EXPERIENCE
Led by Bill Pollard, MD, Praesto Management Services Group delivers non exec advisory services across a range of sectors including property, manufacturing, technology and pharma in both the private and public sectors. Praesto has a network of established SME’s that can fufil a diverse range of assignments on time and budget with the desired outcomes and impact..
LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY NON EXEC BOARD ADVISORY
Support to business owner and board, developing business planning strategies, business disposal and acquisitions. Assisting in business diversification and entry into new markets.
Providing mentoring challenge and support to business MD on a regular 121 basis.
GOVERNMENT DEPT TECHNOLOGY TRANSFORMATION PROJECT
Supported a transformational technology platform project for a Government Dept , identified a s a standout model for project delivery across the departments projects.
Responsibilities included advisory member of the Project Board, financial monitoring and forecasting, commercial supplier communications and recommendations, .Regular client liason , strategic advice and project milestone development.
B2B REAL ESTATE SERVICES BUSINESS AND CONSULTANCY EXEC AND NON EXEC ADVISORY
Supporting and driving shareholder, providing consultancy services across 13 EMEA countries. Exec and Non Exec Board director of £110m + B2B real estate services Group. Experience of business sales, acquisitions and closure.
Led Net Zero programme and Planetmark certification across a range of businesses.
SERVICES
Praesto MSG is focused on adding value to businesses and people through targeted interventions and transfer of knowledge and proven strategies.
Mentoring is focused on developing aspiring and experienced business leaders to reach their full personal and business potential through regular remote and ftc 121 sessions, supplemented by occasional group activities.
Company Strategy & Non Exec Board Advisory delivers an agreed and appropriate level of challenge, support and guidance, ideas, and key insightful awareness to organisations.
Business/Patent sale and acquisition helps organisations to establish relationships with potential acquirers and/or alternative supply chain partners wishing to diversify or strengthen market share in a particular sector such as Pharmaceutical, Real Estate Services or Technology Platforms for example.
Mentoring
Company Strategy
Non Exec Board Advisory
Business/Patent sale and acquisition
CONTACT
Bill Pollard
An experienced director having held senior positions in international and national organisations, private and public listed companies. Qualified as a CEng, Bill is able to translate a strategic vision into a tactical plan, delivering accelerated growth and profitability . He’s also driven and lead complex cloud transformation projects and targeted/integrated acquisitions.
Key strengths include mentoring, developing and fast tracking, leaders, developing and retaining strategic client relationships in a range of sectors and data and trends analysis.
Recently retired lead director and shareholder of a large B2B consulting & services firm, he also holds a number of NXD advisory positions in early stage Saas and AGTech businesses .These businesses benefit from his process driven approach and strategic vision whilst leading in a passionate, visible , engaging and approachable style.
ADDRESS
Unit A, Angel Business Centre, 1 Luton Road, Toddington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England, LU5 6DE
Opening Hours
Mon to Fri: 9am – 5pm
bill.pollard@praestomsgltd.com
phone
+44 (0) 7812 582507