Zen Operations

As a Fractional COO, I specialise in streamlining operations for SMEs, driving revenue & profitability growth through strategic plans and process optimisation.

I conduct operational assessments, recommend solutions to stimulate growth, and guide tech adoption to revolutionise workflows.

Utilising KPIs, I ensure continual progress. I provide insights on best practices, assist in restructuring, ensuring smooth transitions, and mentor teams for operational excellence.

My vendor management optimises cost-effectiveness, quality and ensures successful delivery of projects. 

Achievements:

◾ Reduced operational costs by 25% through strategic improvements.

◾ Improved conversion rates by 30% by simplifying sales cycles.

◾Fostered a data-driven culture, yielding up to 20% profit increases.

◾ Developed analytics and revenue operations departments, driving revenue optimisation.

◾ Achieved revenue growth of 15%-150% by identifying bottlenecks.

◾ Ensured smooth post-merger transitions.

◾ Boosted staff data literacy through training.

◾ Assisted in attracting substantial Series B funding.

◾ Enhanced operational transparency, improving team performance and investor relations.

Operations Consultancy & Fractional COO services

I help Positive Impact CEOs to Simplify Operations and Ignite Growth | Operations Consultant | Fractional COO | Data-Driven Strategy Advisor

You’re a CEO in the FMCG sector. 

Imagine your team executing your vision with less friction and resistance.

Rather than blank faces staring back in each team meeting, you have a sea of purpose-driven advocates who have crystal clear clarity on what needs to get done.   

You're a CEO with a clear vision of where your business needs to go. But something's getting in the way...

Maybe it's the pressure to deliver rapid results to your board. 
Maybe it's the conflicting advice from your team. 
Or maybe it's simply the challenge of turning months of thinking into a clear story everyone can understand.

This is where I come in.

For CEOs and leadership teams in product-based businesses, I help:

- Transform months of thinking into structured, actionable plans in hours
- Simplify complex data into actionable insights
- Find hidden value in conflicting team perspectives
- Tell a compelling story that brings everyone on the journey with you

Think of me as your secret weapon for unscrambling complexity.

"Unlike typical Exec coaches who often leave you with more questions than answers, Deb helps bridge the gap between what's in my head and what needs to be communicated. Every session saves me hours of time and mental energy." - Aoife Kenny, Interim MD

Whether you're:

- Preparing for a crucial board presentation
- Developing a transformative data strategy
- Leading complex change initiatives
- Needing clarity in hours, not weeks

I help you cut through the noise and turn your complex challenges into winning strategies.

Because your brilliance lies in leading transformation...

Not getting lost in the weeds of complexity.

Ready to turn your vision into clear action? Let's connect.

Specialties: Strategic Planning | Data Strategy | Digital Transformation | FMCG & Food Industry | E-Commerce | Operational Excellence

#StrategicClarity #BusinessTransformation #Leadership

Deb Stevenson

Stila Cosmetics

Chief Operating Officer

Ritual

• Established robust infrastructure and market strategies to drive significant growth.
• Built and led a high-performance team, integrating key supply chain functions to enhance resilience.
• Directed ERP implementation and strategic contract negotiations to support scalability and align PMO teams with growth objectives.

Chief Operations Officer

Shaklee Corporation

• Spearheaded global supply chain optimization and product innovation to drive company growth.
• Led strategic acquisitions and sourcing strategies to support expansion efforts.
• Managed facility operations and implemented sustainability practices for future growth.

Chief Supply Officer

NuFACE

• Directed operational strategy and regulatory compliance to support market expansion.
• Led global expansion efforts and implemented ERP upgrades for scalability.
• Improved warehouse operations and inventory management to lay the foundation for growth.

Beautycounter

• Optimized supply chain processes to support international market entry.
• Transitioned to global 3PL operations and championed sustainability for future growth.
• Streamlined processes and drove cross-functional collaboration to enable expansion.

Vice President Supply Chain

Exemplar Design, LLC (XD Labs)

• Scaled operations from startup to significant market presence, setting the stage for growth.
• Facilitated global product launches and negotiated joint ventures to expand market reach.

VP Nutrition Operations & Business Development

Beachbody

• Directed global supply chain operations at Beachbody, laying the foundation for rapid growth.
• Achieved significant savings through improved negotiations and logistics to support company expansion.

Sr. Director, Nutrition Sourcing

Herbalife International of America, Inc.

Managed global manufacturing of nutritional powders, effervescent tablets, bars, and personal care products, streamlined company-wide new product development processes.

Senior Manager, Worldwide Manufacturing

Results-oriented leader with track record of unlocking potential and scaling successful businesses. 
Skilled in business development, strategic planning, global operations, and finance.  Reliably delivers innovative strategy, high-performing teams, and overall enterprise performance.  

Deep experience across consumer product categories with emphasis on healthy, natural lifestyle products. Specific experience in personal care/cosmetics, supplements, health & fitness, and food & beverage.

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