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James in a few words
Strategic and operational leader with over 15 years' experience across consulting, PE-backed
ventures, and high-growth environments. Proven success launching new ventures, scaling GTM
operations, and building cross-functional teams from the ground up. Experienced in go-to-market
strategy, operating model design, KPI frameworks, and early-stage execution across SaaS, retail,
digital commerce, and professional services. Strong commercial acumen and execution bias, with a
track record of leading transformation, delivering operational excellence, and working closely with
investors and executive teams. Now seeking to drive launch, growth and operational scale-up in an
ambitious, founder-led or PE-backed environment.
Experience
- COLOMER MUNMANY EUROPE COMPANY LTDHead of Strategy & GrowthJanuary 2020 - Today (5 years and 5 months)Responsibilities:• Led go-to-market and operational launch initiatives for new B2C brand and expanded B2B sales infrastructure across multiple markets.• Defined KPI frameworks across digital and physical channels, embedding commercial accountability and cost discipline across the organisation.• Built and managed cross-functional teams across ecommerce, sales, fulfilment and digital marketing.• Delivered new process frameworks across supply chain, fulfilment, pricing, and performance management.• Worked directly with private equity stakeholders to support organisational design, strategic reporting, and commercial due diligence.Key Achievements:• Launched a high-growth direct-to-consumer brand, delivering 40% YoY revenue growth.• Developed multi-channel GTM strategy across EU and North American markets.• Implemented operational KPIs to optimise cost-per-acquisition, fulfilment efficiency, and margin performance.• Designed and led cross-functional transformation programme across logistics, product and customer service functions.
- COLOMER MUNMANY EUROPE COMPANY LTDM&A Growth Strategy ConsultantSeptember 2018 - December 2019 (1 year and 3 months)Responsibilities:• Led post-acquisition integration of multiple entities within the Colomer group.• Delivered new target operating model and organisational design, including function-level reporting lines and governance mechanisms.• Partnered with senior leadership to drive transformation planning, cost rationalisation and commercial alignment.
- ECLIPSE GROUPLead – Business Strategy & TransformationJanuary 2016 - January 2018 (2 years)London, United Kingdom• Owned strategic planning, pre-sales and delivery of digital transformation programmes for mid-market and enterprise clients.• Worked across GTM planning, operational audit and system implementation (ERP/CRM).• Managed stakeholder relationships across finance, operations and technology departments.• Developed scalable reporting structures and supported post-implementation performance reviews.
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Education
- Bachelor of Laws –Middlesex University2009Bachelor of Laws –