Malcolm Bateman
- Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Management Accountants (FCMA).
- Senior executive with extensive financial and general management experienced gained from working within UK, US and German multinationals both in the UK and overseas. Held a number of senior positions including that of Managing Director for one of Scotland's largest manufacturing companies.
- Comprehensive board experience with directorships in private, public and not for profit organisations.
- Successful record of initiating and implementing change programmes that have generated significant improvements.
- Currently providing 'hands on' advice and support to a number of early stage high growth companies both as an adviser and in executive and non-executive roles. Providing more than just talk but getting actively involved in helping to implement the plans.
- NXD with a company developing leading edge 3D imaging technology for the clothing sector. Providing assistance with business planning and fund raising activities.
- NXD for a leading e-procurement software company. In addition providing a financial management service - introduced a new accounting system and established forecasting and management reporting procedures.
- Finance Director of an inovative company developing and designing components for LPG fuel system
- Chaired a new Internet start-up company operating within the travel sector.
- Spent time as the Finance Director, on a part time basis, for a company with an innovative automotive sector product. Established proper accounting controls and reporting procedures. Developed a new Business Plan that led to new private equity investment of £350,000, secured a RSA grant funding and established a new franchising subsidiary business.
- Supported a number of innovative companies through an investor ready process leading to equity investment. Prepared a SPUR Plus. Business growth fund, and other funding applications.
- Business adviser to Stirling University's commercialisation programme (SURE). Developed the business case, which lead to establishing a legal entity to handle the University's commercialisation activities. Also prepared a strategy paperon the University's Innovation Park proposing its activities be re-focused to establish a 'state of the art' facility. Currently providing business advice and support to potential spinout companies from both academics and students. Supporting a new and innovative pre-incubator programme for companies formed by students and recent graduates.
- Involved in a number of voluntary activities:
- Member of the Board of Management at Edinburgh's Telford College - Chair of the Finance Committee. Currently involved with the new campus relocation project.
- Board member (acting Chair) and Treasurer, The Counselling and Support Service for Alcohol and Drugs based in Stirling - negotiated and rationalised core funding to secure the agencies ongoing financial resources.
- Aftercare counsellor for The Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust - currently advising four new start up companies.
- Business Mentor for the Scottish Enterprise Business Mentoring programme - worked with four individuals who are running their own companies.
- Creative team player, not afraid to get his hands dirty, able to make things happen.
- Strengths include strategic vision combined with excellent influencing, communication and organisational skills.
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