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I am a seasoned operations leader with 19 years of experience helping businesses navigate high-growth challenges, from early-stage to Series D. With a strong background in mergers and acquisitions, I’ve supported companies raising up to $140 million and managed large corporate acquisitions of $80 million. I specialize in bridging the gap between strategic vision and execution for SME founders and C-suite executives.
I co-founded The Second C, a COO-as-a-Service business, providing fractional operational support to startups and scaling SMEs. I thrive on driving business transformation, improving financial performance, and fostering collaboration across teams. In my career, I’ve enjoyed mentoring teams, leading DEI initiatives, and delivering operational excellence across various sectors including technology, financial services, and professional services.
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Chief Operating Officer at The Second C (Strategy & Operations Consulting)
January 1, 2024 - PresentCo-founded and lead The Second C, a specialised COO-as-a-Service (COOaaS) solution providing fractional strategic and operational support to start-ups and scaling SMEs. Established COOaaS model with bespoke service delivery frameworks, guided clients through hypergrowth with infrastructure and process implementations, recruited and onboarded seasoned Fractional COOs, and drove business development across diverse sectors including Technology & Digital Services, Financial Services, Consumer & Retail, and Professional & Business Services.
M&A Project Director at Bad Wolf (TV Production)
May 31, 2022 - August 3, 2025Project managed an M&A process for a $80m Sony acquisition, migrated company onto new IT software systems including Cloud migration, created and implemented new operational, legal, and production processes, and maintained detailed trackers to report progress to C-suite, Sony & Deloitte.
Project Director, DEI at DICE (Music Tech Start-Up)
July 31, 2023 - August 3, 2025Co-led DEI strategy, growing the DEI team from 2 to 5 members across London and New York. Implemented new strategies, systems, and partnerships to boost efficiency and transparency across the business.
Head of Engagement & Talent at FHALMA (Charity)
February 28, 2022 - August 3, 2025Led and implemented a strategic and holistic engagement and talent strategy to complement overall charity objectives and goals.
Fractional Chief Operating Officer at Various Companies
May 31, 2025 - August 3, 2025Provided fractional strategic and operational support to multiple companies including Clokkemaker (managed operational build-out and brand strategy), Babbu (streamlined service delivery and prepared fundraising), Federal (transformed internal operations supporting fast-growing clients creating $500M opportunities), and Female Founders Rise (implemented scalable operational frameworks for community management).
Paralegal at Universal Pictures (Comcast NBCUniversal)
March 31, 2019 - August 3, 2025Supported Legal & Business Affairs team with international multi-territory acquisitions, assisted development, production & financing of films, tracked production and option agreement terms including rights management, managed cash forecasting and payments up to $200 million, ensured compliance for third party vendors, led digital transformation moving legal team to Datasite, and co-chaired International Legal Diversity Committee.
Chief of Staff to Head of Litigation and 5x Partners at CMS (Law Firm)
September 30, 2016 - August 3, 2025Collated documentation for Financial Partner, monitored budgets for partner USA trips, supervised and trained 10+ secretaries and junior team members, and organized events and budget management for global quality controls.
Recovery and Reorganisation | Secondment at Grant Thornton
January 31, 2014 - August 3, 2025Supported team of over 200 employees including Partners and Directors, co-led project with Managing Partner and Head of IT to migrate company from Lotus Notes to Outlook.
Business Director at Compton Taylor Morgan (Tax Litigation Consulting Firm)
December 31, 2015 - August 3, 2025Led sales development and key client partnerships driving revenue growth, implemented process improvements reducing operational costs by 25% and improving efficiency by 30%, supported legal professionals in tribunals for cases valued up to £50M, led HR, company structure, and budget management overseeing £2M budget resulting in 15% annual company profitability increase.
Project Manager at Atomico (VC)
September 30, 2019 - August 3, 2025Supported EIR and Partners ahead of founder meetings, managed £3 million new office project working with CEO and external teams, created budget reports, proposals, and feedback surveys, and supported integration of Peakon HR platform.
Chief of Staff at DICE (Music Tech Start-Up)
March 31, 2021 - August 3, 2025Trusted advisor to CEO aligning team goals with strategic objectives, supported CEO through $122 million fundraising, implemented agile processes improving operational efficiency by 20%, co-led DEI strategy, and managed major organisational transformation and workforce realignment.
Education
Qualifications
PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner Certification Training
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Techstars Founder Catalyst Program
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Financial Services, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment
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