Richard Westwood
Wombourne,United Kingdom
Summary
A strategic thinker with expertise in logical, critical, and creative thinking, complemented by strong skills in strategic foresight and planning. Demonstrates proficiency in financial strategy and operational excellence, fostering an entrepreneurial mindset to drive business success. Committed to team collaboration and motivation, aiming to leverage these competencies towards achieving organisational goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Board Advisor Cumbrian Ales
Cumbrian Ales
Cockermouth, Cumbria
04.2024 - Current
- Delivered strategic mentoring to enhance team capabilities at both commercial and technical levels.
- Contributed to critical strategic decisions for new brewery location selection.
- Advised on technical design elements of new brewery, ensuring operational efficiency.
Trustee Board Member (Treasurer)
Wildside Activity Centre
Wolverhampton
12.2023 - Current
- Formulated financial strategies, promoting fiscal responsibility
- Collaborated on business plans, resulting in successful execution of projects.
- Coaching to improve creativity and entrepreneurship
Non Executive Chairman
SA Brain & Co
Cardiff, South Wales
10.2022 - Current
- Commissioned market research to gain insights into consumer preferences.
- Encouraged collaboration among teams to enhance overall performance.
- Mandated monthly briefings for workforce to boost understanding and morale.
- Resolved multiple legacy issues, including onerous leases and pension buy-out finalisation.
Education
Master of Science - Biochemistry
University of Birmingham
Birmingham 10.1976 - 09.1977
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Manchester
Manchester 10.1972 - 07.1976
Diploma in Management Studies - Business
University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton 10.1987 - 06.1989
Diploma in Marketing - Marketing
University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton 05.1988 - 05.1989
Master Brewer - Brewing
Institute of Brewing & Distilling
United KIngdomSkills
Logical, critical and creative thinking
Strategic foresight and planning
Financial strategy
Operational excellence
Entrepreneurial mindset
Team collaboration and motivation
Affiliations
- Cycling, most sports, more recently canal boating ( Skipper on Wildside Charity Boat which aims to bring nature to a wider and underprivileged community
- Gardening
- Spending time with family
Accomplishments
- British Institute of Management - Diploma in Management Studies - West Midland Outstanding Student Award.
- Elected one of Wolverhampton's Famous Sons and Daughters 2017
- Member of Wolverhampton Business Champions
Other Voluntary Roles
Beacon Hill Academy School Governor - Sedgley
Institute of Brewing & Distilling - Board and Master Brewer Examiner
Timeline
Board Advisor Cumbrian Ales
Cumbrian Ales
04.2024 - Current
Trustee Board Member (Treasurer)
Wildside Activity Centre
12.2023 - Current
Non Executive Chairman
SA Brain & Co
10.2022 - Current
Diploma in Marketing - Marketing
University of Wolverhampton
05.1988 - 05.1989
Diploma in Management Studies - Business
University of Wolverhampton
10.1987 - 06.1989
Master of Science - Biochemistry
University of Birmingham
10.1976 - 09.1977
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Manchester
10.1972 - 07.1976
Master Brewer - Brewing
Institute of Brewing & Distilling
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