Global Investment Advisory

•	Support and lead M&A, private equity, and portfolio management initiatives for midmarket and growth-stage clients, focusing on industrials, technology, and consumer sectors, with an emphasis on enhancing shareholder value through strategic acquisitions and investments.
	•	Direct global investment strategies across the US, Asia Pacific, and Middle East, overseeing deal origination, financing, and portfolio oversight for diverse clients, including midmarket rollups and technology-focused firms.
	•	Provide interim operational leadership to portfolio companies, leveraging extensive experience in operational optimization to improve financial performance and scalability, particularly in challenging market conditions.

Senior Consultant, M&A and Private Equity

Early-Stage Investments

•	Provide strategic guidance to early-stage companies in technology, SaaS and other sectors, structuring investments and supporting operational growth through financial planning, corporate structuring, and market expansion strategies.

Angel Investor / Advisor

Defence Sector Investments

•	Advised defence sector clients on development strategies, focusing on integrating technology and training solutions to enhance operational and financial outcomes.
	•	Cultivated relationships with global defence stakeholders, including NATO, to support strategic growth and investment opportunities in the sector.

Advisor

Defence Sector Transactions

•	Supported defence sector transactions by developing and presenting strategic bids for military training and maintenance contracts in the GCC, securing opportunities to expand client presence.
	•	Collaborated with regional partners to align investment strategies with market demands, ensuring operational and financial alignment.

Consultant

Royal Air Force (RAF)

•	Managed high-value assets (£200M+), leading teams to achieve operational excellence and financial efficiency in mission-critical environments.
•	Gained first-hand leadership and management experience from: 1) combat operations, 2) training delivery, 3) real-time operations management, and 4) defence procurement.

Senior Officer, Pilot, and Qualified Helicopter Instructor

Business Leader & Strategic Advisor | Emerging Technology | Defence & Security | Private Equity & Corporate Finance

Seasoned financial professional, with over 20 years global experience, currently leading on M&A, private equity, and portfolio management - complemented with operational leadership experience across a broad range of sectors. 

Formerly, a senior Royal Air Force officer & pilot, I now serve as an advisor, executing high-value transactions; occasionally, providing interim operational oversight for active investments, across the US, Asia Pacific, and LatAm.

I specialise in structuring complex deals, building consensus among stakeholders, enhancing shareholder value, and driving operational efficiency (when required).

My expertise spans identifying high-potential opportunities, optimizing financial performance, and delivering measurable outcomes, underpinned by strategic insight and operational acumen.

Core Competencies: Deal Structuring | Portfolio Management | Operational Oversight | Relationship Management

Dan Collingridge-Padbury

Galissus

• Generate New Business
• Support  Start-ups & Web3 companies to scale up
• Match the best candidate for the Business need
• Interview and help software developers to reach their whole potential
• Negotiate existing and new contracts
• Increase revenues and partners across USA & West Europe

Business Development Manager

Software Development Academy

• Supporting graduates of SDA courses in finding themselves in the IT job market 
• Organizing and conducting HR classes about creating a professional profile 
• Organizing events connecting graduates with IT companies 
• Developing programs for graduates - building a community of graduates of the SDA 
• Helping 349 new developers to find their first job, and mentoring 20 highly promising developers

Career Advisor

Freelancer

• Working with Recruitment Partners to establish strong working relationships
• Working with local universities to establish rapport for direct hires and internships 
• Finding and submitting qualified candidates to Hiring Managers based on provided job descriptions
• Sourcing top passive talent through a source, cold calling, personal networking, and social media

IT Recruiter

Wultra, s.r.o.

• Acted as a direct salesperson, pre-sales engineer, and business scouter across the SEE region
• Built partnership agreements and presented the company portfolio to potential customers 
• Created a pricing strategy 
• Participated in International Events related to the company portfolio 
• Made the first sales outside the Czech Republic, and built a vast partnership network in the SEE region

Regional Sales Manager (Southeast Europe)

ikubINFO

• In-depth knowledge about products and services, and promoting their competitive advantages
• Identified potential clients, and key decision-making persons, and kept continuous contact with them
• Increased significantly the company’s customer base through cold calls and skype meetings 
• Played the role of the coordinator between the company and the key accounts during the negotiation of solutions, and also later in the implementation phase of the project

International Sales Manager

Duna Albania Sh.p.k

• Prospected for potential new clients and turned them into increased business
• Met potential clients by growing, maintaining, and leveraging a network
• Identified potential clients, and their decision makers, researched and built relationships with them
• Work with team to develop proposals that speak to the client’s needs, concerns, and objectives

Horizon Sh.p.k

• Generated Leads via market research, customer events, and customer database information 
• Increased sales revenue by 25% and generated a new revenue stream in the energy industry
• Responsible for Customer Account Management, and preparing Sales Offers to Customers
• Monitored (renewals), cost, scope, SLA for existing, and negotiated new service contracts
• Worked closely with product managers/presales engineers or technical people within the company

Sales Account Manager 

ONE Telecommunications

• Identified opportunities in Business customers and proposed profitable integrated solutions
• Planned and coordinated operations of projects by handling existing and potential customers
• Acted as a focal point of coordination between customers, business sales, and a technical department
• Explored the full market or industry opportunities for launching new technologies or services

B2B & ICT specialist

Arsakeio – Filekpedeftiki

IT Professor

With over 11 years of experience in the tech industry, I am a passionate business development manager with a focus on blockchain and Enterprise Software solutions. I currently work with start-ups and Web3 companies to help them scale up, find the best talent, and negotiate contracts across the USA and Western Europe.

As a former career advisor, IT recruiter, and sales manager, I have developed strong skills in technical recruitment, talent acquisition, sales management, customer relationship management, and market research. I have successfully recruited and mentored hundreds of developers, built and maintained long-term partnerships with clients, and increased revenues and market share in various regions. I am always eager to learn new technologies, trends, and opportunities in the fast-changing tech landscape.

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