John Fowler's Resume

Fifteen years experience of advising boards as independent consultant, specialising in change management including board level facilitation and development. Strong experience in and marketing, especially relating scientific techniques to business drivers Strong scientific techniques awareness including computing, software (including eBusiness) and all aspects of communications – LAN, WAN, wireless (2/2½/3G), Internet and optical technologies. International experience across mainland Europe, North America, the Far East and Australia.

Outstanding ability to absorb new data and synthesise key points quickly and accurately Specialised in project managing virtual/cross-functional teams in complex environments. 20+ years experience in developing and presenting ideas for change. Project leader of large scale/high profile projects/programmes. Highly organised with an eye for detail. Well developed communication and influencing skills at board level. Good financial awareness and business planning skills, including developing and managing budgets.

Developed a global development program for Dell around Resource Management and Driving the Virtual Team – based in Bracknell and Austin, Texas. Worked with the VP of Public Sector in the United Kingdom to roll the program out to key field and Management including the education sector. Developed and implemented the channel strategy for a start-up, including lead role in acquiring partners. Redirection of a European organization from commodity product to complex solution . Ran board level facilitation sessions and developed 3 tier program to train management and (600 people) in the new methodology. Developed and delivered business focused tutorials for the IBM/Cisco relationship in Europe. Cross-cultural change management program for the Asia Pac region of a global company. Developed the Key Executive Messages workshop, ensuring that all customer facing people understood the company’s end to final end proposition for the European arm of global company Commercial and technical due diligence for VCs acquiring part of a communications company. Leader/Mentor for the Academy, with the program bringing new non-industry and management people into a rapidly expanding scientific techniques company. Led profiling exercise of people, assessing skills and knowledge of individuals

Fifteen years running own consultancy with clients including Dell, Cisco/IBM, NortelNetworks, WorldCom and VC companies. Areas of expertise include: Developed and implemented virtual team development for Dell Public Sector Developing channel strategy and consistent “Go to market messages” Commercial and technical due diligence for high scientific techniques companies Learning and Development programmes designed to deliver bottom line results Development and delivery of programs driven from board level to customer contact points Executive search and recruitment, over 200 executives placed in high tech industries Mentoring and coaching of executives in performance improvements

Six year’s and business management in the data communications industry working for blue chips including Northern Telecom and Motorola.

Four years in software development and 5 years as consultant selling computer hardware and software (including ICL and Data General)

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