Liz: COO/Managing Director - UK

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iCEO™: 95718

Position: COO/Managing Director

Nationality: UK

Home Country: UK

Experience

Dynamic global commercial and technology leader driving scalable growth, innovation, and transformation across Fortune 50 companies. Known for delivering strategies at the intersection of commerce and technology, with a proven record of scaling businesses worldwide, advancing data-led solutions and building inclusive and collaborative teams.

Major Achievements

Led organisation of 220 employees across the EU serving as MD of €3.1B EU Fashion Accessories businesses: achieving +20.7% YoY revenue growth and €30MM in cost savings; alongside leadership of B2B vendor service organisation: scaling services coverage to 100% of top brands (from 55%), delivering +220% Yo2Y revenue growth and -30% cost reductions.

Industry Sector Competencies

• E-Commerce/Internet
• Electronics
• Digital Products
• Consumer Goods
• Omnichannel

Professional Objectives

• Function: Chief Commercial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Managing Director, Country/EMEA Leader
• Interim Manager: Yes
• Permanent Position: Yes
• Operational: Yes
• Availability: Full time, Part time
• Prefered Locations: London, UK or Hybrid with travel

Additional Professional Interests

• Non Executive Director Assignments

Countries Covered

• UK
• USA

Operational Competencies

• AI strategy (Professional)
• ESG & sustainability strategy (Expert)
• Technologies to market (Expert)
• Business development (Expert)
• New product or service launch (Expert)
• Geographical expansion (Expert)
• Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)