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Neil Canty

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Retired at Self-employed
📍 Havant, England, United Kingdom

Neil Canty is an experienced finance executive with a history as CFO for major airlines like Gulf Air and Kenya Airways. After a period as a business coach with ActionCOACH, he came out of retirement to offer accountancy and bookkeeping services to small and micro-businesses. Colleagues describe him as practical, positive, and honest.

Originally studying Electronic Engineering at the University of Essex, his career took a strong financial direction. In his younger years, he was involved in sailing, computing, and electronics clubs. His recent social media activity suggests a possible appreciation for golf.

He has transitioned from managing finance for billion-dollar international airlines to coaching and providing bookkeeping for small business owners.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Retired
Location
Havant, England, United Kingdom
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SME Growth
He now offers affordable accountancy and bookkeeping services specifically to help SME and micro-business owners succeed and improve their strategic results.
Airline Finance
He has a distinguished career as a senior financial executive, serving as Chief Financial Officer for Gulf Air and Group Finance Director for Kenya Airways.
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Career

Work history

2-2024 - 10-2025
Retired
Self-employed
11-2009 - 1-2024
Licensed Business Coach
ActionCOACH
8-2008 - 6-2009
Chief Financial Officer
Gulf Air
2-2005 - 7-2008
Group Finance Director
Kenya Airways
7-2003 - 1-2005
Director/Owner
Manx Consulting
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Education
1970 - 1973
BA (Hons.)
University of Essex
1963 - 1968
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The Sweyne School, Rayleigh
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