Shane Slate

Consultative business development and transformation leader with 15+ years' experience partnering with senior leaders to diagnose complex commercial and operational challenges, design data-led solutions and deliver measurable impact. Proven track record of cultivating growth opportunities and converting them into successful client engagements, including 25% revenue growth without additional resource. MBA-qualified, intellectually curious and motivated by work that helps leaders measure and change what matters most.

Special Projects Manager - Riverside Works Ltd.

(2020-02)

Lead consultative engagements across multiple client portfolios, partnering with senior stakeholders to diagnose needs, architect solutions and deliver commercial growth.

• Led executive-level discovery and qualification conversations, translating complex client challenges into scoped, executable solutions
• Created a new project coordination function that increased annual revenue by 25% (£4m → £5m) with no additional headcount
• Architected integrated commercial and operational solutions by aligning Sales, Design and Operations teams
• Collaborated with specialists and delivery teams to ensure technical credibility, confident scoping and successful execution
• Directed a six-member consultancy team through COVID-related uncertainty, exceeding a £5m sales target
• Coordinated 60+ concurrent client engagements (£1m+ total value), maintaining delivery quality, timelines and stakeholder confidence
• Launched a new B2B brand, leading research, positioning, go-to-market strategy and delivery

Operations Manager - Webster Services

(2019-05 - 2019-11)

• Redesigned financial and administrative processes to improve governance, accuracy and audit readiness
• Introduced new Health & Safety systems, reducing incidents by 30%
• Improved staff retention by 15% through engagement and communication initiatives

Operations Manager - Pop Up Arcade

(2017-05 - 2018-11)

• Scaled a startup from £5k revenue to a £750k valuation through logistics, process and commercial redesign
• Delivered complex UK-wide event logistics while maintaining client satisfaction
• Partnered with the CEO to develop eCommerce infrastructure supporting rapid growth

Nationwide Courier - Self Employed (Sub-contracting to City Sprint)

(2016-05 - 2017-04)

• Optimised national delivery routes, improving efficiency by 10%
• Ensured SLA compliance and cost efficiency across major contracts

Stock and Customer Fulfillment (Home Delivery) Manager - Argos Ltd.

(2013-10 - 2016-04)

• Contributed to the launch of the UK's first nationwide same-day delivery service
• Led logistics teams of 15+ per shift against strict KPIs
• Trained 40+ colleagues and supervisors during operational transitions

Masters in Business Administration - MBA - University of York (2022-01 - 2025-01)

BA (Hons) - Business Administration - University of Hertfordshire (2019-09 - 2021-07)