John Gonnella
MDAbacus 460 Ltd
Shotts, United Kingdom
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Professional Experience
Jan 2004 - Present
Managing Director
Abacus Ltd
Accounting
Abacus Ltd
Accounting
Consultancy Which I set up in 2004. It has grown considerably and
boasts Clients from all business sectors mainly from the
SME market. Helping companies improve their bottom line is my
key objective, As well as the usual Compliance and Tax Consultation
boasts Clients from all business sectors mainly from the
SME market. Helping companies improve their bottom line is my
key objective, As well as the usual Compliance and Tax Consultation
Jan 2004 - Present
MD
Abacus 460 Ltd
Accounting
Abacus 460 Ltd
Accounting
Jan 1982 - Jan 1986
(4 years)
(4 years)
UK OperationsController
Levi Strauss Europe Ltd
Accounting
Levi Strauss Europe Ltd
Accounting
Jan 1988 - Jan 1992
(4 years)
(4 years)
European Financial Controller
Levi Strauss Ltd
Accounting
Levi Strauss Ltd
Accounting
Based in Brussels H/Q -
Turnover $2 billion Involved in all Executive
Decision Making and Strategies
Turnover $2 billion Involved in all Executive
Decision Making and Strategies
Jan 1996 - Jan 1997
(1 years)
(1 years)
European Brand Director Jerzees
Russell Europe
Accounting
Russell Europe
Accounting
Responsible for the Jerzees
Business Division Throughout Europe which
included Product Dev, Supply Chain, Customer
Service, Marketing and Distribution 1992/96 C.F.O Russell
International (i.e. Europe, Asia,
Australia, S.America) Responsible for all Financial
aspects of the International Division. I also
acquired companies in Italy and Australia on behalf
of Russell Corp. Also set up effective tax
structure for operating In Europe thereby minimizing
Tax Liabilities for Russell Europe
Business Division Throughout Europe which
included Product Dev, Supply Chain, Customer
Service, Marketing and Distribution 1992/96 C.F.O Russell
International (i.e. Europe, Asia,
Australia, S.America) Responsible for all Financial
aspects of the International Division. I also
acquired companies in Italy and Australia on behalf
of Russell Corp. Also set up effective tax
structure for operating In Europe thereby minimizing
Tax Liabilities for Russell Europe
1992 - 2000
(8 years)
(8 years)
CEO
Russell Corp
Accounting
Russell Corp
Accounting
Jan 1997 - Jan 2001
(4 years)
(4 years)
CEO
Russell Europe Ltd
Apparel & Fashion
Russell Europe Ltd
Apparel & Fashion
Turnover $250 million
Jan 2001 - Jan 2004
(3 years)
(3 years)
Managing Director
Craig & Rose Ltd
Accounting
Craig & Rose Ltd
Accounting
Key Objectives: Maximise Return on Assets Optimise Growth and Profitability Develop New Owned Brands. Achievements: Increased Turnover by 250% in 3-year timeframe. Returned Co. to Profitability within 4 months of
starting. Developed New Blue Chip Customer base (incl: B&Q, Homebase, Focus, Fads, Fired Earth, Next.) Developed short and medium term business strategies For the Company to continue its dramatic improvement. Developed new innovative Brands which were well Accepted by Major Retailers. Transformed Corporate Culture to one of Customer Focus Thereby achieving Advantaged Supplier Status with B&Q. Significantly improved Operating Margins, Reduced
Inventory Holdings and Improved Cash Flow. Gained Investors in People (IIP) accreditation within
9 months
starting. Developed New Blue Chip Customer base (incl: B&Q, Homebase, Focus, Fads, Fired Earth, Next.) Developed short and medium term business strategies For the Company to continue its dramatic improvement. Developed new innovative Brands which were well Accepted by Major Retailers. Transformed Corporate Culture to one of Customer Focus Thereby achieving Advantaged Supplier Status with B&Q. Significantly improved Operating Margins, Reduced
Inventory Holdings and Improved Cash Flow. Gained Investors in People (IIP) accreditation within
9 months
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