Neil Ouzman

Based at Keele University Nexclowd is a Cyber Agency offering Cyber Protection products and services such as penetration testing, SOC services and accreditation (Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus) and Lead implementor for ISO/IEC 27001:2022.

• Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
• Maintained organisational compliance with applicable legislation and regulations.
• Maintained agile, responsible organisation with sustained revenue growth by monitoring industry forecasts, honing budgets and adjusting marketing strategies.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.