Stuart Hadley
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Stuart Hadley
Fractional COO
Category : Consulting and advisory
With 29 years in leadership roles within the technology sector, I have operated at the intersection of sales and operational infrastructure. I have seen first-hand that it isn’t just the product, it’s the commercial engine and the data integrity supporting it.
My career has been defined by moving technical excellence into market leadership. I have navigated the complexities of founder-led sales, built international operations from the ground up, and managed the high-stakes trade-offs required to protect margins while accelerating revenue.
Today, I act as a fractional strategic partner for tech founders. I specialise in the critical phase where operational debt often stalls high-potential business.
What I bring to your Business:
✅I identify the "revenue leaks" and operational bottlenecks that scaling businesses often miss until they impact the bottom line.
✅I move your business from person-dependent chaos to a professional, repeatable commercial playbook.
✅I am committed to helping tech businesses remove 'Operational Debt' and scale.
I do not offer theoretical consulting. I provide the "Business Blueprint" and the hands-on execution required to buy back your time and secure your foundation.
If you are a CEO or Founder, ready to stop managing bottlenecks and start managing growth, let’s have a conversation.
Core Expertise: Fractional COO | Tech Stack and Operations Optimisation | IT & Cyber Security Business Leader Support
My career has been defined by moving technical excellence into market leadership. I have navigated the complexities of founder-led sales, built international operations from the ground up, and managed the high-stakes trade-offs required to protect margins while accelerating revenue.
Today, I act as a fractional strategic partner for tech founders. I specialise in the critical phase where operational debt often stalls high-potential business.
What I bring to your Business:
✅I identify the "revenue leaks" and operational bottlenecks that scaling businesses often miss until they impact the bottom line.
✅I move your business from person-dependent chaos to a professional, repeatable commercial playbook.
✅I am committed to helping tech businesses remove 'Operational Debt' and scale.
I do not offer theoretical consulting. I provide the "Business Blueprint" and the hands-on execution required to buy back your time and secure your foundation.
If you are a CEO or Founder, ready to stop managing bottlenecks and start managing growth, let’s have a conversation.
Core Expertise: Fractional COO | Tech Stack and Operations Optimisation | IT & Cyber Security Business Leader Support
Working hours
- Monday:08h00 To 18h00
- Tuesday:08h00 To 18h00
- Wednesday:08h00 To 18h00
- Thursday:08h00 To 18h00
- Friday:08h00 To 18h00
- Saturday:10h00 To 16h30
- Sunday:10h00 To 16h30
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COO as a Service120 $ - Per hour• Transition businesses from founder-led sales to repeatable, process-driven commercial models, converting high-performance outcomes into transferable manuals for consistent team p ...
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Director/Owner
January 2026 - Present Day
• Transition businesses from founder-led sales to repeatable, process-driven commercial models, converting high-performance outcomes into transferable manuals for consistent team performance.
• Implement integrated data architectures that eliminate revenue leaks and provide leadership teams with real-time visibility and actionable forecasting.
• Audit and resolve the internal bottlenecks that stall high-potential firms, streamlining workflows and automating admin to protect your margins during rapid growth.
• Align marketing output with sales objectives, ensuring propositions resonate with both technical buyers and financial C-suite stakeholders.
• Deliver the high-level execution of a COO without the full-time overhead, executing business blueprints specifically designed to buy back founder time.
Director/Owner
January 2026 - Present Day
• Transition businesses from founder-led sales to repeatable, process-driven commercial models, converting high-performance outcomes into transferable manuals for consistent team performance.
• Implement integrated data architectures that eliminate revenue leaks and provide leadership teams with real-time visibility and actionable forecasting.
• Audit and resolve the internal bottlenecks that stall high-potential firms, streamlining workflows and automating admin to protect your margins during rapid growth.
• Align marketing output with sales objectives, ensuring propositions resonate with both technical buyers and financial C-suite stakeholders.
• Deliver the high-level execution of a COO without the full-time overhead, executing business blueprints specifically designed to buy back founder time.
Chief Operations Officer / Executive Board Member
April 2020 – December 2025
● Led global growth strategy, aligning commercial, security, and operational priorities to deliver consistent revenue and international expansion.
● Streamlined operations across delivery, sales, and finance—cutting costs, improving agility, and increasing productivity.
● Optimised budgets and investments to maximise ROI and improve financial performance.
● Built and led cross-functional global project and operational teams in APAC and South Africa, embedding a culture of innovation, ownership, and high performance.
● Launched new services and products on time and within budget; ensured smooth integration across departments.
● Strengthened client and stakeholder relationships, resulting in improved retention, referrals, and reputation.
April 2020 – December 2025
● Led global growth strategy, aligning commercial, security, and operational priorities to deliver consistent revenue and international expansion.
● Streamlined operations across delivery, sales, and finance—cutting costs, improving agility, and increasing productivity.
● Optimised budgets and investments to maximise ROI and improve financial performance.
● Built and led cross-functional global project and operational teams in APAC and South Africa, embedding a culture of innovation, ownership, and high performance.
● Launched new services and products on time and within budget; ensured smooth integration across departments.
● Strengthened client and stakeholder relationships, resulting in improved retention, referrals, and reputation.
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