About

MATRIX

Experienced and with a proven track record of success

Matrix was set up in 2014 by Dominic & Liz Proctor as it had always been a lifetime ambition to run their own business consultancy, where they could utilise the skills they had developed in the corporate world.
 
We are a business management and interim management consultancy, whose specialism lies in enabling businesses and their teams to deliver transformation change in business performance. One of the definitions of a ‘matrix’ in the Oxford dictionary is “a mass of fine-grained rock in which gems, crystals, or fossils are embedded.” Our aim to is to work with you to release those hidden gems of opportunities by challenging conventional thinking in order to overcome obstacles and implement change that will result in sustainable profit and cash growth across your organisation.

The company name

The definition of a ‘matrix’ as ‘the cultural, social, or political environment in which something develops’ resonates with the strong desire to support and help people to develop. Everyone has the potential to perform well, they just need to realise and utilise their strengths and their environment in order to ‘shine’. Sometimes people need help to do this, as they become stuck, need to see things from a new perspective or need to be stretched and challenged and this is where Matrix can help you, your teams and your business.
Portrait of Dominic Proctor, Company Director of Matrix

Dominic Proctor

Company Director

Dominic is a highly successful  profit-driven business leader and a MBA Graduate from the University of Bradford esteemed School of Management . He is an unconventional thinker with a wide-ranging skill set, who is passionate about utilising his skills to help business owners through the trials and tribulations of running and growing a business. With a decisive and enthusiastic approach to the key areas of: Financial, Sales, Marketing and Operations Management, Dominic thrives on the challenges posed by developing a business and its team to its full potential.
With 30 years ‘real life’ business experience working for Berendsen, Johnson Service Group, Bunzl and Rexel have provided him with as solid foundation of experience in all aspects of business leadership and management. Dominic has: Directed a £40-million-pound turnover Safety Distribution business employing more than 165 employees across 20 UK sites; whereby he increased independent trade sales by 20% year on year, as well as launching a new ecommerce channel and launching a new “own label” product offer.
 
Dominic is also a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a detailed understanding of commercial risk that enables him to achieve a significant contribution to any organisation. He has experience of numerous turnaround situations, as well as acquisition integration. He is a practiced relationship and team builder, which allows him to initiate change management over single or multi-site businesses. Dominic has recognised mentoring skills and as well as being approachable, sociable and extrovert, he is able to calmly listen, analyse and mentor you to produce a business strategy which will transform your organisation.

Dominic Proctor is a member of: The Institute for Turnaround (IFT) and The Association of Business Mentors, meaning he is accredited and has the expertise and gravitas specifically for tackling the issues facing the owners and managers of businesses throughout the UK.
 
You could say Dominic is a commercially astute, natural and passionate business leader, who champions business growth and improvement. Through Matrix and from real life operational experience, he is able to deliver top-level business consultancy and business transformation turnaround expertise to business owners and leaders throughout the UK.
With 30 years ‘real life’ business experience working for Berendsen, Johnson Service Group, Bunzl and Rexel have provided him with as solid foundation of experience in all aspects of business leadership and management. Dominic has: Directed a £40-million-pound turnover Safety Distribution business employing more than 165 employees across 20 UK sites; whereby he increased independent trade sales by 20% year on year, as well as launching a new ecommerce channel and launching a new “own label” product offer.
 
Dominic is also a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a detailed understanding of commercial risk that enables him to achieve a significant contribution to any organisation. He has experience of numerous turnaround situations, as well as acquisition integration. He is a practiced relationship and team builder, which allows him 
to initiate change management over single or multi-site businesses. Dominic has recognised mentoring skills and as well as being approachable, sociable and extrovert, he is able to calmly listen, analyse and mentor you to produce a business strategy which will transform your organisation.
Dominic Proctor is an accredited member of: The Institute for Turnaround (IFT) and Institute of Interim Management (IIM)  meaning  has the expertise and gravitas specifically for supporting businesses to achieve Transformational Change.
 
Since 2015 he has successfully completed a number of senior interim leadership assignments within E-commerce  Distribution (Big Home Shop PE funded), FMCG Manufacturing (Berendsen Healthcare) and Facilities Management (OCS & G4S FM). Case studies for each Interim assignment are available on the Matrix Blog page.

You could say Dominic is a commercially astute, natural and passionate business leader, who champions business growth and improvement. Through Matrix and from real life operational experience, he is able to deliver top-level interim leadership and business transformation turnaround expertise to the following  sectors; Distribution & Logistics, E-commerce, Manufacturing and Facilities Management
Dominic carried out a strategic interim operations role successfully planning and implementing the migration of 3 separate trading subsidiaries. The plan highlighted the key milestones complete with contingency plans which mitigated the identified risks and a management team was recruited to pick the day to day running.
Steve Heys, Chairman
Ultra Finishing Group
Great support working through an intense supply chain review process which has helped achieve the improvements and commercial benefits we were looking for. Dominic also provide some very helpful and insightful advice on new e-com platform.
Ted Soulsby, Managing Director 
CID Group
I had the privilege of working with Dominic during a very sensitive project when he displayed honesty and integrity throughout the matter we were dealing with. He actively engaged in discussions and was eager to attempt to do the best that he could for all involved.
Alistair McArthur, Partner 
Herrington Carmichael

Liz Proctor

Director

Liz Proctor is the co-founder of Matrix Coaching & Development and has a real passion for helping people to learn, develop and grow. She is a learning and development professional with a vast amount of experience. An early career in the commercial world with British Telecom, ICI Acrylics and Marks & Spencer’s gave her an excellent grounding in business skills and knowledge, which she then transferred into the role of teacher and lecturer of Business and Management Studies. Her passion to make a real difference within the workplace led to a move into Staff Development and Training, mainly within large Local Authorities, NHS, Charities and Universities. She has a proven track record of success, working with managers and their teams to improve personal, team and business performance.
 
Liz has a PGCE in Further Education, she is a qualified coach, a qualified NLP practitioner and a certified confidence coach. She is also accredited to use the Margerison-McCann Team Management Systems (a range of psychometric tools to help people to reach their full potential and build highly effective teams).
What people have said about her…
Liz is always prepared to go the extra mile and has a real passion for achieving client focussed outcomes.

Liz is very good at supporting and empowering staff.
Her strength lies in developing and inspiring others.
She has a real ability to 
relate to people and is patient yet firm.

Business Transformational Consultancy

A proven 4 stage process delivering successful business transformation improvement.

Interim 
Management

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We have the expertise to fulfil interim assignments focusing on Business Turnarounds, Transformation and Operational Excellence.

Coaching & Development

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We will work with individuals and teams supporting them to reach personal and business goals so that  they are able to fulfil their potential in their role.