Yann Collins

Chief of Staff

London, England, United Kingdom

About

10+ years experience managing operations, strategy, and partnerships across startups, government, and global brands. I’ve managed grant-funded innovation projects, supported international market expansion, and built internal systems that help early-stage teams run lean and scale responsibly.

Experience

  • Chief of Staff at OSSTEC
    Sep 2025 - Present · 11 mos

    Medtech start-up using 3D printing to improve joint replacement implants.

  • Operations Manager at PhycoWorks
    Jan 2023 - Mar 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Biotech start-up with a mission to develop algae as a sustainable manufacturing platform for chemicals and materials. Covered various areas of the business operations, including: - Finance - Administrative - Legal - Grant Management - Human Resources - Commercial Strategy

  • MBA Candidate at HEC Paris
    Sep 2021 - Dec 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Specialization in Sustainable & Disruptive Innovation

  • Trade Associate, Food & Drink at Department for International Trade (DIT)
    Jun 2019 - Aug 2021 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    UK government department responsible for striking and extending trade agreements with foreign countries, as well as for encouraging foreign investment and export trade. Promoted British Food & Drink in the United States, namely by: - Advising and connecting British companies with relevant stakeholders and agents in the US - Showcasing and representing British food & drink at US national trade shows and diplomatic events - Addressing market access barriers and other trade policy issues Volunteered in various wider corporate roles within the Consulate General in New York, including consular crisis management.

  • Brands Within Reach, llc (BWR) (New York, United States)
    • Trade Marketing Manager
      Mar 2018 - May 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos

      Medium-sized food & beverage importer, focused on health and wellness categories. Responsible for national trade marketing and sales strategy activities in the United States, including: - Marketing Planning & Strategy - New Product Development - Demand Forecasting, P&L Management - Trade Show Operations Management Brands under management: - Nestea (Nestle) - Evian (Danone) - illy caffè - RTD Coffee

    • Brand Manager
      Aug 2015 - Mar 2018 · 2 yrs 8 mos

      Responsible for national marketing and sales strategy activities in North America, including: - Marketing Planning & Strategy - New Product Development - Demand Forecasting - Trade Show Operations Management Brands under management: - Nature Addicts (Solinest) - Grand'Mère - Jax Coco - Selters (Radeberger Gruppe) - Qure Alkaline Water