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I am re-standing
for election as a director of the Association of MBAs.
Here is my
election statement.
STEVE HOOKER (Purchasing Manager Burton’s
Biscuits)
My
objective is STILL to make AMBA a world class organisation
that members, globally, want to join and remain.
Over
the last three years I have enjoyed my time helping the organisation
advance. Having said that, AMBA still has a lot to do in today’s
competitive world and I wish to finish the job.
What
will I do? - Create value for members.
- 1.
Increase the awareness of the value of AMBA accredited MBAs to the
business world. We have sweated blood and tears for our MBAs, we need
its value augmented.
- 2.
Improve business virtual networking by use of blogs, webprofiles,
webcasts and webmeetings.
- 3.
Boost local Face-2-Face networking.
- 4.
Develop strategic alliances with other business schools and companies.
- 5.
Advance the career development and support services.
- 6.
Provide ongoing training and development.
- 7.
Increase the commercial orientation of AMBA.
- 8.
Create special interest groups e.g. Finance
- 9.
Further increase dialogue between the association and all members. e.g.
through “regular meet the staff and board sessions”. Please feel free
to contact me directly via steve@hookeruk.com
with any views you have.
- 10.
Use the strength, skills and experience of the UK base as a springboard
to grow. Whilst business is global, the Association membership is 85%
UK based. My experience (my membership lapsed when in France), and that
of others I have spoken to, shows that we have poor international
membership retention.
On
a personal level I am a great believer in networking so feel free to
link into me, I am on most business networks, though most active on
www.linkedin.com.
Experience
I
have a degree in Chemistry and a M.B.A from the University of
Strathclyde. I have worked in world class organisations in the food,
fmcg, retail and chemical industries. This included working for Mars
(Masterfoods) and Kingfisher/B&Q. My experience covers all
functional departments, including, Plant Management, Business
Development, R&D, Technical Management, Training, Internal
Consultancy, Purchasing, Project and Change Management.
I
worked and lived in France for 10 years and I have led teams based in
Austria, China, France, Holland and Germany. In addition, I have led
global teams and been responsible for Business Development in Asia,
Africa, and Ireland
Skills
I
currently work for Burton’s Foods the second largest biscuit
manufacturer in the UK. I work on strategic projects to either reduce
costs or increase our product range. This has involved work in the
Middle East, Eastern and Southern Europe, with, effectively our
competitors.
I
have a strong record in developing and implementing strategy.
Many times in my career I have been asked to go in and solve business
opportunities (problems!).
I
am a great believer in Networking; one of the reasons I am standing is
to further develop my personal network and, as networking is a mutual
activity, facilitate the development of AMBA members networks.
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