Acting COO and special projects. Joined early on to help get the company up and running, working with/reporting to four founding partners on HR, IT, marketing and communications and special projects. Did things like set up French entity and ops, launch website, manage marketing/PR, set up and run performance reviews, support investor DD; also developed and set up ESG programme.

- Interim COO for newly established real estate private equity company- Interim Strategy Director for newspaper company - New business development for an online OTA/travel company- Advised UK travel startup about expansion into US market

Launched a solution to reduce the 'lifemin' (life+admin) burden for busy parents. Didn't crack product-market fit but made some paying customers happy and learned a hell of a lot.

Responsible for partnerships to build the brand and the business, working across a wide range of categories, from the largest tech platforms, to established brands, to innovative start-ups. Within 6 months secured high-impact partnerships with Pinterest, Snapchat and Google Maps, supported by a superstar BD Director in the US.

Responsible for coordinating, consolidating and deepening relationships with the major audience/technology platforms (Facebook/Instagram, Google/Youtube, Snapchat, Twitter) across CNI’s portfolio of brands across all markets, with a focus on Vogue. Participated at SXSW panel about platforms and publishers, and was invited to present at the INMA Gultaggen conference in Oslo on the same topic.

Working with the Chief Digital Officer to establish and grow a new central digital team within Conde Nast International, involving recruitment of both technical and non-technical staff and various other tasks.

In this role I was responsible for strategy across the FT, including the annual strategic plan; strategic reviews, new business/product opportunity evaluation and cross-departmental strategic projects; and supporting corporate development activity (seeking and evaluating acquisition and divestment opportunities). I was supported by one direct report, a Strategy Associate.Sample projects included: - Leading a strategy alignment initiative centred around customers, part of a broader organisational alignment programme, involving a comprehensive review of the FT customer ‘portfolio’ and a series of workshops with 30+ attendees. Result was a pilot focused on the energy sector. - A strategic review of the FT’s specialist publishing portfolio with the new head of the department resulting in recommendations to the Board- Evaluation of a new professional learning opportunity through a market review, positioning and customer research- Represented FT strategy in diligence discussions and requests surrounding sale of the FT; currently coordinating transition across the business from Pearson to Nikkei ownership

In this role, a mix of business development and strategy (75/25), I was responsible for commercial partnerships with tech partners (Amazon, Microsoft, Samsung); evaluation and execution of new commercial opportunities across the FT, including internal initiatives, partnerships and acquisitions; as well as leading various strategic and business analysis projects. Among other things:- I managed the FT subscription business via the Amazon Kindle relationship/channel and executed 5 partnerships with device makers around the launch of Windows 8. - I developed the ‘digital bulk’ proposition to transform the FT's multi-million £ print bulk business to digital, involving coordination of regional sales teams, managing product/technology, and determining pricing resulting in first flagship clients. - Working closely with the editorial lead, I led the commercial side of the FT e-book initiative from evaluation to implementation, including business analysis/plan, negotiation of contracts with e-bookstores, choosing and arranging suppliers, and coordination of editorial, design and marketing teams, resulting in sales of over 10,000 and brand exposure in a new and growing channel.

I was recruited into this role to design and deliver management and performance reporting, budget and estimates presentations, and ad hoc analyses and projects for the Paramount Pictures International senior management team and Paramount corporate office. Soon after I began a global restructuring was announced resulting in the elimination of the international corporate office. During my time there however I completed an accrual methodology review and recommendation - a testament to my comfort with reaching outside my comfort zone (IANAA!).

I helped this fantastic patient-centred digital healthcare start up with deployment and patient recruitment with new clients, including Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Responsible for commercial product opportunity evaluation and planning through to launch; product/market research and analysis; and strategic initiatives.

Responsible for development and management of Times Archive and Times E-Paper, both subscription products, and general commercial development of Times Online (both advertising and partnerships)