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Chief Operating Officer
Ref: 583719
North West
£150,000
- Permanent
- Strategic Business Transformation
- Operational Efficiency
- Immediately Available
About the candidate
Adaptable, professional, and results-driven Chief Operating Officer with over 15 years of extensive senior leadership experience primarily in sectors like retail, supply chain, and logistics. With substantial hands-on expertise in overseeing operational strategies and business transformations, this candidate has successfully led efforts to enhance sales, curtail expenses, and elevate productivity. They possess a proven track record of reducing risks, nurturing talent, and meticulous strategic planning, paired with a solid history of collaborating effectively with C-suite and board members for strategic alignment. This candidate actively seeks a new role, aiming to leverage extensive business transformation skills to propel operational successes and enterprise growth.
What makes them great?
- Reduced operational costs by £2.5 million annually in previous roles, demonstrating acute financial management and strategy implementation capabilities.
- During their tenure, navigated a multinational company's acquisition smoothly by establishing vital operational frameworks, which transitioned the company from a loss situation into a profit-making entity.
- Developed and directed strategic initiatives that resulted in a significant boost in productivity and operational efficiency, with a keen focus on profitability and sustainable growth.
Areas of expertise
- Executive Leadership: Guide C-suite level strategy and management.
- Operational Strategy: Development and execution of broad-scale operational tactics.
- Cost Saving Initiatives: Proven capability in reducing expenses significantly.
- Business Continuity: Expert in maintaining operational stability in crisis scenarios.
- Commercial Strategy: Adept in crafting strategies that bolster business volumes and enhance market position.
- High-Performance Teams: Skilled in spearheading teams that exceed performance targets.
- Operational Excellence: Demonstrable history of advancing procedural and financial operations outcomes.
- Procurement & Purchasing: Optimisation of procurement processes for cost efficiency.
- Digital Strategy Implementation: Leading digital transformations and integrating advanced technological processes.