Key Milestones
1983
Negotiated exclusive rights for Finilec in USA, setting up a joint venture between Hawker Siddley Group and Finilec’s owners Aerofako Holland (a part of the Azko Group – the largest chemical company in Holland).
Negotiated exclusive rights for Finilec in USA, setting up a joint venture between Hawker Siddley Group and Finilec’s owners Aerofako Holland (a part of the Azko Group – the largest chemical company in Holland).
1985
Secured $100 million commitment from Barclays UK for a 3rd Channel application in New Zealand.
Secured $100 million commitment from Barclays UK for a 3rd Channel application in New Zealand.
1989
Secured exclusive rights to relaunch the Galloping Gourmet in USA.
Secured exclusive rights to relaunch the Galloping Gourmet in USA.
1990
Negotiated a presale contract with MTM USA worth $7 million for the production of 170 episodes of Galloping Gourmet for first run syndication in US.
Negotiated a presale contract with MTM USA worth $7 million for the production of 170 episodes of Galloping Gourmet for first run syndication in US.
1996
Negotiated the flotation of the privately held shareholding onto the AIM stock market in UK – spent 6 months in London putting together the deal.
Negotiated the flotation of the privately held shareholding onto the AIM stock market in UK – spent 6 months in London putting together the deal.
1997
Negotiated $US400,000 book advance for two cookbooks by one television personality – it was the 2nd largest cookbook advance ever in USA.
Negotiated $US400,000 book advance for two cookbooks by one television personality – it was the 2nd largest cookbook advance ever in USA.
1997
Negotiated a 17 year exclusive deal with BBC for all their food programming in the US market – developed a whole new branding and image for their programming and negotiated over 80% coverage on PBS USA.
Negotiated a 17 year exclusive deal with BBC for all their food programming in the US market – developed a whole new branding and image for their programming and negotiated over 80% coverage on PBS USA.
1999
Secured $NZ15 million sponsorship for West 175's PBS shows across USA – the highest sponsorship deal of the lifestyle genre at that time on the PBS network.
Secured $NZ15 million sponsorship for West 175's PBS shows across USA – the highest sponsorship deal of the lifestyle genre at that time on the PBS network.
1997 to 2001
As CEO of West 175, successfully negotiated purchase of 5 companies with a mixture of cash and stock.
As CEO of West 175, successfully negotiated purchase of 5 companies with a mixture of cash and stock.
2003
Negotiated a buy back of rights for UK author and then relaunched her title in English speaking markets.
Negotiated a buy back of rights for UK author and then relaunched her title in English speaking markets.
2003
Successfully protected television format taken by McCann Advertising in New York. The negotiation followed the filing of a case against them in the District Court of New York.
Successfully protected television format taken by McCann Advertising in New York. The negotiation followed the filing of a case against them in the District Court of New York.
2004 to 2005
Successfully launched publishing companies New Zealand and Australia and achieved best seller status for non-fiction titles in both countries.
Successfully launched publishing companies New Zealand and Australia and achieved best seller status for non-fiction titles in both countries.
2005
Established Eastbourne Rights Inc to negotiate local Eastbourne issues with Hutt City Council.
Established Eastbourne Rights Inc to negotiate local Eastbourne issues with Hutt City Council.
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