A finance director focused on turning strategy to cash, acting as an innovative and strategic business partner. Over 15 years experience in industry - building finance teams and processes to deliver business performance through objective analysis, strong risk management and business partnering. Has provided board level leadership to drive strategic change in a wide range of industries in the UK and worldwide, operating in both listed and private equity environments. Demonstrable experience of operating in private equity and leveraged environments, raising finance and creating significant value on exit. Able to act as an effective bridge between businesses, multiple shareholders and banks. A commercial finance partner, with experience of leading negotiations within sales and operational teams, as well as taking responsibility for P&L delivery in a number of roles. Significant experience in leading acquisitions, disposals and integration activity. Has worked on transactions of many sizes, leading deal executions and complex integrations. FCA Qualified

Group Finance Director @ From April 2007 to November 2015 (8 years 8 months) Bristol, United KingdomVP Finance @ From June 2004 to March 2007 (2 years 10 months) Divisional Finance Director @ From 2002 to 2004 (2 years) FD Asia Pacific/ Group Finance Manager @ From 1999 to 2002 (3 years) Financial Controller @ From 1997 to 1999 (2 years) Bristol, United KingdomCorporate Recovery Analyst @ From 1993 to 1997 (4 years) Bristol, United Kingdom

Advanced Management Programme 2010 @ IESE Business School From 2009 to 2010 FCA @ Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales From 1993 to 1996 BSc (Hons) 2:1, Geography @ University of Reading From 1990 to 1993 David Phillips is skilled in: Business Planning, Strategy, Managerial Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Finance, Management, Business Strategy, Leadership, Change Management, Risk Management, Negotiation, Private Equity, International Finance