PETER COLEMAN

CHAIRMAN & CEO

Peter is a Chairman of Plans and Profiles. Based in The South West of England (Plans & Profiles, Ltd.) was started by Peter in 1976 and its head office was moved to the USA to Fort Lauderdale as Plans & Profiles, Inc., in 1993.

The business undertakes: Advanced Business Planning, Corporate Restructures, Company Profiles, Project Analysis, and Feasibility Studies.  Since the company’s conception, projects have been undertaken in England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Russia, The Channel Islands, Africa and the USA.

Born in England  and educated at The Hugh Christie College of Tonbridge, England and later at West Kent University of Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, Peter  gained “A” level qualifications in English, Mathematics and  Science with "O" levels in Art, Geography History Technical Drawing. Then, at West Kent, majoring in Business Studies:-

Peter’s International Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) was gained in 1973

Peters formal business plan training and business writing development was undertaken while working with IVECO (UK) Ltd. (The Industrial Vehicle Corporation). IVECO are the world’s largest manufacturers of heavy trucks, plant and allied equipment. Peter was employed in the Southwest of England as planning manager within the franchised dealer network. This entailed trouble shooting and in depth analysis of businesses, analysis of the problems, draw up a plan and/or strategy & implement changes before moving on to the next situation,

This could take a few weeks for a small logistical or cash flow problem, to several months for one of a serious financial or mismanagement nature. This involved in depth computer, accounts, planning and re-organization work.

Peter left IVECO to start his own business as a free-lance consultant and formed Plans & Profiles, Ltd., in 1976.

EXTRA COURSES UNDERTAKEN Commercial sales, Parts 1, 2 and 3. Time Management Business Development Selling to Industry Negotiating skills A, B and C. Sales Management Personnel Management A three-part course - S.S.A.P. 21 accountancy practice. Fleet management. Computer Development and Engineering 8-week course. Computer Programming and Software Development.

In addition to the above Peter has planned, written and delivered numerous training courses over the years on the subjects of Advanced Business Planning.