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Pete Wootton

Pete Wootton

Biggleswade,Bedfordshire

Summary

Accomplished business leader with a proven track record in business turnaround and growth. Successfully transformed a retail business from administration into a diversified enterprise with multiple revenue streams. Expertise in strategic diversification, expanding operations with tenants, F&B ventures, and leisure businesses for financial stability. Demonstrated project management skills by delivering £500,000 cafe and £400,000 adventure golf course projects on time and within budget. Proficient in licensing and compliance, managing CEFAS and DEFRA licenses for livestock sales, and navigating UK gambling laws to launch a prize draw division. Led international procurement efforts in Japan for premium koi fish sourcing. Committed to sustainability through the installation of a 150kW PV solar system, reducing costs and carbon footprint. Financial expertise includes implementing interest arbitrage strategies for additional revenue and optimising profitability across diverse ventures. Strong leadership capabilities evidenced by growing and managing a team of 50+, fostering innovation and customer focus.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work history

Independent Financial Ventures

Self Employed
12.2020 - Current

Engage in interest arbitrage by strategically borrowing funds at competitive rates and re-lending them against secured assets at higher interest rates. This involves meticulous risk assessment, market analysis, and effective management of loan-to-value ratios to ensure both security and profitability. This initiative generates consistent and scalable revenue streams, diversifying income beyond core business operations while maintaining a focus on financial stability and asset-backed security.

Owner & Managing Director

Perfect Aquatics Ltd
Henlow, Bedfordshire
08.2016 - Current
  • Took over a specialist retail business from administration at age 24, transforming it into a diversified enterprise with multiple income streams.
  • Expanded operations to include 7 on-site tenants, enhancing the company’s financial stability and property utilisation.
  • Launched Koi Cafe, an on-site food and beverage business with a £500,000 building investment, overseeing the entire design and construction process.
  • Developed Bermuda Falls Ltd, an adventure golf course, designing and managing a £400,000 construction project to add a new leisure dimension to the business.
  • Managed a team in Japan responsible for sourcing koi fish directly from breeders, ensuring quality and exclusivity in the core aquatic business.
  • Spearheaded a major sustainability initiative by project managing the installation of a new roof incorporating a £250,000 150kW PV solar system, reducing carbon footprint and operational costs.
  • Successfully managed and navigated complex licensing requirements under CEFAS and DEFRA regulations for selling livestock, ensuring compliance and operational continuity.
  • Carefully navigated UK gambling legislation to prepare for the launch of a prize draw competition division, set to go live in Q1 2025.
  • Grew the team to over 50 employees between England, Japan and Pakistan, fostering a culture of innovation and customer-focused service across all divisions.

Education

GCSEs - Mixed Basic Subjects

Samual Whitbread Community College
Shefford, Central Bedfordshire

Skills

  • Business Turnaround & Growth: Transformed a retail business from administration into a diversified enterprise with multiple revenue streams
  • Strategic Diversification: Expanded operations with tenants, F&B ventures, and a leisure business for financial stability
  • Project Management: Designed and delivered £500,000 cafe and £400,000 adventure golf course projects on time and budget
  • Licensing & Compliance:Managed CEFAS and DEFRA licenses for livestock sales
    Navigated UK gambling laws to launch a prize draw division (Q1 2025)
  • International Procurement: Led a team in Japan sourcing premium koi fish from breeders
  • Sustainability: Installed a 150kW PV solar system, reducing costs and carbon footprint
  • Financial Expertise: Implemented interest arbitrage strategies for additional revenue
    Optimised profitability across diverse ventures
  • Leadership: Grew and managed a team of 50, fostering innovation and customer focus

Affiliations

  • Car Shows & Motorsport
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Topgolf / Driving Ranges with Friends

Accomplishments

    Front page article published in both "The Comet" & "Biggleswade Chronicle (29/12/23)" with the creation of Bermuda Falls Adventure Golf. https://tinyurl.com/aztzxm5y & https://tinyurl.com/bdh3ywe6

Languages

English
Native
Ukrainian
Elementary
Finnish
Elementary

Timeline

Independent Financial Ventures

Self Employed
12.2020 - Current

Owner & Managing Director

Perfect Aquatics Ltd
08.2016 - Current

GCSEs - Mixed Basic Subjects

Samual Whitbread Community College
Pete Wootton