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Strategic Operations Leader

Chief of Staff | COO | Strategic Operations Leader

Europe

Description

This operator is a versatile strategic operator and Chief of Staff with over 15 years of experience bridging vision and execution within global corporate and entrepreneurial environments. Specializing in operational excellence, corporate strategy, and fundraising, the leader functions as a multifaceted asset for executive teams. With expertise spanning banking, telecommunications, and high-growth ventures primarily in Europe, this professional passionately advances flexible leadership models and community initiatives fostering women’s empowerment.

Key Roles

  • •Co-founded a company providing fractional Chief of Staff services to entrepreneurs across Europe and beyond.
  • •Led strategic operations and CFO office initiatives at global financial services firms, enhancing financial reporting and stakeholder engagement.
  • •Delivered substantial cost savings and operational redesign at a major telecommunications enterprise through structural and process improvements.
  • •Created a fractional leadership network connecting senior female executives with scaleups and SMEs facing talent gaps.
  • •Supported fundraising, strategy formulation, and organizational growth for startups across multiple sectors.

Meet Me

I’m a strategic operator and Chief of Staff with 15+ years helping founders and executives transform ambitious visions into tangible results. I am passionate about flexible leadership models that empower senior talent and foster sustainable growth within fast-paced companies. Beyond work, I dedicate time to building communities supporting women through significant life transitions and enjoy exploring the world of wine alongside my professional journey.

Personas

Operational Strategist

  • •Expert in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects to deliver strategic initiatives and operational improvements.
  • •Directed multi-stakeholder programs for global financial and telecommunications enterprises to optimize reporting, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency.
  • •Bridges strategy and execution while aligning with executive leadership and board-level stakeholders.

Superpowers

Superpowers not available

Sweet Spot

This executive thrives at the intersection of strategic leadership and hands-on operational execution, excelling in environments requiring nuanced coordination across diverse stakeholders and agile use of fractional leadership. Their ability to serve as both trusted advisor and execution driver proves indispensable to founding teams managing growth, transformation, and fundraising.

Functional Skills

Operational Excellence & Project Delivery
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Cross-Functional Program Leadership- Led teams of 15+ members on high-impact projects at large financial services organizations, enhancing financial reporting and operational efficiency.
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Process Redesign and Cost Transformation- Achieved significant annualized cost savings at a global telecommunications provider via structural reforms and process reengineering.
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CFO Office Management- Developed and managed CFO operating plans, reporting dashboards, and board communication frameworks to elevate leadership effectiveness.
Strategic Advisory & Fundraising Support
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Fundraising Strategy and Investor Relations- Supported multiple startups through fundraising processes, pitch deck development, and investor communication to facilitate successful capital raises.
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Business Development and Growth Strategy- Advised executives on digital transformation, market entry strategies, and organizational development initiatives.
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Special Projects and Corporate Strategy- Co-developed large-scale digital transformation programs and property strategies for financial service firms post-merger.
Leadership & Ecosystem Building
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Fractional Leadership Network Creation- Founded and led networks providing flexible access to senior female executives for scaleups and SMEs addressing talent shortages.
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Community and Platform Development- Built platforms supporting women's health and empowerment with expert content and active community engagement.
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Coaching and Mentorship- Serves as mentor and relations manager for professional collectives fostering peer learning and executive growth.

User Manual

This professional thrives when provided clear strategic goals along with the autonomy to shape and execute operational plans. Transparent communication and proactive updates balancing detail with big-picture insights are valued. Collaborative, mission-driven environments that prioritize agility and empower senior leadership as strategic partners are ideal. Expect a pragmatic and empathetic approach focused on delivering high impact while nurturing people and culture.

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Education

  • •Master’s degree in business and economics with a focus on corporate finance from a leading European business school.
  • •Completed an international exchange program specializing in finance at a top European business school.

Focus Areas

Strategic OperationsCorporate StrategyFundraising and Investor RelationsOrganizational DevelopmentCost TransformationFractional Leadership

Industries

Financial ServicesTelecommunicationsStartups and ScaleupsConsultingSustainability and Community Platforms

Geographical Coverage

EuropeUnited KingdomFranceSwedenSwitzerland

Stage

Early StageGrowthScale-upCorporate Transformation

Personal Interests

Women’s EmpowermentWine and SpiritsCommunity BuildingMindful LeadershipLanguages

Certifications

Advanced Wine and Spirit Education certificationsLean methodology practitioner