Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
I am an analytically minded and entrepreneurial Chief Operating Officer with 15+ years of experience leading large-scale transformation projects, start-ups, scale-ups, and multinational ventures across the US, UK, Europe, LATAM, and New Zealand. My expertise lies in driving operations excellence, ERP and systems implementation, project/program delivery, and international market expansion. I have scaled start-ups from pre-revenue to multimillion-dollar investments, led digital transformation initiatives, and negotiated global partnerships with top-tier companies like Samsung and Amazon. Passionate about building high-performing teams and delivering measurable results, I combine strong commercial acumen with pragmatic leadership. Fluent in English and Spanish, I thrive in dynamic, cross-border environments. Currently, I am Co-Founder of Portico Ventures, where we are developing proprietary algorithmic trading strategies for global capital markets. Core Competencies: - Operations Leadership & Process Improvement - Strategic Planning & Execution - Business Transformation - Start-Up & Scale-Up Expertise - Finance Management & Budgeting - Project & Stakeholder Management - International Expansion - Investor Relations - ERP & Systems Implementation (NetSuite, BIM360, SQL, CostX, CRM)
QB Technology is a UK-based innovative modular construction company. • Scaled company from pre-revenue to >£4M project wins and >£5M institutional investment. • Directed day-to-day operations across IT, finance, HR, legal, marketing, and general operations. • Implemented enterprise ERP (NetSuite), SQL manufacturing system, Asana, Autodesk BIM360, and CostX, improving efficiency and reducing turnaround times by 50%. • Restructured corporate and project divisions, upgrading talent in IT, design, and commercial management while keeping payroll growth <5%. • Built KPI frameworks, workflow automation, and forecasting tools to strengthen decision-making and investor reporting.
Blackdove is a Digital Art platform. Recruited by Blackdove’s founders to lead the operations and finance functions. He delivered thought leadership and strategic planning in all areas of finance, operations, product development, strategic partnerships, technology roadmap, human resources, and business development. I also led business development efforts in the UK and Europe by establishing new relationships with potential channel partners and end-user customers.
Prospect Advisory Group is a Consulting Firm • Delivered COO/CFO outsourcing and strategic advisory services across diverse markets including the US, Europe, LATAM, and the Caribbean. • Spearheaded finance and operations for a luxury event company, successfully launching new events and securing over $150K in sponsorships. • Consulted on US futures trading software, conducting quality assurance and live testing to enhance product reliability.
Deering Companies is a Real Estate Advisory & Business Consulting Firm • Managed $1B+ real estate advisory engagements across office, multifamily, hotel, retail, industrial, and residential. • Delivered financial modeling, asset valuations, ARGUS modeling, stakeholder reporting, and investment memoranda. • Advised on landmark projects including: $450M luxury island development (Bahamas), $350M Caribbean resort, and $250M mixed-use Florida business park. • Provided outsourced operations management for Fortune Related International Sales, launching $115M residential project in Mexico in 40 days. • Supported institutional clients including Related Group, Fortune International, BANIF Investment Bank, University of Miami, and Terra Group.
Managed the day to day operations of a $100 million portfolio of luxury residential investment properties located in South Florida and the Caribbean, where individual property returns averaged in excess of a 30% IRR. He also served as a Business Analyst to the Developer Sales team that led to the signing of $800 million in exclusive sales contracts.