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Zoe W.
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Zoe W.

Global Transformation Director | M&A Integration, PE-Backed SaaS | MBA

With over 30 years in strategy, transformation and large-scale operating model delivery, I specialise in growth planning, post-merger integration and enterprise-wide transformation. I’ve most recently delivered integration and transformation programmes at Cyncly and previously led enterprise-wide programmes for Fortune 500 brands including Kellogg’s, Mondelēz and Kraft Foods, managing $200M+ budgets and directing global teams of employees, consultants and external partners. My expertise spans business restructuring, programme leadership and scalable operating models that drive efficiency, cost reduction and long-term growth. Consulting Areas: • Strategy Execution – Translating strategic priorities into clear operating models, governance structures and delivery roadmaps. • Target Operating Model Design – Designing cross-functional structures, decision rights and scalable delivery models across global organisations. • Post-Merger Integration – Aligning systems, processes, entities and leadership teams for seamless and value-accretive integration. • Enterprise Transformation – Leading multi-country programmes across Finance, HR, IT, Operations and Commercial. • Value Creation Delivery – Driving cost optimisation, margin improvement and operational efficiency for PE-backed and global businesses. • Global Team & Partner Leadership – Managing internal teams, consultants, external firms and on/offshore delivery partners to ensure coordinated execution. • Governance & Cross-Functional Alignment – Establishing executive governance frameworks and global delivery standards. Project Highlights: • Led a multi-year post-acquisition integration and Target Operating Model redesign across 21 countries, consolidating HR, IT, Finance, Procurement and Supply Chain into a Global Business Services model. Delivered $89M+ in efficiencies through process standardisation, automation, labour arbitrage and systems consolidation, supported by $35M+ in enterprise technology enablement. Established global governance, reduced duplication and embedded scalable, cross-functional operating structures. • Directed a multi-year EMEA operating model and performance transformation across manufacturing, logistics and commercial operations. Led cross-functional redesign of processes, capability uplift, automation deployment and compliance stabilisation across 12+ sites. Delivered $30M+ in operational improvements, standardised ways of working across regions, strengthened governance, and enhanced end-to-end execution in a complex, multi-country environment. • Led global operating model redesign and legal-entity rationalisation across 29 international sites following multiple acquisitions. Directed Finance, HR, IT, Procurement and Quote-to-Cash alignment; shaped governance frameworks; and coordinated external legal, tax and systems partners. Enabled cost take-out, vendor optimisation, real-estate consolidation and systems harmonisation to support scalable growth across the PE-backed group. About Me I have over 30 years’ experience leading transformation, operating model change and post-merger integration across global organisations. My career includes senior roles at Kellogg’s, Mondelēz and Kraft Foods, and in recent years I’ve delivered multi-country integration and transformation programmes for Cyncly, a global SaaS, PE-backed organisation. My work focuses on aligning structure, governance and cross-functional delivery to improve efficiency, stability and long-term performance. I hold an MBA, an HR degree and PRINCE2 Project Management certification. If you’d like to discuss your project, drop me a message and we can arrange a call. Best, Zoë

🇬🇧Leeds, United Kingdom$250/hr100% JSS5.00 (2)Since May 2024

Earnings and projects

MRR (estimate)
≈$0

An estimate from an earlier read

World#10,693 / 412k
🇬🇧Country#230 / 10.7k
Revenue, last 30 days
$0
Total earnings
$250k

Billed in all: $293k

World#10,693 / 412k
🇬🇧Country#230 / 10.7k
Per project
$36k
Projects, last 6 months
0
World#209,854 / 412k
🇬🇧Country#4,679 / 10.7k
Projects in all
7

Across 13 contracts

15% fixed85% hourly
World#236,190 / 412k
🇬🇧Country#6,422 / 10.7k

Earnings, last 30 days

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