I am a specialist in business transformation, and bring practical inclusive techniques to lead effective change and delivery. I have an exceptional commercial track record due to my ability to create clear direction and inspire and enthuse people at all levels. Categories where I have extensive experience include Baby, Gift, Toiletries, Skincare, Fragrance and Luxury Bathing. Strong interpersonal skills ensure that change is inclusive, and tricky issues are faced into and resolved.

UK Sales @ From April 2015 to Present (8 months) European Sales @ From April 2015 to Present (8 months) Nottingham, United KingdomOwner @ Strategy Development and Execution Category Management Supplier Management Change Management From March 2010 to Present (5 years 9 months) Managing Director @ Maximise the potential of a business that has developed a breakthrough Nail Drying technology, which has a worldwide patent pending. From April 2012 to Present (3 years 8 months) Non Executive Director @ An independant advisor to the board, and the MD, on all aspects of managing the business. This ranges from Business Development and Company Structure, to Change Management, Sales and Marketing and Effective Meeting Management. From January 2011 to Present (4 years 11 months) Friendly UK Guy @ Manage the introduction of Hello Products into the UK and Ireland. From February 2014 to April 2015 (1 year 3 months) Nottingham, United KingdomBusiness Development Manager @ Lead the strategy development of Toiletries; Baby; Food; Christmas Gift; Photo and Electrical Beauty From June 2008 to March 2010 (1 year 10 months) Category Manager, Seasonal Gift @ P&L accountability for Christmas Gift. From 2006 to 2008 (2 years) Category Manager, Baby @ From 2003 to 2006 (3 years) Category General Manager, Toiletries @ From 2001 to 2003 (2 years) Customer Development Manager, Sun, Skin and Hair @ Strategy Development, and Delivery of Strategic Initiatives From 1999 to 2001 (2 years) Category Manager, Suncare @ From 1996 to 1999 (3 years) Business Process Re-engineering @ Work with PWCooper to re-organise core commercial proceses (price, promotions, space) From 1994 to 1996 (2 years) Senior IT Consultant @ Lead the development of Applications and Systems for Boots Marketing team, including the launch of the Boots Advantage Card. From 1991 to 1994 (3 years) Commercial Manager, IT @ Responsible for all IT spend of £50m pa on mainframes; EPOS systems, software, maintainance, consultancy etc From 1989 to 1991 (2 years) Buyer, Mens and Fine Fragrance @ From 1987 to 1989 (2 years) IT Support Manager @ Ran various IT helpdesks and installed IT systems in warehouses From 1983 to 1987 (4 years)

BSc (Hons) Maths, Economics, IT, Mathematics, Business @ University of Bristol From 1979 to 1982 wigan technical college Ian Abbott is skilled in: Retail, Brand Management, Workshop Facilitation, Change Management, Categorization, Business Transformation, FMCG, People Development, Business Planning, Merchandising, Business Strategy, Team Leadership, Customer Insight, Business Development, Strategy