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Holgate Business Advisors

Principal/Owner: John Holland

contact details:
	Holgate Business Advisors 220 Gatestone Ave Oakville Ontario     L6J 5R9 Canada
tel:	905.8493658
fax:	905.849.4041
mobile:	905.399.4757
email:	johnholland@iib.ws holgate@cogeco.ca
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Key Services Offered:
Strategic business analysis, SWOT, Market and Competitive review, development of strategic alternatives and practical solutions. Long range planning, budgeting, and annual business planning.

Core Experience of Principals:
General management of companies in N. America, Europe and Africa.Business strategy and planning. Specialist skills in brand marketing, competitive positioning, USP development, advertising and promotion strategies. Selling skills, Sales management, Customer / business development strategies, CRM.

Managed all business functions, including Marketing / Sales Manufacturing, Finance and HR. Developed and launched over 20 new products, created new packaging and designs, product cost reduction skills. Staff selection, training and motivation. Managed conferences, staff training and development.

A visionary and creative manager, team player. Gets results - fun to work with.

Qualifications:
BA, Dip Marketing and Finance,General Management Program Cranfield University. 25 years Senior executive and General Management roles. Specialised in brand marketing,product positioning.Sales strategies in Food, Mass, Drug, Fashion and Footwear, Cosmetics, Gas and Convenience trade channels. Accredited Executive Associate, Institute for Independent Business.

Industry Sectors worked in:
Wide experience in packaged goods, Food, household and toiletry products, cosmetics, the footwear / fashion industry, and OTC self-medication.

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