Stephen Byrne

Background

About Stephen Byrne

Business development and project management professional with 20+ years of European experience. Proven track record of identifying opportunities, developing profitable businesses and leading initiatives in the European technology and healthcare sectors. Achievements * Led company strategic initiative to enter the healthcare market, built compelling value proposition, secured $m+ deals, gained market share, and created platform for future growth * Launched a technology brand and grew sales profitably * Initiated and led pan-European business development efforts in to new technology fields, opened new revenue streams and captured market share * Directed and developed a portfolio of several leading brands in the technology market * Utilised market and competitive intelligence to drive decision making of the executive team * Designed, built and launched a market intelligence function, including a market opportunity tracking tool that was adopted by the company’s worldwide HQ for global implementation Strengths * Analysing markets and channels, identifying new opportunities and building growth plans * Creating a compelling strategic vision, and tailoring the message to the target audience * Leading complex international projects in partnership with internal and external stakeholders * A flexible, creative problem solver with an entrepreneurial spirit and ‘can do’ attitude * A manager of teams of direct and indirect reports, maintaining focus on common objectives Career Objectives * Business development * Project management * Marketing & sales * Communications Career Summary * Started in marketing and market intelligence * Progressed in to key account and category management * Specialised in marketing, business development and project leadership