David B.

Professional background

30 years experience in industrial manufacturing (Specialised
Textiles).
Self taught in all aspects including, manufacturing, sales,
marketing and
business finance, employing 150 staff in the UK and 100 staff in
an
offshore operation.
Completed an MBO in October 2003 and exited in February
2008 having
sold 100% shareholding to the third largest competitor in the
world for
this market sector. Turned the profitability from £750k net losses
in
2003 to £1.2m net profit for 2007. Recent investments include:
10% shareholding in a private utility management company.
Active
management roll as non-exec Director.
37% Shareholding in a computer software company
specialising in
Health and Safety issues relating to computer users. Active roll
as a
Sales Director. I am 50 Years old private investor, looking to
invest in
established companies or start up companies with niche
product(s)or
market(s), preferably secured by patent were appropriate.

Areas of Expertise

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