What I offer
Support to Achieve or Increase Profitability
I can support the business lifecycle from inception through growth on the path to profitability, by suggesting or helping review and plan measures to increase turnover, productivity and efficiency or reduce costs as needed.
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Establish and Develop a UK Local Entity
I provide general management guidance across all commercial and operational topics from building the business plan and defining go-to-market strategy, business development including commercial aspects like pricing, sales & operational excellence; plus PR & marketing, legal, finance & HR topics.
Strategic Problem Solving
Working for start-ups / scale-ups no day is ever the same and things constantly arise that need navigating or fixing - I am well versed not just in delivering solutions to the unexpected issues but also in managing longer term planning so I can help turn weaknesses/threats into opportunities.
Networking Facilitation & Advice
I believe in reciprocity so enjoy making useful intros between the thousands of professionals I’ve forged connections and developed relationships with from the 15 years I’ve led talent marketplace businesses. I can guide you with managing existing professional relationships & developing new ones.
Empathetic Leadership Support
Managers and leaders have a crucial role to play in recruiting and building a high performing team. I can share my first hand experiences in growing start-ups and scaleups from 0 to profitability, working hands on to develop talent and a culture that facilitates the ambition of the business growth
Founder / C-suite Mentoring
I'm passionate about helping others grow and succeed but asking questions is my superpower. I challenge with a view to improving things, am a good listener and have plenty of years of start-up/scaleup experience to draw on! Invested in your success, I’m reliable, approachable and professional.
Experiences
Managing Director (various start-up / scale-ups)
Multiple remits to found and build UK operations for start-up division of a global corporate, as well as VC/PE backed European HQ scale-ups. Experience of the 0 to 1 and 1 to 10m and beyond through topline double/triple digit growth and cost management to achieve profitability.
Intellectual Curiosity
A self-professed geek, my love for chemistry led me to a PhD which I then applied to advise life science and pharma companies as a management consultant. My love of learning continues to this day - I’m currently working on my Spanish and did an extended trip to Colombia and Peru earlier this year.
Health & Wellbeing
My experiences have taught me the importance of being fit both mentally and physically, so health and wellbeing is an area I am interested in. Whether that's martial arts back in the day, long distance running, zen yoga or the beats of EDM at festivals!
