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I'm Idris Panchard, an operations and delivery leader with 10+ years of experience helping startups scale. I specialize in cross-functional collaboration, bridging sales, operations, and delivery, and turning proposals into concrete implementations across USA, South Africa, and Saudi Arabia. I’m known for building clear scope, timelines, and handoffs that keep teams aligned and customers satisfied. Most recently, I served as COO and CPO at AquaOrganix, leading end-to-end operational and product initiatives, while coordinating international teams and investor-facing planning. Prior to that, I headed operations at IBAT in Lausanne, and drove lean, scalable processes that supported growth and regional delivery.…I'm Idris Panchard, an operations and delivery leader with 10+ years of experience helping startups scale. I specialize in cross-functional collaboration, bridging sales, operations, and delivery, and turning proposals into concrete implementations across USA, South Africa, and Saudi Arabia. I’m known for building clear scope, timelines, and handoffs that keep teams aligned and customers satisfied. Most recently, I served as COO and CPO at AquaOrganix, leading end-to-end operational and product initiatives, while coordinating international teams and investor-facing planning. Prior to that, I headed operations at IBAT in Lausanne, and drove lean, scalable processes that supported growth and regional delivery.

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I'm Idris Panchard, an operations and delivery leader with 10+ years of experience helping startups scale. I specialize in cross-functional collaboration, bridging sales, operations, and delivery, and turning proposals into concrete implementations across USA, South Africa, and Saudi Arabia. I’m known for building clear scope, timelines, and handoffs that keep teams aligned and customers satisfied. Most recently, I served as COO and CPO at AquaOrganix, leading end-to-end operational and product initiatives, while coordinating international teams and investor-facing planning. Prior to that, I headed operations at IBAT in Lausanne, and drove lean, scalable processes that supported growth and regional delivery.…I'm Idris Panchard, an operations and delivery leader with 10+ years of experience helping startups scale. I specialize in cross-functional collaboration, bridging sales, operations, and delivery, and turning proposals into concrete implementations across USA, South Africa, and Saudi Arabia. I’m known for building clear scope, timelines, and handoffs that keep teams aligned and customers satisfied. Most recently, I served as COO and CPO at AquaOrganix, leading end-to-end operational and product initiatives, while coordinating international teams and investor-facing planning. Prior to that, I headed operations at IBAT in Lausanne, and drove lean, scalable processes that supported growth and regional delivery.

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I’m Idris Panchard, an operations and delivery leader with 10+ years of experience helping startups scale. I specialize in cross-functional collaboration, bridging sales, operations, and delivery, and turning proposals into concrete implementations across USA, South Africa, and Saudi Arabia. I’m known for building clear scope, timelines, and handoffs that keep teams aligned and customers satisfied.

Most recently, I served as COO and CPO at AquaOrganix, leading end-to-end operational and product initiatives, while coordinating international teams and investor-facing planning. Prior to that, I headed operations at IBAT in Lausanne, and drove lean, scalable processes that supported growth and regional delivery.

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Work Experience

Chief Product Officer at AquaOrganix

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023

Led end-to-end product development of bioactive, regenerative fertilizers and bio stimulants. Aligned product strategy with operational capacity and financial planning; oversaw research, development, and go-to-market collaboration; ensured integration with regulatory and supply chain processes; positioned AquaOrganix as a circular, waste-to-value solution.

Chief Operating Officer at AquaOrganix

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Led internal operations and project delivery in a lean, international startup environment. Supported client engagement, pilots, and partner relationships from proposal through execution. Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure clear scope, timelines, and delivery handover. Oversaw financial planning, reporting, and forecasting to support growth and investor readiness. Worked across USA, South Africa, and Saudi Arabia to support regional operations and delivery. End-to-end project planning and delivery scope, timeline, and budget management; risk management and issue resolution; cross-functional and international team coordination; stakeholder communication and alignment; resource planning and execution tracking; KPI monitoring and reporting; agile and execution-driven delivery.

Head of Operations at IBAT

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019

Managed and coordinated all project sites, acting as the central point of control for planning, tracking, and delivery. Directed all back-office operations for a specialist plaster construction company. Managed project administration, scheduling, contracts, invoicing, and documentation across multiple sites. Led HR operations, including hiring, payroll coordination, compliance, and employee administration.