Thais Gaspar

Operations Manager and Business Consultant with over 20 years of experience leading cross-functional initiatives across the UK, Portugal, and Brazil. Expert in optimising operations, reducing costs, and driving efficiency through process improvement, financial analysis, and data-driven decision-making. Proven record of delivering measurable results—cutting manual workloads by 90%, improving reporting accuracy by 40%, and enhancing logistics efficiency by 25% through strategic workflow design and compliance optimisation.

Skilled in stakeholder engagement, change management, and aligning operational processes with business goals to enable sustainable growth.

With over 20 years of international experience across the UK, Portugal, and Brazil, I have led operations, business transformation, and process improvement initiatives that enhanced efficiency, reduced costs, and strengthened organisational performance. My career spans roles in consulting, analytics, and operations management, where I have delivered measurable results by streamlining workflows, implementing compliance frameworks, and developing data-driven solutions to support strategic decisions. I bring a strong combination of analytical insight, stakeholder management, and hands-on leadership to optimise business operations and enable sustainable growth.

I hold an MSc in Business Analytics & Consultancy from the University of Hertfordshire and a PGCert in Applied Data Science from Birkbeck, University of London, combining strategic business management with advanced analytical skills. Additionally, I have completed a Data Science Bootcamp at Le Wagon and hold a Lean Six Sigma White Belt, reinforcing my ability to apply data-driven methods to optimise business performance and operational efficiency.