Operations Director

Ref: 573748

Greenwich, London

£150,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Operations Leadership
• Financial Acumen
• Immediately Available

About the candidate

With over two decades of expert experience in the freight and logistics industry, our candidate has a well-established career holding high-level operational and managerial roles. Their career trajectory includes successful stints across Europe, particularly in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany, aligning multi-site operations with strategic objectives in highly competitive markets. They bring a wealth of experience in boosting operational efficiency, generating significant revenue growth, and fostering robust stakeholder relationships. This candidate has solid credentials in transforming complex operations to meet modern demands and challenges.

What makes them great?

• Achieved a €7 million increase in annual turnover through strategic leadership and operational improvements within the Belgian market.
• Established a new operational site that reached €2.6 million in revenue in its first year, demonstrating effective new market entry and operational setup.
• Led significant rebranding and operational shifts that enhanced company market presence and aligned service offerings with client needs, particularly adjusting operational models to market demands.

Areas of expertise

• Senior Leadership: Accomplished in directing top-level operations and guiding companies through significant transformations and market entry strategies.
• Change Management: Skilled in implementing strategic initiatives that refine operations and business processes aligning with organisational goals and market demands.
• Financial Oversight: Proven track record of financial stewardship, enhancing profitability through budget control and cost-effective operational adjustments.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Experienced in negotiating and sustaining high-value relationships with key business partners and stakeholders across various geographical regions.