Mike - Experienced and passionate about business. Someone who insists on raising the bar.

About Mike

Mike is an experienced CEO/MD/Director with extensive knowledge of UK and International markets both commercially and culturally. Mike has lived and worked in Germany, USA & the Middle East, successfully and profitably leading, managing and developing businesses of 1 to 500 employees and turnover from £start up to £50m, including diverse group & brand management an MBO and PE exit.

  • Quality & People orientated - achieved ISO 9001/2 and implemented Investors in People
  • Sales and Profit driven - consistently and profitably grown businesses £0 to £50m
  • Entrepreneurial - grown operations from start-up and completed MBO and exit
  • International perspective - 35 years of International business and cultural experience
  • Leadership - a natural leader and decision maker “can do and will do attitude”



  • A highly respected, proactive, focussed, dynamic and driven individual
  • Structured, committed and well organised team builder
  • Extensive International experience having travelled widely in Europe and lived and worked in UK, USA, Germany & Mid East
  • A motivational leader with gravitas, character and a highly experienced people manager
  • Hands on and strategic capabilities and creative experience
  • Committed to people development and has a high level of emotional intelligence
  • Strong commercial acumen and experience with an innovative and entrepreneurial attitude
  • Change management, business rejuvenation and restructuring experience
  • Operates well in and understands different multicultural, political and economic situations
  • Technically competent and capable of grasping complex situations in challenging environments
  • Decision maker who thrives in adversity and is able to transform attitudes and performance
  • Proven track record with P&L, BS, CF responsibility
  • Strategic development of core brand, multi brand and product management
  • Experience of supply chain, logistics and contract negotiation
  • MBO experience and exit to PE

Business Experience


  • Business Strategy
  • Leadership and People Management
  • Sales, Distribution and Commercial Negotiation
  • International Business Development
  • NPD
  • Marketing
  • Finance & MBO

Professional Experience


  • Director, Council Member, Vice President, President & Past President of the Lighting Industry Federation 1995 - 2014
  • Director & Council member of the Lighting Industry Association 2014 - 2017
  • Chairman of Lumicom
  • Regional Director - Institute of Directors (IOD)
  • Member of the Worshipful Company of Light mongers

Communicator & Integrity

I have known Mike for several years both as a colleague and Non-executive Director at WILA Lighting and through lighting industry Associations.


Mike is an excellent leader and business manager with strong communication skills. He leads and builds strong teams and is driven by success. He has a very extensive industry network and is highly regarded for his knowledge and integrity.


He is questioning and challenging and likes to drive new ideas and innovation.


Mike has strong commercial attributes and is a proven deal maker. His business energy is boundless and he would make a great asset to any business.

Rod Bennion

OBE FRICS FCIOB FRSA