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Chief Operating Officer

Ref: 623165

London/South East

£180,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Operational Excellence
  • Immediately Available

About the candidate

The candidate is a seasoned Chief Operating Officer with 30 years of experience in steering complex organisations, notably within the tool and equipment hire industry. They possess a proven track record in driving business growth, operational efficiency, and strategic transformation, consistently achieving substantial revenue and EBITDA growth. With expertise in leading significant business changes including mergers, acquisitions, and technology integrations, they have demonstrated their ability to harmonise strategic vision with operational discipline, thus securing and enhancing enterprise value.

Distinguished by a 'people-first' leadership style, this professional has consistently fostered environments that encourage teamwork and performance, whilst also maintaining a laser focus on safety and operational excellence. Their career history illustrates a robust capacity in revenue diversification, cost management, and stakeholder engagement, making them a versatile leader ready for new challenges.

What makes them great?

  • EBITDA Growth: Achieved sustained double-digit revenue growth and EBITDA improvements across national operations, highlighted by increasing utilisation from 55% to 63% and achieving substantial cost savings through strategic operational amendments.
  • Cost Reduction Initiatives: Effectuated a noteworthy annual saving of £4 million by internalising an unprofitable management contract and implementing process optimisations that yielded £7 million in savings.
  • Revenue and Market Expansion: Successfully diversified revenue streams and penetrated new markets, leading to a significant increase in market share and higher customer satisfaction levels.

Areas of expertise

  • Strategic Growth and Business Transformation: Demonstrated ability to navigate companies through growth phases and repositioning, utilising data-driven strategies to enhance operational and financial performance.
  • Operational Efficiency and Safety Improvements: Proven track record in increasing utilisation rates, reengineering processes, and implementing health and safety initiatives that significantly reduce incident rates and enhance overall safety protocols.
  • Team Leadership and Development: Extensive experience in building high-performing teams, fostering professional development and maximising team engagement across functions.