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COO

Ref: 447312

Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

£100,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Transformation Specialist
  • Operational Efficiency Expert
  • Immediately Available

About the candidate

Our candidate is a highly accomplished executive leader with a proven track record of driving business transformation, operational excellence, and commercial growth. With extensive experience across multiple industries, including technology, infrastructure, telecoms, and logistics. They have a unique ability to navigate complex challenges, deliver strategic change, and unlock significant revenue opportunities. She thrives in high-pressure environments, steering companies through rapid growth, restructuring, and M&A activities, while fostering strong leadership cultures that drive sustained success.

Their leadership approach is hands-on, visionary, and results-driven, with a focus on optimising business operations, enhancing profitability, and implementing innovative strategies that future-proof organisations. She has successfully led businesses through digital transformation, new market expansion, and operational turnarounds, consistently delivering multimillion-pound improvements in revenue and EBITDA.

What makes them great?

  • Grew most recent company from £24M to £51M in two years, increasing EBIT from 3% to 9%.
  • Led a business transformation project at previous employer , increasing sales by 87% within six months and improving cash flow.
  • Spearheaded a £162M sales pipeline strategy at industry leading hire company, driving growth across multiple sectors.
  • Optimised reverse logistics and IT asset management, reducing costs by 8.5%.
  • Designed and executed cost-saving strategies reducing operating expenses by 20% while enhancing service quality.

Areas of expertise

  • Executive Leadership & Business Transformation – Expertise in restructuring businesses, establishing high-performing teams, and implementing scalable growth strategies.
  • Strategic Growth & Commercial Development – Proven success in increasing revenue, improving margins, and launching innovative business models.
  • Operational Excellence & Efficiency – Strong background in process optimisation, cost reduction, and supply chain management.
  • Mergers & Acquisitions – Skilled in leading integrations, cultural alignment, and post-merger operational strategies.
  • Stakeholder & Board-Level Engagement – Experienced in working closely with investors, boards, and executive teams to drive strategic direction.
  • Technology & Digital Innovation – Deep understanding of AI, automation, and IT infrastructure transformation.
  • Risk, Compliance & Change Management – Certified in Six Sigma, Prince2, and ACAS HR, ensuring best-in-class governance and operational standards.