“When Mike comes in to your business prepare yourself for some rapid and invaluable change.  I was within weeks of disaster after the 2008 credit crunch halved the company turnover.  Mike came in and helped me to quickly turn around every aspect of the business – strategy, sales, marketing, personnel, finance and operations and not only helped me save the day but laid the foundations for immediate profitable growth.  The new “green” strategic direction has allowed me to increase turnover 10 fold over the last three years and secure investment from two of TV’s Dragon’s Den investors to help me make Ploughcroft the leading company in the UK in the green energy sector.” 

Mike is a straight talking, tenacious and energetic professional who is able to quickly assimilate wide ranging issues and problems and produce a series of incredibly effective solutions to overcome what seem insurmountable obstacles at first sight.  When a company is facing a turbulent time, it needs the right people around to manage the situation and Mike is certainly the right person to engage at such times. 

Mike managed the Group activities after huge losses on a large construction contract and despite a large cash hole managed to build up the other operating activities to gradually eliminate the funding requirement.  This initially entailed delicate negotiations with the bank and suppliers, aggressive cash management and the production of a credible plan which demonstrated the effects of a series of turnaround measures. This also included careful management of staff, as well as implementing a redundancy programme, ensuring a viable long term future for Scotts.  

In essence, Mike over delivered on the promised improvements in the three operating companies and the Group has gone on and prospered in a way that has delighted all involved.

In summary, Mike is an incredibly hardworking and committed individual who offers high energy and high integrity while still managing to combine it with a sense of fun. Mike is a true asset to any organisation and always exceeds expectations.