About Bob Shire
Since graduating in 1969 Bob’s career to-date spans 36 years mainly
spent in international companies managing sales forces, marketing teams, brands,
divisions and companies. Although he is very much an international sales and
marketing specialist his functional expertise also covers finance and M&A
activity (including the management of joint-ventures), franchising, employment,
logistics, general management and multi-functional team leadership.
In summary Bob’s business-building experience spans both large and small companies operating in consumer and industrial markets in the UK and internationally. His underlying philosophy is that the optimum route to financial success for most companies is top-line growth with close control on costs and cash.
Current Activities (2000-date)
- Director of Shire Partners International. Several business development and consulting assignments completed or in progress, working with clients based both in the UK and abroad.
- Managing Director of Today’s Womencare Ltd working with US-based partners bringing a range of innovative health and personal care products for women to the European market.
- Founding partner of Life Harmony Partners, the Personal Coaching business of Bob’s wife, Jane.
- Registered Commercial Mediator. Mediation is a way of settling disputes before they escalate into costly court action. Visit www.shire-mediation.co.uk for more information.
Previous Experience
- Managing Director LRC Products Ltd 1994-2000 (division of London International Group plc now SSL International plc).
- Managing Director of Wiggins Teape Paper Ltd 1989-93, which at the time was UK’s largest paper merchant (now called Antalis).
- Johnson & Johnson (J&J) 1972-88, the leading global healthcare company. Several UK and international commercial and general management positions, including J&J’s UK consumer products business and 8 years based overseas.
- Graduate training 1967-71 with Glaxo (now GlaxoSmithKline), Wilkinson Sword and Masius, Wynne-Williams advertising agency.
Bob is a member of the Institute of Directors and the Marketing Society.