Since 2007 independent executive work on consultancy and board appointment basis. After many years spent at one organisation, now involved in a variety of industries and businesses. A wide spectrum of expertise, skills and resources offered to business owners and directors who want to grow their companies and may be looking at an exit in the future.

Tailored input for companies that require in depth work on growing their business and mentoring to individuals who want to become better business owners and entrepreneurs.

Started out in Italy in the advertising industry at major agencies TBWA and Ayer.

In 1996 headhunted for a technology/telecoms company in London, 4D interactive. First became board director there in 1998 and then managing director in 2003.

Managed the company through an exceptional and solid growth, taking a team of just a few to 120 and to £20.4 million turnover with very high profitability, reaching the Sunday Times Fast Track 100 in 2005 and Profit Track 100 in 2007. The company was sold in 2007 to everybody’s satisfaction.

Barbara has advised Future Foundations since 2019.