After two decades as an executive in the financial services sector in the City of London, I founded Aelan Consulting to embark on a portfolio career. My focus is on start-up and scale-up founders. I leverage 20 years of experience, expertise in navigating hypercomplex organizations, and my determination to help businesses succeed. My multicultural background makes me a stronger partner, bringing diverse perspectives to every challenge.
What I offer
Fractional COO
I offer fractional COO services to help your business achieve operational excellence. With expertise in regulatory compliance,risk management, and financial operations, I provide strategic leadership on an as-needed basis, ensuring your organization runs smoothly without the need for a full-time COO
I provide advisory board services to guide your business through strategic decision-making, regulatory compliance, and risk management. With a wealth of industry experience, I offer insights that drive growth, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure sustainable practices for your organization.
As an Investment Bank Program Manager, I specialize in driving regulatory and commercial changes. My responsibilities include managing complex projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and implementing strategic initiatives.
As a seasoned financial services executive, I bring valuable insights to my speaking engagements. I focus on Female leadership, Culture and talent management, Operational excellence, Traditional investment banking,, Strategic transformation, Regulatory and, control framework and sustainability.
I mentor and coach founders through Hive Founders and Barclays' Rise FinTech Mentoring. With 15 years of experience mentoring investment bankers, I focus on leadership development and strategic growth. My goal is to empower and support the next generation of industry leaders.
I’ve had significant achievements as a coach for start-ups, with one joining the Bank of America accelerator and another being selected by Google for business support. My coaching focuses on empowering start-ups to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable milestones.
As COO of a listed company, I led operations to achieve $300million in Q1 2023 revenue. My focus on strategic initiatives, compliance, and operational efficiency drove significant growth and market success.