Director at Host Telecom and Owner, Host Telecom
Manchester, United Kingdom
- Current
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- Director at Host Telecom
- Principal Consultant at XBC
- Past
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- Director at Estimation Ltd
- Managing Director at Barnes Computing
- Education
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- University of Manchester - Manchester Business School
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Colin Barnes’s Summary
An NED/Consultant with over 25 years experience. Founded and built successful software business before successful trade sale to competitor. Recent Co founder of innovative start up, looking to exploit advertising opportunities in the mobile phone sector. Extensive Management and IT background combined with strong Sales and Marketing expertise. Hands on experience of developing, implementing and managing a wide range of business systems and processes. Strong strategic thinker, motivator and team builder. PRINCE2 qualified to the practitioner level.
Colin Barnes’s Specialties:
Company & Project Management, SME’s and Start-ups, Company Director (20 Years +), Sales Management, Marketing, IT Development and Application,
PRINCE2
Colin Barnes’s Experience
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Director
Host Telecom
(Telecommunications industry)
Currently holds this position
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Principal Consultant
XBC
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Professional Training & Coaching industry)
January 2008 — Present (1 year 7 months)
Principal Consultant
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Director
Estimation Ltd
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)
October 2001 — October 2004 (3 years 1 month)
Oversaw merger of two businesses, process involved the integration of complex product lines and personnel together with the harmonisation of operating procedures and philosophies.
• Took Group Board Position
• Oversaw the legal and financial “Hive up” of subsidiary to Group
• Played key role in Group brand and product promotion
• Active board role in assessing opportunities for further acquisitions & mergers -
Managing Director
Barnes Computing
(Information Services industry)
1983 — 2004 (21 years)
Colin Barnes’s Education
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University of Manchester - Manchester Business School
Bsc(hons) , Electronic and Electrical Engineering , 1976 — 1979
Keen Golfer (Handicap 12)
Interests Travel, Sports, Music, Cooking- Activities and Societies:
- Soccer 1st XI and Club Colours
Colin Barnes’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
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