THE PATH TO STRATEGIC EXECUTION: EXPERIENCE ACROSS EVERY BUSINESS DIMENSION
Professional Background
As a Deputy COO who progressed from EA to leadership, I’ve developed an integrated understanding of business dynamics. With over 9 years of progressive experience serving Fortune 500 financial institutions, in high-growth IT and business management consultancies, I bring a hands on approach to business transformation and problem-solving, establishing me as a trusted strategic execution partner to C-suite leadership.
Mid-sized organisation agility
My experience in mid-sized organisations has given me a unique perspective that bridges high-level vision with practical implementation. Unlike siloed roles in larger corporations, I’ve engaged directly with every facet of the business — allowing me to develop comprehensive business acumen across commercial strategy, financial management, organisational transformation, and operational excellence.
This environment enabled me to develop exceptional capabilities in:
Supporting C-suite leadership: providing strategic counsel and initiative development with a particular focus on execution excellence, translating vision into actionable plans that deliver measurable results.
Trusted executive advisor: serving as a confidante and trusted advisor for C-suite executives, offering objective insights, alternative perspectives and practical solutions during critical business decisions.
Business transformation: leading cross-functional initiatives allowing me to orchestrate transformational change while maintaining operational continuity, developing a proven methodology for implementing significant organisational shifts with minimal disruption.
Operational excellence: identifying inefficiencies across departmental boundaries and implementing integrated solutions creating measurable improvements in productivity, quality and cost-effectiveness.
Commercial acumen: having direct involvement in client negotiations, pricing strategies, and market positioning decisions gave me first-hand insight into revenue generation and business development dynamics.
Financial management: from budget planning to financial analysis and forecasting, I gained hands-on experience translating strategic objectives into financial frameworks that drive sustainable growth.
Multifaceted approach to business
This breadth of exposure has been invaluable in developing my holistic approach to leadership. While specialists might excel in optimising individual functions, my experience has equipped me to understand the interconnected nature of business challenges and develop solutions that create value across the entire organisation. This multidimensional perspective has proven particularly effective during periods of significant change, where the ability to balance competing priorities across functions is essential for successful transformation.
At my core, I am a natural problem solver. Whether confronting familiar challenges or navigating unprecedented situations, I bring an analytical yet creative approach to finding effective solutions. Many of my most significant achievements came from successfully addressing “firsts” – situations with no established playbook – where my problem-solving methodology allowed me to create pathways through complexity and turn obstacles into opportunities. This ability to solve problems transcends specific industries and functions, enabling me to adapt quickly to new environments and add immediate value in diverse contexts.
