“If you want something you have never had, you must be willing to do something you have never done.”
Driving Business Growth
I make growth the objective of your strategy and the result of your transformation
I create strategies that focus on customers: developing propositions, creating go-to-market plans and aligning capabilities to drive revenue and business growth
I transform your organization’s people, process and products from within to add value early, then create and accelerate growth
“It is not the strongest nor the most intelligent
of the species that survives.
It is the one that is most adaptable to change.”
Expertise
Leadership in complex, challenging or uncertain situations
Strategy and vision to focus organizations on growth opportunities
Organisation transformation to align with customers needs
Creating customer-centric and data-driven cultures
Go-to-market strategy and implementation to drive revenue
Business development, creation of a commercial culture and ‘sales engine’
Fundraising and investor relations
“Ask for help not because you’re weak, but because you want to remain strong.”
Engagement Approach
Interim or Fractional Leadership: CEO / C-Suite
Leading through times of challenge or complexity to transform, turnaround and grow businesses; to preserve and create value
Consultant
Working with boards and leadership teams to develop strategies and implement plans for creating opportunities, revenue streams and building businesses
Coach
Supporting the C-Suite to change mindsets, remove barriers, and create entrepreneurial thinking to multiplying results
"Actions speak louder than words."
Some Recent Successes
Insights and Data Analytics Consultancy
Took over leadership during financial issues and covenant breach, turning a £2.4m loss to profit in eight months
Negotiated a £2m fund-raising round to support restructuring and growth
Iconic Retailer
Created a transformative, new operating model, which after six months, resulted in a 39% (£116m) increase in online revenue
Health Insurance
Delivered 20% increase in online traffic, doubling conversation rates
Online Marketplace
Increased EV by 550m CHF over 18 months giving the PE fund a 3x ROI
Achieved double-digit growth by creating a culture of customer-centric, data-driven and agile thinking across the entire company
Online Content Protection
Pivoted to a data business, developing a strategy, go-to-market plan, product strategy and route to exit plan supporting a £3m fund-raising round
Advisory / Non-Executive Director:
Chairperson for a HealthTech/Telemedicine company expanding globally
Board and CEO Advisor for a Singapore based Virtual Travel company
Board Advisor for a health tech start-up, improving doctor efficiency and patient outcomes.
Board Advisor for an AI and machine learning personal stylist platform.
Board and CEO Advisor for a decentralised e-commerce and logistics platform targeting the Caribbean and Latin America
Board Advisor for a Pregnancy Mindfulness app
Board and CEO Advisor for a smart mobile community engagement platform
Non-Executive Director for a Handling & Fulfilment business
Board Advisor for a Distance Learning Healthcare Charity
Board Advisor, for an ethical product e-commerce marketplace.
Previous Clients
