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What I offer

Growth Strategy

Growth Strategy

We turn customer insight and market analysis into practical choices and a quantified value case.

Typical outputs: priority segments and propositions, phased plan, KPIs and a 90‑day execution roadmap.

Technology Transformation

Technology Transformation

We shape and deliver technology change that serves the strategy.

Focus areas: data platforms, analytics and workflow automation. Understanding processes, people and technology enablement

Deliverables: roadmap, operating model and delivery plan with measurable milestones and benefits.

Data analysis

Data analysis

Clean and join messy data to answer real decisions.

Services include market and competitor analysis, customer data analysis, dashboards and self‑serve datasets.

Tools: Excel, Tableau, Power BI.

Outcomes: clear drivers, trends and segment insights for action.

Modelling

Modelling

Models in Excel to test strategy choices and build cases.

Features: scenarios and sensitivities, assumptions log, audit trail and clear outputs for executive teams, boards and funders.

Board Co-Chair/Non-Executive Director

Board Co-Chair/Non-Executive Director

Experienced in governance, strategic oversight, and risk management. Brings independent challenge, stakeholder engagement, and ESG focus to ensure sustainable growth and compliance.

Experiences

Growth Strategy for Construction

Growth Strategy for Construction

Designed a strategic roadmap for a pre-construction services company, identifying multi-million pound market opportunities and creating an actionable plan for rapid scale-up.

Growth Strategy for UXO

Growth Strategy for UXO

Delivered a five-year growth strategy for a UXO clearance and security firm, unlocking double-digit revenue growth potential and positioning the business for private equity-backed expansion.

Growth Strategy for Marine Technology

Growth Strategy for Marine Technology

Led a strategic review for a marine navigation technology manufacturer, defining innovation-led growth levers and enabling entry into high-margin offshore markets.

Clinical Data Operations Transformation

Clinical Data Operations Transformation

Supported the Clinical Data Operations of a pharmaceutical company to deliver a global transformation programme, streamlining operations and driving efficiency gains across 1000+ FTEs.

Spin-off of technology platform

Spin-off of technology platform

Advised on the spin-off of a cutting-edge data platform, shaping commercial strategy for a new legal entity and enabling monetisation of proprietary clinical trial data.

Strategic Advisor to Founders

Strategic Advisor to Founders

Serving as strategic advisor to the founders of Exabler, a fintech start-up in trade finance, shaping the business plan and go-to-market strategy. Supported venture capital funding rounds and advised on sales and marketing.

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  • i.e. Marketing director
  • i.e. Mentor
  • Transformation Director
  • Strategy Consultant
  • Operating Partner
  • Chief Of Staff
  • Partner
  • Co-Founder
  • Board Chair
  • Non-Executive Director
  • Strategic Advisor
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Industries (/)
  • i.e. Tech
  • i.e. Education
  • Strategy consulting
  • Private equity
  • Healthcare and life sciences
  • Technology
  • Industrials
  • Financial services
  • Professional services
  • B2B
  • Education
  • Retail
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Career experience

21-30 years

Regions
  • Europe, 
  • North America (east coast), 
  • Southeastern Asia, 
  • North America (west coast), 
  • Middle East
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Skills (/)
  • i.e. Research
  • i.e. Branding
  • Strategy
  • Value Creation
  • Change, Transformation & Strategy
  • Technology Transformation
  • Program & Project Management
  • Business and Financial Modelling
  • Analytics
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Board Governance
  • Due Diligence
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Keywords (/)
  • i.e. Digital nomad
  • i.e. Ex-Google
  • Leadership Coaching
  • leadership training
  • chess
  • Vibe coding
  • Impact architect
  • trusted advisor
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