Dave Butterworth

TLA is a UK-based automotive customer acquisition provider for major brands like BMW Group, VW Group, Ford, Mercedes, and Nissan. As the development manager, I oversee the entire development process, including product work, client integrations, and system maintenance, primarily using Microsoft technologies. My role also involves managing priorities, improving development processes for greater efficiency, quality, and innovation, and coaching team members in their career progress through regular 121 sessions and target setting. Effective communication with stakeholders, such as senior executives, clients, and other departments, is also a crucial part of my responsibilities.

Not Just Travel was the top UK independent travel agency, serving customers worldwide and offering travel franchises for those wanting to start their own business. As the head of the IT function, my responsibilities included overseeing software development, graphic design, marketing, and infrastructure. My team worked on in-house software projects to support the company's growth, providing tools, in-house systems, and booking sites for customers.

I founded Beehola.com during the early days of the highly competitive online fashion space, alongside big players like PrettyLittleThing, Missguided, MissPap, and Boohoo. With my vision and hard work, I transformed this women's fashion handbag website from an idea into a thriving business, generating consistent sales and profits.