Emma: COO/Managing Director - UK
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Position: COO/Managing Director
Nationality: UK
Home Country: UK
Experience
COO of PE backed MarTech SaaS; COO of major non profit leading core operations, IT, digital, data, and HR; CCO of global automotive data business; formerly with Accenture and WPP; strong background in tech, digital, go to market
Major Achievements
Grew ARR from £28M to £33M (+18%) in 10 months at a PE-backed business post-merger, improving EBITDA margin from 11.5% to 14% and reducing opex over 20%; 9 direct reports, with total org structure of around 150 people. Full P&L accountability.
Industry Sector Competencies
• IT/Computer Hardware• Software
• Engineering
• Media
• Private Equity
Professional Objectives
• Function: CEO (eg. up to 100 staff); COO for larger orgs with path to CEO; possibly regional MD in multinational• Interim Manager: Yes
• Permanent Position: Yes
• Operational: Yes
• Availability: Full time, Part time
• Prefered Locations: Any
Additional Professional Interests
• Non Executive Director AssignmentsCountries Covered
• UKOperational Competencies
• AI strategy (Professional)• ESG & sustainability strategy (Professional)
• Technologies to market (Professional)
• Business development (Expert)
• New product or service launch (Expert)
• Geographical expansion (Professional)
• Close down or sell off (Expert)
• Pre or post investment audit (Professional)