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Fractional COO | Strategy Alignment

Fractional COO | Strategy Alignment

I help businesses
• Realign strategy, structure & delivery
• Fix cross-functional drift & execution gaps
• Restore traction, focus & decision flow

You get: aligned execution, steadier weekly leadership routine, and leadership that sustains momentum.

Business Consultant

Business Consultant

I work with medium & large companies to:
➡️ Solve complex challenges with tailored, strategic solutions.
➡️ Optimise operations, streamline workflows & enhance profits.
➡️ Develop & execute growth & transformation strategies.
➡️ Provide decision support using data-driven insights & risk analysis.

Growth & Scaleup Advisor

Growth & Scaleup Advisor

I help businesses:
➡️ Scale operations & expand into new markets effectively.
➡️ Develop growth strategies to increase revenue & achieve long-term sustainability.
➡️ Overcome scaling challenges by optimizing processes & building capacity.

Startup Advisor

Startup Advisor

I work with startups to:
➡️ Develop & refine business strategies that align with market needs.
➡️ Establish scalable operations & streamline processes.
➡️ Build & mentor high-performing teams.
➡️ Prioritize effectively to focus on growth & sustainability.

Career Consultant & Life Coach

Career Consultant & Life Coach

I help individuals with:
➡️ Career transitions, professional growth & tailored solutions for their unique challenges.
➡️ Time management, personal efficiency & energy optimisation using neuroscientific tools.
➡️ Executive coaching to enhance leadership skills, decision-making & work-life balance.

Strategy Alignment Audit

Strategy Alignment Audit

Designed for teams whose execution feels busy but disconnected from strategy

It shows how clearly your choices translate into operating reality, where drift happens, what’s missing, and what to fix first

I focus on re-architecting the hidden structures that keep progress from turning into delivery

Non-Executive Director & Board Advisor

Non-Executive Director & Board Advisor

I support boards through formal NED & advisory:
➡️ Provide independent oversight, challenge, strategic insight & long-term thinking
➡️ Contribute to governance, risk & board effectiveness
➡️ Advise on M&A, growth, market entry & scaling
➡️ Bring cross-industry perspective & leadership mentoring

Investor Readiness Audit

Investor Readiness Audit

Built for founders preparing to raise, re-raise, or understand why traction isn’t converting into investor confidence.

It aligns strategy, story, and proof points — showing whether the logic that drives your business shows up in your data and narrative.

Experiences

Strategy & Operations Director - $400M IT Services Group Company

Strategy & Operations Director - $400M IT Services Group Company

Built & led 3 teams across marketing, operations & business development. Drove transformation, GTM launch across 11 industries, ROI uplift, partner ecosystem scaling & operational optimisation. Doubled profit in key units & enabled 4x revenue growth trajectory.

Strategy Consultant - New Tech & Engineering Venture

Strategy Consultant - New Tech & Engineering Venture

Advised on €7M market entry into the UK via acquisition. Co-developed strategy & business plan incl. global market scan, comparative analysis, legal frameworks, risk mapping & sales projections. Co-presented to investor, securing funding interest.

Startup Strategy & Advisory

Startup Strategy & Advisory

Supported early-stage founders in refining their business models, assessing market entry options, building operational structures & preparing for investor conversations. Delivered practical, actionable guidance based on real-world strategy work.

Director of Strategic Development - Boutique Strategy Consultancy

Director of Strategic Development - Boutique Strategy Consultancy

Secured $10M to build a foresight analytics platform. Led strategy tool design for an $18B industrial client, covering 200+ countries & 60 industries, delivering scenario models & long-term risk analytics for board-level decisions.

Strategic Business Expansion Director - B2B Engineering Venture

Strategic Business Expansion Director - B2B Engineering Venture

Led sourcing of 300+ M&A targets & shortlisted 15. Oversaw due diligence & negotiations for £5M company acquisition from NBO to SPA, managing an international team & achieving 10% projected cost reduction.

Transforming Marketing into a Growth Engine - IT Services Scale up

Transforming Marketing into a Growth Engine - IT Services Scale up

Redesigned decentralized marketing into a performance function with ROI tracking. Built internal ops, systems, & culture, enabling 30% resource release & a 5x budget increase while maintaining cost efficiency.

Building a 200+ Partner Ecosystem

Building a 200+ Partner Ecosystem

Created & scaled a partner & contractor network of over 200 vetted vendors to support delivery, slash costs, speed up negotiation cycles & increase execution capacity across campaigns & projects.

Business Leaders Development Initiative

Business Leaders Development Initiative

Launched & led internal growth track to coach business leaders into C-level client-facing experts. In 2 years doubled sales of participants, raised their share of gross profit from 54% to 64%.

Operations Officer - Private Equity Asset Management $500M

Operations Officer - Private Equity Asset Management $500M

Organised hedge fund international operations expanding to the US within, aligning legal, reporting & compliance.
Overseen EU aviation business launch for operational self-sustainability.

Head of Data & Analysis - Government-Funded Industrial Platform

Head of Data & Analysis - Government-Funded Industrial Platform

Co-created platform's development strategy, responsible for data modelling & business intelligence (600+ indicators). Aligned data strategy with state policy & partnered with 20+ government bodies. Delivered personalized dashboards that eliminated redundant data entry.

Internal Tender Automation Platform

Internal Tender Automation Platform

Overseen design & launch of an internal system automating 4,000+ tender reviews for business dev in IT consulting. Created scoring methodology, processes & rollout strategy, freeing up more qualified staff time, decreased internal costs of contract evaluation & accelerating contract decision-making.

Nonprofit Strategy & Policy Research

Nonprofit Strategy & Policy Research

Conducted legislative & market research for 50+ nonprofits. Analysed sector-wide pain points, advised on operational & funding strategy, and supported policy shaping. Also led advocacy efforts for animal welfare & vulnerable groups of people.

Business Turnaround of Post-Acquisition - Audit & Appraisal Firm

Business Turnaround of Post-Acquisition - Audit & Appraisal Firm

Led brand repositioning, marketing revamp & sales automation post-acquisition.
Generated 70% of sales & improved qualification status through tendering automation.
Supported repositioning efforts that led to a Top 30 national audit ranking.
Led accreditation program onboarding 10 large partners.

Youth Mentoring – Big Brothers Big Sisters (Global NGO)

Youth Mentoring – Big Brothers Big Sisters (Global NGO)

Trained & certified to mentor youth with disabilities in orphanages. Formed a long-term one-on-one bond with a teenage girl (17–21), supporting emotional growth, independence & transition to adult life after leaving care. Part of the International NGO https://www.bbbs.org/

Investment Readiness & Growth Strategy for Health-Tech Marketplace

Investment Readiness & Growth Strategy for Health-Tech Marketplace

Supported a CQC-regulated health-tech platform on a £1M seed round. Advised on investment readiness, clarified growth strategy, refined valuation logic, and supported preparation of technical and financial materials for investor due diligence.

Investment Readiness & Strategic Advisory for Health-Tech Platform

Investment Readiness & Strategic Advisory for Health-Tech Platform

Advised a Bangladesh-based health-tech startup, on pitch readiness and fundraising. Reviewed investor materials, aligned GTM strategy, challenged data inconsistencies, and supported the founder’s preparation for VC engagement.

Fundraising Strategy Advisor for No-Code SaaS Platform

Fundraising Strategy Advisor for No-Code SaaS Platform

Advised a design-first no-code SaaS startup, on early-stage fundraising, roadmap structuring, and investor-readiness. Reviewed pitch, flagged gaps in valuation logic and growth strategy, and proposed steps to improve investor appeal.

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  • Fractional Strategy And Operations Leader
  • Chief Operating Officer (COO)
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Career experience

10-20 years

Regions
  • Europe, 
  • North America (east coast), 
  • North America (west coast), 
  • Central & South America, 
  • Australia & Oceania, 
  • Africa, 
  • Caribbean, 
  • Central & South Asia, 
  • Middle East, 
  • Northeastern Asia, 
  • Southeastern Asia
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  • i.e. Branding
  • Strategy
  • Business Processes Optimization
  • Operational Efficiency
  • M&A
  • Change Management
  • Leadership
  • Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving
  • Analytics
  • Stakeholder Management
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