Laurence Winmill

Laurence’s corporate career includes executive roles spanning several industry sectors, including advertising, digital media, publishing, automotive and pharmaceuticals.

As an entrepreneur, Laurence has spearheaded numerous startup ventures, demonstrating a profound grasp of opportunity and business strategy. It was in 2001 that Laurence transitioned from the corporate publishing sector. After a successful three-year stint in the pharmaceutical industry, he went on to establish a thriving magazine publishing enterprise.

In 2010, he expanded his entrepreneurial endeavours by founding a full-service media agency strategically located along the M4 corridor, devising and executing media campaigns for prominent brands in retail, leisure, professional services, automotive and property.

In 2016, Laurence became CEO at David Spear Commercial Vehicles, a leading LCV dealership specialising in the distribution of new and used commercial vehicles throughout the UK and Ireland.

Under his leadership, the company witnessed unprecedented sales growth. The dealership also won several prestigious national awards. Notable accolades included the Auto Trader Digital Click Award for Business Transformation and The Institute of Sales Management’s BESMA Award for Senior Leadership Team of the Year.

When Laurence left this role, he drew on his early experience in hospitality to set up a number of businesses in the hospitality sector, whilst continuing to operate as consultant with M4 Media specialising in business management and training for SMEs.

As a business coach and advisor his main goal is to support, develop and inspire business owners and entrepreneurs to make the right choices and achieve success.

He understands the challenges, rewards and pain points having created many business start-ups, so the advice he provides is based on real life experiences. He’s always ready to listen, help and share ideas that inspire change and business transformation.

His experiences from the corporate world and as an entrepreneur have inspired him to share some of the remarkable stories that have been part of his business journey.

He has been fortunate enough to speak at international conferences and events around the world in stunning locations addressing global brands such as Kellogg’s, P&G, Unum, Legrand and Armstrong. Laurence’s passion is to speak, motivate and inspire others to lead, change and perform to the very best of their abilities in their own environments.

Laurence also volunteers his time as a business mentor and continues to provide expertise and support to pre-startups, post-startups and medium size enterprises.

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