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What I offer

Strategic Planning

Strategic Planning

When there is a need for critical action or change, with multiple, disparate parts adding complexity, I work with clients in crafting strategic plans that include mapping activities, a review of positioning, alignment with trends and opportunities, and prioritisation of objectives and actions.

Business Optimisation

Business Optimisation

Business optimisation focuses on transforming and streamlining operations to reduce costs and enhance efficiency. I help clients by identifying and implementing improvements and strategies to reduce waste or establish governance structures to ensure long-term capacity for growth and sustainability.

Procurement

Procurement

When the acquisition of goods and services fails to meet business needs, I help to realign to business objectives, and drive efficiencies and value in procurement operations, e.g., optimise category management and segmentation, craft segment plans, or add capacity (governance structure, resources).

Logistics Optimisation

Logistics Optimisation

Logistics is the strategic planning and coordination of the movement of goods. I help clients enhance their logistics network strategy (e.g., connecting disparate parts, reducing costs, increasing product flow) or optimise supply chain efficiency and performance through digital innovations.

Experiences

Logistics Acquisitions Advisor

Logistics Acquisitions Advisor

Advised PE firm on UK logistics acquisitions in the energy, manufacturing, and construction sectors. Provided market research and commercial due diligence report, including an in-depth analysis of operations and strategic growth strategies to optimise revenue and margin.

Bain & Company Supply Chain and Infrastructure Advisor

Bain & Company Supply Chain and Infrastructure Advisor

Selected as panel advisor for due diligence to CPPIB (Bain client), to identify and add perspective on value-adding opportunities for a global freight forwarder and project logistics provider. Recommended tech investment, operational streamlining, and unit consolidation for enhanced performance.

Medical Devices Supply Chain Strategy

Medical Devices Supply Chain Strategy

Developed a supply chain strategy for a $6B medical device manufacturer, cutting $180M in operational costs and increasing revenue by 30% through improved production planning, inventory reduction, logistics streamlining, and last-mile delivery optimisations.

Thales Integrated Business Planning and Supply Chain Transformation

Thales Integrated Business Planning and Supply Chain Transformation

Led Thales' £200M integrated business planning portfolio and industrial supply chain transformation, delivering £17M in cost savings and boosting on-time delivery by 25% (to 75%). Introduced BI tools, and aligned demand and supply across 130 military and civilian projects.

COO of R-Logitech, Integrated logistics provider EMEA

COO of R-Logitech, Integrated logistics provider EMEA

Restructured R-Logitech's supply chain operations, achieving a 200% revenue uplift in 6 months. Integrated and streamlined operations, centralised procurement, doubled the workforce and launched new logistics ventures in mining, agriculture, and energy across EMEA.

GE Power Business Innovation Advisor

GE Power Business Innovation Advisor

Led a collaboration that developed a $275M strategy to commercialise GE innovations, targeting $1.8B in annual revenue by leveraging energy demand management solutions and creating multiple revenue streams in industrial sectors.

Growth Consultant to German Industrial Conglomerate

Growth Consultant to German Industrial Conglomerate

Advised a $1B German industrial conglomerate on Industry 4.0 transformation and waste reduction. Conducted operational audits, and prepared a strategic plan to improve services, including a multi-year digital platform implementation across 50+ companies, to drive efficiencies and cost savings.

AI Supply Chain Platform Development

AI Supply Chain Platform Development

Created an AI-driven logistics platform for DP World, selected for the Atlantic Smart Ports initiative. Enabled real-time supply chain visibility and control, reducing delays and bottlenecks through predictive analytics and prescriptive actions.

NESA Portfolio Consultant

NESA Portfolio Consultant

Led the UAE cybersecurity agency's (NESA) portfolio overhaul, cutting a $600M budget by 60% through alignment with national mandate, streamlined procurement, improved delivery, and operational infrastructure alignment. Established new governance and delivery capacity for critical national projects.

Strategic Projects and Supply Chain Lead at Monaco Resources Group

Strategic Projects and Supply Chain Lead at Monaco Resources Group

Restructured MRG's $2.5B project portfolio, prioritizing cash flow and synergy opportunities. Engaged leadership teams, prepared business cases, led the M&A advisory board, and streamlined operations across logistics, mining, agriculture, and energy sectors for resilience and cost savings.

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Roles (/)
  • i.e. Marketing director
  • i.e. Mentor
  • Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
  • COO, CoS, Head Of Operations, Project Manager, Change Manager, Leader
  • Strategic Adviser
  • Business Management Consultant
  • Engineering Consultant
  • Head Of Product
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Industries (/)
  • i.e. Tech
  • i.e. Education
  • Transport and logistics
  • Aerospace & defence
  • Architecture and planning
  • Construction procurement
  • Software development
  • Management consulting
  • Mining
  • Oil, gas, and mining
  • Food manufacture
  • Manufacuring
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Career experience

21-30 years

Regions
  • Africa, 
  • Central & South Asia, 
  • Europe, 
  • Middle East, 
  • North America (east coast), 
  • North America (west coast), 
  • Southeastern Asia
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Skills (/)
  • i.e. Research
  • i.e. Branding
  • Integrated Supply Chain Management
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Strategic Planning & Implementation
  • business operations & Strategy
  • Business Analysis Planning & Monitoring
  • Demand Supply Planning
  • Inventory Optimization
  • Project / Programme Management
  • Procurement
  • Digital Strategy & Transformation
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Keywords (/)
  • i.e. Digital nomad
  • i.e. Ex-Google
  • Production Planning
  • Value Chain optimisation
  • Leadership, innovation, start-ups, strategic planning, partnership development, commercial intelligence, social impact,
  • Operations Consulting
  • Procurement transformation
  • AI Strategy Digital Transformation Executive Leadership Data Strategy Operational Turnaround CEO Advisory C-Suite Collaboration Innovation Architect Strategic Growth Mentorship & Coaching
  • Restructuring and Turnaround
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