Phil Burns
Felpham,west Sussex
Summary
Visionary Chief Executive Officer driving operational excellence across sales, marketing, and finance functions. Achieved a fourfold increase in revenue through strategic negotiations and team collaboration. Cultivated high-performing teams by prioritising training and mentorship, aligning organisational goals with individual development. Results-oriented Chief Executive Officer with expertise in financial management and corporate governance. Negotiates impactful agreements with major suppliers, enhancing business partnerships. Implements ISO standards to strengthen operational frameworks, ensuring compliance and quality.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Sandhurst Instruments Ltd
Chichester, West Sussex
06.2015 - Current
- Provide operational oversight across sales, marketing, and finance functions.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Negotiated Framework agreements with major Water supply companies
- Quadrupled revenue since taking ownership of company
- Trained and mentored employees to maximise team performance.
- Demonstrated consistent hard work and dedication to achieve results and improve operations.
- Oversaw introduction of ISO 9001: 2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO: 4501: 2018
Chief Executive Officer
Controlled Speed Engineering Ltd
Batley, West Yorkshire
09.2000 - 11.2011
- Managed compliance and operations finance technology for sales and marketing teams.
- Handled corporate matters presented to the board each reporting cycle.
- Grew annual revenue to £4m through product and service rollouts.
- Oversaw China Manufacturing
- Launched innovative products and services, driving revenue growth and market share.
Managing Director
Excil Electronics Ltd
Normanton, West Yorkshire
10.1996 - 10.2000
- Built successful business culture focused on performance optimisation and goal attainment.
- Negotiated prime supply contracts with Virgin Rail, Bombardire Rail and GEC Trains for £10m
- Overall responsibility for Finance, Operations and Engineering
- Directed a company restructuring process, improving operational efficiency and employee productivity by 25%.
- Reported to Senior Board of Austrian Plc
General Manager
Plymovent Ltd
Banbury, Oxfordshire
06.1992 - 06.1996
- Managed team of 30 staff
- Managed financial budgets, forecasting, and reporting, ensuring fiscal responsibility and sustainability.
- Selected and mentored senior staff, creating successful leadership team.
- Head of Global training for all subsidiaries
- Direct reporting to CEO in Sweden
Education
Higher National Diploma - Electronics
South Essex College
Southend-on-Sea01-1982
Skills
- Operational leadership
- Revenue growth
- Strategic planning
- Team building
- Financial management
- Corporate governance
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
Sandhurst Instruments Ltd
06.2015 - Current
Chief Executive Officer
Controlled Speed Engineering Ltd
09.2000 - 11.2011
Managing Director
Excil Electronics Ltd
10.1996 - 10.2000
General Manager
Plymovent Ltd
06.1992 - 06.1996
Higher National Diploma - Electronics
South Essex College