Neil has more than 22 years of turnaround experience advising boards, management teams and governments facing complex challenges. He develops and then implements turnaround plans to resolve operational issues and rapidly improve profitability and cash.

He brings a global perspective to solving problems having been based at various times in the US, Europe, Middle East and Australia with top tier turnaround firms.

Neil is focussed on identifying solutions to his client’s challenges but most importantly making sure they are implemented quickly and effectively to deliver value. Frequently he will take management or director roles to assist in stabilising situations and driving sustainable long term change.

His main industry areas include media, construction, pharmaceuticals, facilities management and manufacturing.

Significant engagements

• Director of a Middle East based private equity fund working to stabilise assets, identify value loss and pursue litigation to recover value
• Financial and operational turnaround plan and implementation for a large media business
• Seconded to the Government of Dubai to advise on a large sovereign restructuring
• Turnaround and financial restructuring plan development and implementation for a large construction business
• Development of a financial and operational turnaround plan for a generic pharmaceutical business
• Assisting a banking regulator in its interim management of a foreign exchange business.