Track Record

Scaling Operations & Organisational Design

  • First hire and operational architect for a founder-led property investment, development and asset management firm, supporting growth from £65m AUM to a £500m+ portfolio.

  • Built and led cross-functional teams of up to 20 people across 7 countries, creating clear accountability and execution velocity.

  • Designed and implemented end-to-end operating infrastructure across finance, HR, legal, governance, security and asset operations.

  • Partnered directly with founders on organisational design, role clarity and leadership structure as businesses scaled.

Investor Relations & Stakeholder Management

  • Supported investor reporting, debt structuring and financial terms across high-value assets backed by private equity, hedge funds and principal capital.

  • Managed multiple concurrent assets or projects, each involving multiple stakeholder groups including investment partners, lenders, legal advisors and finance teams.

  • Maintained continuity and trust through periods of growth, restructuring and exit preparation.

  • Acted as a senior point of contact for investors, advisors and external partners, representing leadership and managing communication in complex, high-stakes environments.

Global Operations & Continuity Through Change

  • Led operations across UK, Ireland, USA, Germany, Netherlands, UAE and Singapore, managing cross-border teams, advisors and regulatory considerations.

  • Led the establishment and operational launch of new legal entities across multiple jurisdictions, aligning legal, tax, banking and compliance requirements for international expansion.

  • Supported founders and senior leadership through periods of market disruption, restructuring and organisational change.

  • Brought calm, structure and clarity to ambiguous, high-pressure situations, ensuring operational stability and forward momentum.

Founder & Principal Partnership

  • Acted as Chief of Staff and senior operational lead to founders and UHNW principals, serving as a trusted partner for decision support, prioritisation and execution.

  • Filtered and resolved operational complexity on behalf of leadership, enabling sustained focus on strategic, investment and risk priorities.

  • Established disciplined operating rhythms, structured reporting and decision frameworks, improving clarity, pace and quality of decision-making.

  • Acted as a trusted internal partner to founders and principals, exercising judgement and discretion in moments of pressure and uncertainty.

Financial Oversight & Cost Control

  • Held P&L responsibility across complex asset portfolios, overseeing operating budgets ranging from £100k to £2.5m and Capex projects exceeding £5m.

  • Streamlined operations and finance functions, delivering 20% cost savings through operational redesign, efficiency improvements and contract renegotiation.

  • Structured and negotiated pragmatic payment plans during periods of financial pressure, preserving momentum, trust and relationships while maintaining commercial discipline.

  • Negotiated external recruitment and advisory costs while maintaining delivery quality and senior talent standards.

Complex Projects & Risk Resolution

  • Led highly contentious, multi-party legal and operational projects to successful outcomes within eight months, mitigating risk and exceeding founder expectations.

  • Recovered 75% of long-standing defects retention funds within six months, resolving persistent issues and delivering valued outcomes for founders and investors.

  • Introduced structured project frameworks, review cycles and delivery standards, reducing rework and execution friction.

  • Managed highly sensitive, founder-led personal matters with significant legal, financial and reputational risk implications, delivering controlled outcomes under conditions of volatility, confidentiality and time pressure.