Rob Cooper

Background

About Rob Cooper

A 'big four' and 'blue chip' trained, ex-industry Operations and Consulting professional with 35 years 'hands on' experience in driving operational performance and transformational change. A fact-based, creative & collaborative leader skilled in providing Senior Stakeholders of complex businesses with tried- & -tested delivery assurance against Board-level objectives.Strategic Market Analysis and Implementation – applying analytical tools and methodologies to frame business transformation and growth strategies, and tactical interventions.Change Management – working with Senior and Operational Teams to provide the justification for change, and to plan, coach, train and drive implementation in complex, multi-functional, and multi-site organisations.Performance Improvement – assessment of current business performance, highlighting growth and/or waste reduction opportunities, using proven Lean Six Sigma methodologies. A focus on transferring capabilities to the client team, working in a collaborative and supporting environment.Organisation Redesign – assessment of the current operating model and its suitability in delivering the business strategy. Review of the key business processes, and people enablers, and how functions interact and how resources are aligned effectively and efficiently. Acquisition/ merger business integration.Programme Management – effective management of complex change and performance improvement initiatives in complex and political business environments.Coaching – senior management and operational level support to drive personal performance in line with wider business objectives.Seed business growth – support for start-ups to manage significant early risks and challenges associated with cash flow and driving sales