Ken provides business advice to early stage, established and growth businesses. He was formerly a Bank director with over 20 years experience in providing management advice and support to both established and growing businesses.
In his Director role he has proven extensive experience and success in planning and leading teams. He has also had Executive responsibility as Head of Sales with key achievements being the launch of a National Field Sales Force and the establishment and embedding of Sales Management Systems. Prior to this his Initial career was in Engineering in Production Control, with a particular interest in processes and efficiency.
He has a reputation for getting things done.
Areas of Expertise
Practical advice and support to businesses to ‘Help them identify how to get the best out of their business - and then to support them putting it into practice’ The particular focus is on…
- Being clear on priorities – and what would make a difference
- Getting all management and staff performing at their best
- Putting changes into practice
He has had extensive in helping directors develop and grow their business, including through difficult ‘recessionary’ periods. These close working relationships extend from main board directors, senior managers and Start Ups across all disciplines e.g. production to logistics to business development and general business management. Needless to say he has extensive with all relevant other local specialists and agencies.
Examples of Recent Work
- Increased profitability of Logistics business by 12 percent through Improved the leadership and effectiveness of the middle management
- Developed growth plans for a hotel group with key risks identified and managed
- Reviewed and shaped the strategic direction of growing services business. Profitability now restored along with base for growth
Testimonials:
‘Extremely effective in helping us identify our priority issues and keeping us focussed in following these through’ (Edwards and Elliott)
‘We chose Ken Sankey to assist with our Performance Management Programme. His extensive business experience has been inspirational to all of our managers. And the quality of the followup, not just the initial work, has ensured that the results have been achieved. Ken’s refreshing but direct approach is just one of his key attributes. I have no hesitation in recommending him’ (Shorts Group)
