Robin - COO/Managing Director - UK - iCEO #78350

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Robin's Profile

iCEO #78350

Position: COO/Managing Director

Nationality: UK

Experience

C-level executive with P&L responsibility and 25 years of experience in driving profitable growth for small start-up ventures, mid-size private equity-backed businesses and large global organisations primarily in the media, entertainment, EdTech and digital sectors. MBA from Kellogg (top 10%) and American/British nationality

Major Achievements

In my current role: - Established company's International operations from scratch, building a team of 100 across three continents - Sold 96% of new sales last year for the International business - Achieved 100% renewals on existing business - Delivered 3x EBITDA vs plan last year - Continue to successfully run all international content production; new product development; professional development; strategy, finance & operations; partner sales / account management; and marketing

Industry Sector Competencies

E-Commerce/Internet

Media

Strategy consulting

Education

Professional Objectives

Function: General Management such as CEO, President, Managing Director or COO with broad remit

Sector: Broader TMT and EdTech

Interim Manager: No

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: UK; would consider relocating for the right role

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

UK

USA

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Professional)

Business development (Expert)

New product or service launch (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Expert)