooperative and productive professional relationships with clients
- Introduced Virgin Media online store with Vubiquity and integrated systems to send packaged media alongside digital content to virgin consumers
- Collaborated with all film studios to established physical fulfilment solution for Virgin Media
- Created supply chain partnering with CTO to oversee pick pack and dispatch of 1500+ titles as an continuous process.
Managing Director
Gilt Edge Media
London
01.2015 - 05.2018
- Took from Start-up to 8M turnover
- Provided customers with outstanding service, extending relationships for future business opportunities.
- Governed activities and logistics for production personnel and events
- Oversaw performance enhancement procedures to drive profitability
- Distributed DVD films with rights, directly working exclusively in UK for ASDA./Wal Mart
Managing Director
Mozo Media LLC
Detroit, Michigan, USA
07.2011 - 01.2014
- Took revenues to $4M in 3 year period
- Launched physical entertainment distribution company in Michigan, USA.
- Generated and achieved regional revenue goals, exceeding targets within company growth strategies.
- Boosted productivity levels by automating routine tasks and implementing digital technologies.Trained and mentored managers to cultivate cohesive leadership team.
- Interpreted underlying risks, business needs, client requirements and cost structures to increase forecasting accuracy.
Managing Director
Mozo Media Ltd
Congleton, UK
12.2008 - 01.2012
- Grew from incorporation to 5m turnover. Sold business to Music Magpie in 2012.
- The first entertainment wholesaler to provide retail with a fully refurbished product. to over two hundred customers in the UK and Europe
- Supplied Tesco with a range of product services in CD, DVD, Games and Telecoms
Commercial Director
Handleman UK Ltd
Warrington, CHW
10.1999 - 11.2001
- Grew revenues from 50m to £350M in a 2-year period
- Responsible for Sales, Marketing and Buying functions of the business
- Led successful customer negotiations, resulting in providing ASDA exclusively with complete category management adding 250m in revenues
Trading/Commercial Director
Lifetime Entertainment Ltd
Warrington, CHW
04.1998 - 02.2000
- Supplying the retail sector with a category managed solution for entertainment products. Increasing turnover from 35m to 50m
- As Trading Director was responsible for all commercial areas.
- Instrumental in selling the company to Handleman Company.
- Led NAM team of eighteen whilst managing complex relationships with key clients.
Retail Controller/Retail Director
Granada Hospitality
Toddington, CBF
05.1994 - 11.1998
- Responsible for retail and forecourt sales and commercial buying over all categories. P&L £80m
- Managed estate wide design and refit program and rebranding. Profitability and sales grew on a year-on-year basis, exceeding expectations.
Senior Branch Manager
WH Smith
Various
08.1983 - 07.1994
- General Management- 9 GM positions with increasing revenue & complexity
- Facilitated smooth running of branch operations by verifying consistent compliance with standard operating procedures.
- Oversaw all aspects of branch management, including sales, revenue and policy enforcement.
Education
MBA - Business
OUBS
Manchester 09.2001 - 06.2004
Skills
- Operational leadership
- Business development
- Employee management
- Commercial growth acceleration
- Commercial strategies
- Project leading
- Sales strategies
- Account management
- Stakeholder management
- Expert strategist
- Inspiring leadership
- Business planning
- Business scaling
- P&L management
- Financial management
- Google Workspace
- Social media marketing
- Knowledge of [Software]
- Customer-focused
- Team building
- Problem-solving
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Accounting
- Time management
Accomplishments
- OTT Technology
- Organizational Development
- Cost Analysis
- Marketing & Branding
- Strategic Planning
- Team Building
- Business Development
- Performance Improvement
- Improved business successthrough analytics
- Accomplishments
- Boot strapped two start-up business to multimillion turnover employing 100/60 employees which weresuccessfully exited
- Developed AVOD/FAST platform for combining television and films in South Africa
- Pioneered an OTT platform and launched Moviecard concept acquiring Investment of £2 million by
- Westcoast Holdings
- Published films with rights and actively worked exclusively with ASDA in UK.
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
CEO
Nexozz Ltd
09.2021 - Current
Co-Founder COO/CTO
WEVU, WDSL
09.2019 - 10.2021
Managing Director
Silkroute Worldwide
06.2018 - 10.2020
Managing Director
Gilt Edge Media
01.2015 - 05.2018
Managing Director
Mozo Media LLC
07.2011 - 01.2014
Managing Director
Mozo Media Ltd
12.2008 - 01.2012
MBA - Business
OUBS
09.2001 - 06.2004
Commercial Director
Handleman UK Ltd
10.1999 - 11.2001
Trading/Commercial Director
Lifetime Entertainment Ltd
04.1998 - 02.2000
Retail Controller/Retail Director
Granada Hospitality
05.1994 - 11.1998
Senior Branch Manager
WH Smith
08.1983 - 07.1994
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