Additional Information

1.	Please note that my contract with Colt Telecom came to an end after 2.5 years and I was earning a very good rate per day.   Not a bad innings for an initial 9‑month contract!
2.	I have been in customer facing roles at senior levels from 1989 onwards looking after many prestigious clients
3.	In the 2.5 years at Colt Telecom PLC, I was dealing with most of the country Managing Directors, CIO, Finance Director, Chief Operating Officer, & President/CEO. I was an Interim Manager/Contractor to them, delivering a network management and order handling system across Europe, plus some troubleshooting.
4.	The highest level I dealt with was at American Express, went up to and including Ministerial Level, whilst running their business in the Middle East & Mediterranean (8 Countries)
5.	At Amex I managed a turnover of $66 million back in 1980/81 - of course, worth much more now
6.	At Amex I was given Portugal to develop from virtually scratch after the Government relaxation.
7.	I have spent many of the last 15 years running outsourcing operations. (Digital & Network Si) - these involved some prestigious City and International clients, with senior level involvement
8.	Network Si had a staff of over 250 people and about half of which were in my division - the total turnover was £15 million - I was Director Managed Services, T/o £7.5 to £8 million, making £2 million a year PBT.
9.	At Digital my managed services portfolio was £30 million, 20 customers and 160 staff - I was London FM Delivery Manager.  (FM being the old term for Managed Services or Outsourcing)
10.	At Amex, Digital & Network Si, I had full P&L responsibility & accountability
11.	All my work since 1989 (not just outsourcing) has involved selling additional services and projects into the customers and prior to that at Amex, I had to increase revenue across my countries.
12.	Most work has involved cost savings.  In some cases considerable savings.
13.	Strong personality, but very personable
14.	Tenacious
15.	Strong leadership Skills - hence able to achieve success through my people
16.	Strong Trouble Shooting Skills.  At Digital I became known as "John'll fix it!"