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As an impactful Executive Leader and COO with over 20 years of experience across diverse sectors, I drive business growth and operational excellence through innovative strategies. How I Can Help Your Business?• Strategic Leadership: I offer strategic direction and operational oversight to navigate complex challenges and seize growth opportunities. My leadership ensures alignment of business goals with cutting-edge technological advancements.• Operational Efficiency: I identify and implement cost-saving measures and process improvements, such as reducing operational overheads by 40% and driving a 12% revenue increase through strategic expansion.• Crisis Management: I adeptly handle crises, such as renegotiating $1.2M in debts during COVID-19 to ensure business continuity and managing food safety incidents to maintain customer trust.• Stakeholder Engagement: I build and maintain strong relationships with clients, regulatory bodies, and internal teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and trust.• Data-Driven Decision Making: I champion a data-driven culture, enabling informed decision-making and enhanced business performance through analytics and technology integration.Throughout my career, I have collaborated with reputable brands including LakeTree (Jarden), Bay Cuisine (Polar Capital), Otbury Group, and Akzo Nobel. My Leadership StyleWith a collaborative and empathetic approach, I navigate the social complexities of the modern workplace, engaging, equipping, and empowering teams to achieve their goals. I am passionate about driving reputational CSR & ESG value across various dimensions such as products, services, innovation, governance, and performance management.I am recognized for building high-performing teams, instilling confidence and capability in people, and driving customer satisfaction, performance improvement, and shareholder returns.Core CompetenciesLeadership · Board Level · Strategy · P&L · Project Management · Operations · Data Analytics · Process Automation · Technology · Consulting · CSR · BPR · ESG · HRM · Supply Chain Mgmt · M&A · Change · BI Management · Stakeholder Engagement · Key Account Management · Coaching · Mentoring · GM · COOLet's Connect:If you're interested in discussing leadership insights, business process improvements, or strategies for business growth, I would love to connect. Let's explore how we can work together to achieve your business objectives.
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Vp - Head Of Business Design And Lead Product Owner | Transformation • Operational ExcellenceBarclays UkLondon, Gb
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Product OwnerBarclays Uk Oct 2024 - PresentLondon Area, United Kingdom
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ConsultantLaketree Oct 2022 - May 2023Auckland, New ZealandAt this digital transformation consultancy, I specialised in advancing digital capabilities for financial institutions, notably Jarden (a major New Zealand investment bank and wealth advisory firm). My work revolved around deploying strategic technology solutions, optimising digital and operational processes, and enhancing system efficiencies to foster innovation and scalability in financial services.Notable Contributions:• Project Management & Operational Analysis: Led the review and enhancement of settlement and clearing processes at Jarden, achieving scalable post-trade solutions and significantly improving procedural efficiency in financial services.• Strategic Advisory & System Analysis: Played a pivotal role in a strategic advisory capacity, evaluating and addressing the impacts of significant IT system changes and regulatory shifts on the wealth advisory function.• Process Investigation & Documentation: Conducted thorough investigations and documentation of business processes using MIS tools, identifying integration opportunities and implementing process improvements.• Process Reframing and Workflow Enhancement: Reengineered task-based activities into an efficient process landscape, leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency.• Business Process Reengineering (BPR) & Process Enhancements: Redesigned workflows for post-trade operations, facilitating the adoption of a new control system that optimised performance in the institutional and wealth advisory sectors.• Compliance & Governance: Collaborated with Risk & Compliance teams to strengthen compliance with financial market regulations, identifying risks and implementing effective controls.• Digital Transformation: Led the initiation and implementation of a Target Operating Model and Cloud Transformation, conducting gap analysis to support strategic technology integration. -
ConsultantJarden Oct 2022 - May 2023Auckland, New ZealandJarden is New Zealand’s leading investment and advisory group operating in New Zealand and Australia and operate as a market participant investment bank and a wealth advisory firm. -
General ManagerBay Cuisine Mar 2020 - Sep 2022Auckland, New ZealandIn my role as General Manager at this leading NZ food manufacturer and wholesaler specialising in meat products, I spearheaded the creation and implementation of financial budgets and strategic plans, directly reporting to the board.Notable Contributions:• Strategic Leadership: Managed manufacturing processes, sales, and finance departments, overseeing the production and supply of meat products, including beef, pork, chicken, venison, and turkey. My responsibilities covered everything from raw butchery cuts to processed ready-to-eat items, smoked products, and ingredients for pies and canned products, overseeing an output of approximately 35 tons weekly.• Stakeholder Management: Served as the primary liaison with key regulatory bodies and stakeholders, including MPI (NZ Government Agency), Worksafe (NZ H&S Regulator), lawyers and accountants, ensuring compliance and fostering effective communication.• CRM: Oversaw significant client portfolios, maintaining and enhancing relationships with key clients Compass Catering, Heinz Watties, Goodtime Pies, Lonestar, Joe's Garage, Countdown, and Foodstuffs.• Restructuring: Led the consolidation of manufacturing sites and the streamlining of small goods personnel, achieving a significant reduction in overhead costs.• Negotiation & Commercial Management: Successfully renegotiated overdue debts, enhancing the company's financial standing.• Crisis Management: Directed the company's response to an MPI-direction regarding a listeria outbreak, including managing a precautionary trade recall and investigation.• NPD & Marketing Mix: Championed the planning and launch of new products, including Sous Vide Pork Roast for nationwide supermarket distribution. Also collaborated with Hello Foods (a sister company) on developing innovative product lines including juices and coffee.• BCP: Provided leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring the continuity of business operations and adapting to the evolving market requirements.
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Commercial ManagerOtbury Group Ltd Dec 2017 - Mar 2020Auckland, New ZealandThroughout a decade at this leading provider of automotive refinishing solutions in New Zealand, I progressed through several roles, contributing significantly to operational enhancements, strategic planning, and sustainability initiatives.Commercial Manager (2017 - 2020)As Commercial Manager I directed all operations and led cross-functional teams (Sales, Tech Support, IT, Supply Chain, and Finance), driving organisational strategy, enhancing efficiency, and profitability in collaboration with the board of directors.Notable Contributions:• Cost Savings: Achieved significant reductions in operational expenses, notably in rent and power costs.• Change Management: Guided the board through a change management process, facilitating the restructuring of directorship and successfully refinancing loans with the bank. • Company Restructuring: Optimised the distribution system in the North Island, introducing efficiency measures that enhanced service delivery.• SRM & SCM: Served as the primary point of contact for key client and import supplier accounts, managing significant import operations.• CSR Product Strategy & Management: Led a sustainability project that successfully transitioned key accounts from isocyanate-based paints to eco-friendly waterborne paints, reducing environmental impact and meeting market demand for sustainable products.• Business Planning & Industry Research: Conducted industry research that was published in trade magazines, showcasing thought leadership.
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Acoat Business ConsultantOtbury Group Ltd Dec 2015 - Dec 2017Auckland, New ZealandFollowing a consulting role advancement, I managed key accounts, focusing on benchmarking, industry seminars, and supporting client growth.Notable Contributions:• KPIs and Strategic Alignment: Initiated KPI-measured planning sessions, aligning firm-wide strategies and identifying improvement areas.• VR Retail Innovation: Implemented VR systems for clients, enhancing decision-making and workshop efficiency.• Collaborative Profit Growth: Partnered with clients to achieve notable increases in net profit, overcoming industry challenges.
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Operations ManagerOtbury Group Ltd Mar 2010 - Dec 2015Auckland, New ZealandStarted in an operational leadership role where I oversaw logistics, administration, IT and customer service, enhancing import logistics efficiency.Notable Contributions:• IT Infrastructure Management: Updated and maintained IT networks, negotiating competitive service contracts and introducing a cloud-based system for telecommunications, reducing expenses and enabling remote working.• Lean Tools Implementation: Adopted 5S and Kanban methodologies, reducing stock shortages and emergency freight expenses.• Market Expansion: Drove revenue growth through strategic branch expansion and acquisitions.
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Assistant ManagerAkzo Nobel Car Refinishes Nz Mar 2008 - Mar 2010Akzo Nobel are experts in the craft of making paints and coatings by setting the standard in color and protection since 1792. The world class portfolio of brands includes Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon. The company is active in over 150 countries and employ around 34,500 people.This was a broad role that was accountable for maintaining the sales and logistics SAP modules, assisting in new developments, as well as leading the implementation and design of the SAP e-sales project.
Christopher Thompson Education Details
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Master Of Business Administration - Mba -
Mechatronics, Robotics, And Automation Engineering
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New Zealand Institute Of ManagementDiploma Of Management (Advanced)
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Christopher Thompson works for Barclays Uk
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Christopher Thompson's current role is VP - Head of Business Design and Lead Product Owner | Transformation • Operational Excellence.
What schools did Christopher Thompson attend?
Christopher Thompson attended The University Of Auckland, University Of Auckland, New Zealand Institute Of Management.
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