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.