I am a dynamic senior leader with over twenty years of experience in management, consultancy, and entrepreneurship. I excel in strategic marketing, business growth, capital raising, and corporate governance, consistently building strong client relationships, strategic partnerships, and advisory boards. My track record includes scaling a tech start-up to a peak valuation of about £80 million, forging a global partnership with Oracle, and leading investment rounds, governance, and brand strategy across multiple markets. Throughout my career, I have moved from hands-on marketing roles to executive leadership, overseeing multi-market campaigns, IP and brand development, and growth strategies for diverse clients. I thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy mentoring teams, and am motivated by turning data-driven insights into sustainable, scalable growth for businesses and startups alike.

Guy Flintham

I am a dynamic senior leader with over twenty years of experience in management, consultancy, and entrepreneurship. I excel in strategic marketing, business growth, capital raising, and corporate governance, consistently building strong client relationships, strategic partnerships, and advisory boards. My track record includes scaling a tech start-up to a peak valuation of about £80 million, forging a global partnership with Oracle, and leading investment rounds, governance, and brand strategy across multiple markets. Throughout my career, I have moved from hands-on marketing roles to executive leadership, overseeing multi-market campaigns, IP and brand development, and growth strategies for diverse clients. I thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy mentoring teams, and am motivated by turning data-driven insights into sustainable, scalable growth for businesses and startups alike.

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I am a dynamic senior leader with over twenty years of experience in management, consultancy, and entrepreneurship. I excel in strategic marketing, business growth, capital raising, and corporate governance, consistently building strong client relationships, strategic partnerships, and advisory boards. My track record includes scaling a tech start-up to a peak valuation of about £80 million, forging a global partnership with Oracle, and leading investment rounds, governance, and brand strategy across multiple markets.

Throughout my career, I have moved from hands-on marketing roles to executive leadership, overseeing multi-market campaigns, IP and brand development, and growth strategies for diverse clients. I thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy mentoring teams, and am motivated by turning data-driven insights into sustainable, scalable growth for businesses and startups alike.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Marketing Manager at Security Solutions GB Ltd
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999
Led the complete marketing function for a security and access control equipment supplier, developing branding, corporate literature, and online presence; oversaw advertising, direct marketing and PR; project managed award submissions, contributing to Runner-up in the 1998 North West Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Awards.
Global Production Manager (Nike) at JPM Resources Ltd
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002
Advanced through four promotions to Global Production Manager; owned pricing, sourcing, production and logistics for Nike Apparel (Asia Pacific and USA/Americas) via an exclusive partner; collaborated on design and marketing of apparel product ranges.
Group Marketing Manager at Walker Farrimond Ltd
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004
Directed marketing operations across six multi-brand, new car dealerships; developed and implemented advertising, promotional, brand and PR strategies; managed creative output and media placement; maintained individual brand identity while ensuring group alignment and local market penetration.
Managing Director & Marketing Consultant at Conceptua Marketing
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2010
Simultaneously managed company operations and up to 40 ongoing B2B & B2C clients; directed the company’s marketing output and growth, achieving £1million+ turnover by Year 2; client base spanned NHS, legal, interior design and luxury sectors.
CEO at My Planet Life Ltd
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2016
Led development of brandable, customizable platforms in the corporate social media space; spearheaded investment strategies resulting in £1.5million angel investment and a peak valuation circa £80million; oversaw IP, branding, marketing and client acquisition.
Self-Employed Financial Trader at Lancashire
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
Conducted daily technical and fundamental analysis across currencies, commodities and indices; developed risk management protocols and identified market trends; demonstrated disciplined decision-making and emotional resilience in high-risk environments.

Education

BSc (Hons) Marketing (2:1) and Astrophysics (First Class) at Lancaster University
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1998

Qualifications

Ascroft Prize for Distinction in A-Level Geography
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025
Mensa Member
January 1, 1995 - December 4, 2025

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Financial Services