Narcis Balalau

Expertise

Narcis is a dynamic entrepreneur, strategic non-executive director and business growth specialist, experienced with business start-ups growth as well as post M&A diagnostic and delivery, brand strategy and change leadership with a demonstrated history over 15+ years of leading teams in the Independent Retail, Food Service, Manufacturing and Wholesale sectors. He is highly skilled in Business Transformation, Strategic Business Planning, Retail outlets setup, B2B and B2C Route-to-Market strategies and global supply chains. He has a proven record of scaling up manufacturing and retail chains, as well as field-to-fork sustainable solutions

Narcis advises on

• B2B, B2C, FMCG, retail, food, production, wholesale, NFP, start-up and corporate markets.
• Deep knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques, .
• Delivering ‘fit for purpose’ business strategies, models and operations.

Experience highlights

Previous roles

• NED/ Start up Investor Portfolio
• MD – Goodness Foods
• Head of Procurement – Donatanonio Ltd
• Gloal Procurement Mgr – Gate Group

Education

• The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply Advanced Diploma in Procurement & Supply (2016) CIPS Level 5 & Level 4
• Birkbeck University Postgraduate Diploma in Management (2010)
• Birkbeck University Mini-Master of Business Administration (MBA) (2009)
• University of Economic Sciences Bachelor Degree in Economics – Marketing (2001)

Memberships

• The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply Member (Currently studying towards MCIPS status)