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

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