INTRODUCING NEIL ANTHONY WHITEHEAD
Neil Whitehead exists to solve the critical issues facing our clients, both large and small. Our unique approach is not only what differentiates us, but also what makes us successful. We provide a broad range of services and solutions to help organisations facilitate change, achieve their vision and optimise performance and productivity.
ORIGINAL THINKER CREATES SUCCESS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Neil Whitehead has vast experience working at Board level in making businesses think differently, helping them to disrupt their markets and so achieve greater commercial success.
PROVEN TRACK RECORD IN ENABLING BUSINESS SUCCESS
Neil has a proven track record in enabling businesses to develop and improve. He has worked with the Russian government in St Petersburg with 50 established businesses, making them think differently and reappraise their decisions, assisting with strategy, market positioning, branding, design direction, communications and accounting.
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Neil is a business mentor to many post-graduate established companies at 3 London Universities - UCL, London South Bank, which won Entrepreneurial University of the Year, and Kingston.
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At Fitch, the international design agency, as Managing Director and on the Global Board, Neil was instrumental in growing and developing the company resulting in its successful sale for £27 million to Lighthouse (now part of WPP).
CREATIVE DIRECTION, BRANDING & MARKET POSITIONING ANALYSIS
Neil has worked with the Boards of many well-known international brands as their consultant Creative Director, including: O2, BNP Paribas, Ford, Kingfisher, Unilever, ING Bank.
SOME RECENT EXAMPLES OF COMPANIES MENTORED
Funds raised for international launch
FALCON DHQ
Falcon DHQ provides SaaS for the private security industry, turning non-computerised information into useable real-time tangible knowledge.
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Neil was involved with its business strategy, branding and interface development, enabling Falcon DHQ to successfully raise funds and to launch its product internationally.
Business strategy
PETARE: VENEZULAN STREET FOOD
Petare is a Venezulan street food company based in London and is now expanding rapidly. Neil was involved with building strong brand awareness and a clear marketing narrative. In the beginning Neil suggested that a cost effective method of launching the company was to set up market stalls. This was so successful that it has enabled the company to self-fund the setting up fixed restaurants.
Market expansion
FIT 2 TRIP
Fit2Trip provides travel insurance for those with pre-existing medical conditions and now is expanding rapidly. Neil was involved with its branding and communications and also provided inspiration on how to break into new country markets.
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ROLLEYGOLF
Business Strategy
RolleyGolf is a beautifully designed foldable, motorised, ride-on golf trolley. Neil assisted with business strategy and introductions to other business contacts. It is now increasingly seen in use in the UK.
EVOLVE O-PRO
Branding and Communications
An innovative data management software company, Neil established a logo, branding and assisted with business strategy. The company is now seeking funding.
ACCELERATOR PROGRAMME, RUSSIA
Innovative Solutions
Neil has extensive experience of working in Russia and in St Petersburg he has supported this government sponsored programme by providing his international expertise to established businesses. Neil has assisted them with branding, business strategy, finding route-to-market solutions both within Russia and internationally, providing financial structuring advice and input on exit strategies.
Companies mentored most recently include:
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Diva: a herbs, spices and seasoning business. With sanctions in place Neil encouraged their brand appearance and positioning to look more international. He also advised on their point of sale, distribution and business strategy, all of which has resulted in a significant uplift in sales, many of which are now international.
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Afina: a handbag manufacturer. Neil commissioned a handbag designer to develop some new branding ideas with the local team in order to tackle the dominance of the major brands.
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NobleFish: a company providing Sturgeon to the restaurant trade.
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