Michael Gregson
About Michael Gregson
Michael Gregson is the Commercial Manager at Penguin Random House in Colchester, with extensive experience in finance and corporate management across various industries.
Title
Michael Gregson is currently the Commercial Manager at Penguin Random House in Colchester.
Company
Michael Gregson works at Penguin Random House, where he holds the position of Commercial Manager. In this role, he has implemented financial controls and royalty audit management systems.
Education and Expertise
Michael Gregson has a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a Master of Science in Polymer Science and Technology, both from Lancaster University. He also attended Marple Hall Grammar School. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation for his career in finance.
Previous Roles
Michael Gregson has held several significant roles throughout his career. He was the Finance Director at Trade Mark Collections Ltd from 2008 to 2018, and at Ocean Express Ltd from 2003 to 2008. Prior to that, he served as the Group Financial Controller at Molton Brown from 1998 to 2003, and European Financial Controller at Copywrite Stationery from 1993 to 1998. He also worked as a Senior Accountant at Ensors Chartered Accountants from 1987 to 1991 and spent a year as a Windsurfing and Sailing Instructor at Sovereign Sailing in Greece and Turkey.
Professional Skills
Michael Gregson is known for his hands-on approach and strong negotiation skills in commercial finance. He has a successful track record in establishing financial controls in expanding businesses across various industry sectors. Additionally, he has extensive experience in managing corporate affairs, including acquisitions and disposals. His expertise also includes systems implementation and managing change within organizations.