Linda Nelson

Linda Nelson In 60 Seconds

I bring over 25 years of leadership experience in finance, manufacturing, and distribution, having held roles as CEO and CFO of Multi Packaging Solutions/WestRock. During this time, I managed multiple manufacturing and design sites across the UK and Europe, consistently delivering double-digit growth through robust financial and commercial processes and innovative supply chain strategies. I was honoured to receive the North Tyneside Business of the Year award for Innovation.

After successfully leading a £300k turnover business as an independent CFO, I am very pleased to join the CFO centre to support business leaders develop their businesses to achieve their ultimate goals. My experience spans from large-scale operations to entrepreneurial ventures, giving me a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities businesses face at every stage of growth.

Specialist Skills

Strategic Business Guidance

Developing actionable strategies that drive profitability and align with long-term goals.

Profit Generation

Identifying key drivers to maximise profitability at product, client, and business levels and effectively communicate this to operating teams to drive sustainable growth.

Cash Flow Management & Forecasting

Optimising working capital and maintaining financial stability through precise oversight.

KPIs and Risk Management

Designing and tracking meaningful KPIs to proactively address risks.

Supply Chain Optimisation

Streamlining warehouse, distribution, and procurement processes for efficiency and cost savings.

Track Record Highlights

Strategic Turnaround Expertise: Delivered yoy £1M EBITDA improvement at Global Packaging Business through commercial strategy redesign, organisational restructuring, and implementing Six Sigma waste elimination.
Post-Acquisition Profit Recovery: Reversed a £2.2M loss to £2.3M profitability within 18 months for two acquired businesses at Multi Packaging Solutions, utilising process mapping, organisational restructuring, and supply chain optimisation.
Customer & Operational Excellence: Improved customer satisfaction from 35% to 99% OTIF and increased profitability to 29% through centralised services, innovative process realignment, and dashboard systems at Multi Packaging Solutions.
Cost Reduction & Efficiency Gains: Enabled £750k annual cost savings by implementing S&OP processes to optimise operations across 11 European sites in WestRock's Beauty and Luxury Brands Division.
Manufacturing Footprint Optimisation: Achieved a 15% EBITDA swing for Chesapeake’s UK Food & Confectionery division, avoiding site closures through strategic remapping, capital investments, and securing substantial RDA grant funding.
Business Start-ups and Property Management: Successfully managed two brownfield site start-ups and led property portfolio acquisitions and disposals for 10 sites.

Sector Experience

Packaging Manufacturing in Food & Beverage, Beauty & Personal Care and Pharmaceutical
Automotive
Plastics Manufacturing in Construction and Retail
Offshore Wind Energy Generation
Pharmaceutical development
Oil & Gas

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