Tim Lawson

An experienced consultant, with a variety of interests covering Cost Reduction, Process Improvement, Change Management, Project & Programme Management. Over 27 years of commercial experience in a variety of roles in Consultancy, Retail, Media & Publishing and Distribution & Logistics.

I have a strong track record of delivering strategic change into organisations together with an extensive list of achievements. An MBA graduate from Henley, my extensive knowledge of systems, processes and organisational design has produced significant achievements.

Over the years, my work has won many awards including the prestigious European Retail Technology Award in 2007 and the BT Award for Innovation & Creativity in 1997.

Tim Lawson’s Specialties:

Cost Reduction
Purchasing & Procurement
Change Management
Programme & Project Management
Operational Management
System & Processes
Business Restructure & Transformation

Tim Lawson’s Experience

Managing Director

Cost Reduction Associates Ltd

(Privately Held; Management Consulting industry)

September 2009 — Present (3 months)

A consultancy business delivering cost reduction and buying process improvement to SME's. The business, which uses an associate model for marketing and delivery, was founded by Tim and another experienced consultant.
Partner

PracticeProfit

(Partnership; Management Consulting industry)

March 2009 — Present (9 months)

A specialist consultancy proposition aimed at cost reduction and profit enhancement for professional practices. Mainly operating in healthcare but able to deliver to any profession: dentists, accountants, veterinary, solicitors etc.
Principal

Lawson Consulting Ltd

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Retail industry)

February 2007 — Present (2 years 10 months)

Consultants in change, programme and project management. Specialising in retail, logistics & supply chain, I.T. systems & processes.
Operations Director

Celebrations Group Ltd

(Retail industry)

2007 — 2007 (less than a year)
Operations Director

Greeting Card Group Ltd

(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Retail industry)

December 2001 — January 2007 (5 years 2 months)
Senior Project Manager

Yell

(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

June 1991 — December 2001 (10 years 7 months)
Major Account Executive

Yellow Pages Sales Ltd

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

January 1991 — June 1994 (3 years 6 months)
Account Executive

ITT World Directories

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

May 1991 — May 1993 (2 years 1 month)

Tim Lawson’s Education

Henley Management College

MBA , 1997 — 2002
Ashridge Business School

Executive Development Programme , 1999 — 1999
Chartered Institute of Marketing

Certificate in Marketing , Marketing, Sales, Brand Management , 1988 — 1990
Bedford College

BTEC Certificate in Business Studies , 1980 — 1982
Samuel Whitbread Community College

1977 — 1980

Additional Information

Tim Lawson’s Websites:

Tim Lawson’s Interests:

Power boating, sailing, water skiing, badminton, photography

Tim Lawson’s Groups:

Skillfair

Henley Business School
Project Manager Networking Group
Consultants Network
Retail Industry Experts
Retail Jobs
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Network
Joomla! Professional Users Group
Executive Interim Network
UK Interim Management - HR, IT, Finance, Supply Chain & Procurement and Business Change
Retail Management
Retail Industry Professionals Group
Retailers Industry Management Group: Merchandising, Finance, Supply Chain, E-commerce, IT Technology
Organizational Change Practitioners
ALLRETAIL retail executive network
Programme Managers / Directors
Change Professionals
Retail Industry Professionals Worldwide
RETAIL EXECS
Interim Partners
Yellow Pages Industry Alumni
Business Improvement, Change Management & Turnaround
Cranfield MBA Regatta
Cost Reduction & Cash flow Specialists Group
Retail Week
London SME Group
Retail Equity Partners
London Networkers
AQL