Chief Executive Officer at SHS Group
Belfast Metropolitan Area
SHS Group
Chief Executive Officer
November 2014 to Present
Belfast, United Kingdom
PZ Cussons
Global Director, Business Transformation - Executive Committee
October 2013 to March 2014
Manchester, United Kingdom
PZ Cussons
Area Director Africa Home & Personal Care
March 2011 to September 2013
Manchester, United Kingdom
PZ Cussons
Managing Director UK
January 2008 to March 2011
PZ Cussons
Finance Director, Nutricima
January 2007 to December 2007
Colgate Palmolive
Global Business Development Director
January 2006 to December 2006
Greater New York City Area
Colgate Palmolive
Finance Director
June 2003 to December 2005
New Zealand
Colgate Palmolive
European Supply Chain Controller
June 2001 to June 2003
Paris Area, France
Colgate Palmolive
European Oralcare Category Controller
January 1999 to May 2001
Brussels Area, Belgium
Colgate Palmolive
European SAP Team
July 1998 to December 1998
Brussels Area, Belgium
Colgate Palmolive
Finance Manager European Divison
December 1996 to June 1998
Greater New York City Area
Colgate Palmolive
Financial Analyst
April 1994 to December 1996
Guildford, United Kingdom
The Coca-Cola Company
Financial Analyst, Finance Manager
August 1992 to March 1994
London, United Kingdom
What company does Elaine Birchall work for?
Elaine Birchall works for SHS Group
What is Elaine Birchall's role at SHS Group?
Elaine Birchall is Chief Executive Officer
What industry does Elaine Birchall work in?
Elaine Birchall works in the Consumer Goods industry.
Who are Elaine Birchall's colleagues?
Elaine Birchall's colleagues are Chris Lillie, Lee Liasi, and John McLarnon
📖 Summary
B. Com & CIMA qualified, experienced board level executive. Specifically in: Finance Supply chain finance Commercial Supply chain Marketing & Sales International experience, including, Africa, Asia Pacific, UK, USA and Europe, in blue chip FTSE listed companies.Chief Executive Officer @ From November 2014 to Present (1 year 2 months) Belfast, United KingdomGlobal Director, Business Transformation - Executive Committee @ Responsible for the consolidation and focus of the global business transformation projects for the group, reporting directly to the CEO. Coordinating and leading the executive committee towards the creation of a new global Operating Model. Accountable for the creation of an organisational framework to enable the accelerated growth for the group, including: Commercial focus on geographic markets Category focus towards brand development and innovation Separation of the commercial and supply chain functions from the commercial arms of the business Integration of all projects with the global ERP project From October 2013 to March 2014 (6 months) Manchester, United KingdomArea Director Africa Home & Personal Care @ Responsible for all Personal & Home Care Operations in Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya. Carried out Capability audits Overhaul of Category and Brand Strategy Creation and delivery of five year strategy for Africa including export territories From March 2011 to September 2013 (2 years 7 months) Manchester, United KingdomManaging Director UK @ Managed end to end Value Chain for UK Business. Responsible for the following brands: Imperial Leather Carex Original Source Charles Worthington Morning Fresh Accountable for the completion of the new manufacturing facility in Swinton Total responsibility for all functions: sales/marketing/R&D/Supply Chain/Finance/HR and Legal. Worked with the PLC board on the following projects: HQ relocation The Sanctuary St Tropez Supply Chain Successfully delivered top and bottom line growth. From January 2008 to March 2011 (3 years 3 months) Finance Director, Nutricima @ Responsible for the JV contract review and redesign. Advised on Capex Steering Group for the JV new food manufacture. Member of the JV. Board. From January 2007 to December 2007 (1 year) Global Business Development Director @ Global Services From January 2006 to December 2006 (1 year) Greater New York City AreaFinance Director @ From June 2003 to December 2005 (2 years 7 months) New ZealandEuropean Supply Chain Controller @ From June 2001 to June 2003 (2 years 1 month) Paris Area, FranceEuropean Oralcare Category Controller @ From January 1999 to May 2001 (2 years 5 months) Brussels Area, BelgiumEuropean SAP Team @ From July 1998 to December 1998 (6 months) Brussels Area, BelgiumFinance Manager European Divison @ From December 1996 to June 1998 (1 year 7 months) Greater New York City AreaFinancial Analyst @ From April 1994 to December 1996 (2 years 9 months) Guildford, United KingdomFinancial Analyst, Finance Manager @ From August 1992 to March 1994 (1 year 8 months) London, United KingdomAssociate's degree, Accounting and Finance @ The Chartered Institute of Management AccountantsBachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) @ Dublin City University Elaine Birchall is skilled in: Supply Chain, Management, SAP, Finance, FMCG, Business Planning, Forecasting, Business Strategy, Customer Insight, Strategy, Key Account Management, Change Management, Supply Chain Management, Consumer Products, Business Transformation
Extraversion (E), Sensing (S), Feeling (F), Judging (J)
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