Services

Operating leadership for complexity that cannot be solved from the sidelines

David works across commercial logic, operating model, systems, people and economics to restore execution and create a business that can scale, transform or transition with control.

Service pillars

Where the work creates value

Commercial logic, operating model, systems, people and economics - connected to execution and value.

Operating system and execution

Clarify priorities, decisions, owners, KPIs and management rhythm so strategy consistently reaches daily operations.

Transformation and restructuring

Reset programmes that have become too broad, too slow or disconnected from customer, operational and financial outcomes.

Leadership and succession

Strengthen management depth, reduce founder and key-person dependency, and build an organisation capable of carrying more responsibility.

Value creation and investor readiness

Connect the investment thesis to EBITDA, cash, operating capability, risk reduction and a credible path to scale or exit.

Execution model

Diagnose. Align. Run. Transfer.

Understand the operating reality, economics, systems, decision flow and true constraints.

01 Diagnose

Define the mandate, priorities, owners, measures and governance with leadership and shareholders.

02 Align

Lead the cadence, remove bottlenecks, make decisions and keep delivery connected to value.

03 Run

Build internal capability, clarify succession and hand over a stronger operating system.

04 Transfer

Engagement models

Three ways David steps in

The format follows the operating need: ongoing leadership capacity, a defined transformation mandate or full executive responsibility during a critical phase.

Fractional Operating Partner

Typically 4-8 days per month for founders, CEOs and investors who need senior operating capacity inside the business without adding a full-time executive role.

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Transformation Mandate

A focused 12-week mandate for transformations that are defined on paper but are not producing enough operational movement, ownership or measurabl.

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Interim CEO / COO

3-5 days per week for leadership gaps, transition, underperformance or rapid growth where the company needs clear executive authority and direct operational responsibility.

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The right format starts with the real constraint

Fees depend on mandate, responsibility, intensity and risk. Prices exclude VAT and agreed travel expenses. Outcome-based components can be added where the measures and decision rights are sufficiently clear.The first conversation is used to understand the situation, determine whether David is the right operator and identify the mandate that would create the most value.