Christopher
COO/Managing Director - USA - iCEO #90700

Experience

With a comprehensive background in executive leadership roles spanning CEO, President, COO, SVP, and VP positions, I bring decades of proven experience in problem-solving, growth strategies, and operational excellence across diverse industries including restaurants (QSR),services, retail, manufacturing, fulfillment, and distribution . Additionally with international experience.

Major Achievements

Problem-Solving and Growth Strategies: I have a proven operating system that assesses the entire organization, utilizing the complete dataset of the company, ideally leveraging Business Intelligence tools. This process allows me to synthesize assessments and develop growth strategies. While I primarily focus on organic growth, I also recognize the value of acquisitional growth when it aligns with organizational objectives. Adaptability and Leadership: Throughout my career, I have honed my problem-solving skills, people skills, and adaptability across various industries. My executive experience has equipped me with the ability to navigate complex challenges and lead teams towards achieving strategic objectives. Team Building and Assimilation: As a servant leader, I excel in building, coaching, and mentoring high-performing teams. I firmly believe in putting the right people in the right seats to drive organizational success. My track record demonstrates my ability to seamlessly integrate into diverse company cultures and make an immediate impact, even through re-organizations and workforce reductions. Financial Expertise: I possess extensive experience in budgeting, forecasting, and dashboard creation, focusing on critical aspects such as cash flows, P&Ls, margins, and balance sheets. Implementing a daily scorecard process is vital to ensuring continuous improvement and productivity gains. Additionally, I leverage technology to enhance operational efficiency and productivity. Operational Optimization: I am committed to optimizing operations through the implementation of best practices and standard operating procedures. Documenting processes and ensuring team accountability are integral to achieving consistent brand delivery and organizational success. Ultimately, flawless execution is paramount for driving results. Data-Driven Decision-Making: My decision-making is consistently guided by valuable insights derived from data analysis, leading to enhanced organizational performance and strategic decision-making. Change Leadership: Throughout my career, I have successfully demonstrated passionate leadership, driving strategic changes within organizations and resulting in improved efficiency and effectiveness.

Industry Sector Competencies

E-Commerce/Internet

Software

Consumer Goods

Private Equity

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO,COO

Sector: Retail, SaaS, Ecomm,Wholesale, Manufacturing

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: Open

Additional Professional Interests

Operational coaching on demand

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

Canada

Spain

UK

USA

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Professional)

Business development (Professional)

Acquisition and shadow management (Professional)

Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)

Pre or post investment audit (Professional)