Stephen McQueenie
CEO/COO
Seaton
Summary
Accomplished CEO/COO with progressive industry background and decisive leadership style. Offers strategic planning abilities, background in new business and change management and forward-thinking mindset. Ready for any challenges and focused on meeting, and exceeding future demands.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
36
36
years of post-secondary education
Work History
CEO
PROMAKS GLOBAL Ltd
1 2017 - Current
- Led the establishment and expansion of 6 new construction and manufacturing companys overseeing operations across Europe, MENA, US, Canada, Ireland and Australia.
- Spearheaded market entry initiatives in Africa in collaboration with UK Government and Trade Finance, achieving market penetrations and new collaborative partnerships in Canada, MENA, Australia and East Africa with finance underwrites exceeding £100m GBP.
- Coordinated strategic business partners in Ireland resulting in the first social impact homes delivered to Irish Government through a public procurement process highlighting marketing and bid/proposal writing ability.
- 2022 UK Government appointee to the Ukraine reconstruction task force and ongoing consultancy and proposal work, preparing for the country rebuild.
- Established new revenue streams by identifying market opportunities and launching innovative products or services.
- Improved international organisational structure by reallocating resources and redefining roles for greater efficiency across multiple time zones.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by developing robust policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
Vice President Energy and Infrastructure
Golden Peaks Capital Holding
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Drove renewable energy and infrastructure startups in MENA (Including Libya, Iraq and Iran), Latin America, East and Sub-Saharan Africa, contributing to early-stage development of multi-national teams and joint ventures.
- Developed and structured new operational partnerships in Panama, Somalia, Somaliland, Argentina, Kenya, Nigeria, Iraq.
- Played pivotal role in developing renewable energy projects in UK solar, wind, and biomass sectors, assuming Non-Executive Director roles in various energy and infrastructure companies and contributing to early start-up phase of multiple businesses. Successfully exited Wind Farm business in 2020.
- Proposed, developed and negotiated high-value contracts that maximized profitability while mitigating risks for organisations.
Vice President Sales New Business & Business Mentor CherSoft
EDS/HP
01.2004 - 01.2013
- Delivered $100m USD navigation enterprise system to UK hydrographic Office and developed new markets post contract award with smaller niche companies and international governments.
- Led international new business development team creating environmental solutions for Maritime digitisation across North America and UK resulting in significant operational cost reduction and business transformation from paper to digital products.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across partner organisations.
Commissioned Officer
British Army
01.1988 - 01.2004
- Chief of staff responsible for training and operations across numerous countries delivering peacekeeping and capacity building programmes in UK, Bosnia, South Africa, Iraq and MENA.
- Liaison operational duties successfully delivered to various international partners often is austere locations, globally. Included attachments to Royal Marines, Intelligence Corps, South African Defence Force and US Marine Corps.
- Mentored 1000+ junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
Education
Leadership - Military Information Systems Technology
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
UK 01.1988 - 05.1989
Leadership - Career And Technical Education Ongoing
Various
Global 08.1989 - 06.2024
Skills
Strategic Planning & Execution
Global Market Expansion
Partnership Development
Cross-Cultural Relationship Building
Project Management & Budgeting
Intercultural Sensitivity
Communication & Negotiation
Team Leadership & Development
Market Research & Analysis
Financial Planning & Management
Bid/Grant Writing
IT Proficiency
Talent Development
Crisis Management
Succession Planning
Operational Excellence
Financial Acumen
Effective Decision Making
Corporate Governance
Strategic Visioning
Digital Transformation
Accomplishments
- 2015 Achieved USD $15m donor programme for Orphan Refugee Village through effective proposal and stakeholder management.
- 2015 raised USD $6m for Türkiye and Syria refugee camps through strong international relationships and donor management.
- 2016 created multiple, funded start ups in renewable energy markets including Argentina, Libya and Panama.
- 2017-18 Created social focused, modular housing start-up and won Republic of Ireland's first modular contract through technology, proposal writing and funding.
- 2019-20 Raised £425,000 GBP for regimental memorials at the National and Fylde Arboretums.
- 2020-22 raised $300m+ GBP UK Export finance for infrastructure projects in MENA.
Timeline
Vice President Energy and Infrastructure
Golden Peaks Capital Holding
01.2013 - 01.2018
Vice President Sales New Business & Business Mentor CherSoft
EDS/HP
01.2004 - 01.2013
Leadership - Career And Technical Education Ongoing
Various
08.1989 - 06.2024
Leadership - Military Information Systems Technology
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
01.1988 - 05.1989
Commissioned Officer
British Army
01.1988 - 01.2004
CEO
PROMAKS GLOBAL Ltd
1 2017 - Current