Strategic and results-driven COO, general management executive, and strategy and operations leader who defines, builds​​/​​transforms, and scales organizations. Contributes to board discussions on strategy, performance, governance, and risk. Provides independent oversight and challenge to executive management. Supports succession planning, remuneration, or audit committee participation. Advises on governance frameworks, and compliance obligations. Guides leadership on stakeholder management, funding strategy, or exit planning. Acts as a trusted sounding board for the Chair, CEO, or founder while maintaining independence and championing good governance and ethical leadership.