For Consultancies & PE Firms

Your Embedded Delivery Partner

I embed with client teams to lead delivery, align stakeholders, and turn strategy into action - fast

Why Consultancies Partner With Me

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Outcome Ownership

I don't just manage projects - I take personal accountability for delivering the promised results. Your reputation is safe because I stay until it's done.

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Business-Tech Bridge

Former Director who speaks both languages fluently. I translate between C-suite and technical teams, ensuring alignment and rapid decision-making; a Customer Value Partner turning strategy into tangible value.

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Immediate Impact

No ramp-up time needed. I've led transformations at scale and can drop into any situation to start delivering value from day one.

What You’re Getting

Where I've Made an Impact

  • 10+ years at Aldi UK
  • Operations, Transformation, eCommerce, Digital Product & CX
  • Led Rapid Rollouts
  • Owned Β£200m+ P&L
  • Built Click & Collect during COVID across 200+ stores

Industries I Know Well

  • Deep retail, FMCG and grocery experience
  • Customer experience leadership
  • Tech-enabled operations
  • Digital execution environments
  • Hands on time in automotive B2B

Getting Started

  • I take on a small number of high-stakes roles each year
  • If you’re facing a challenge that needs execution, let’s talk

How We Work Together

Flexible engagement models that match your client needs

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Embedded Delivery Lead

Place me with your client to own transformation delivery end-to-end. I become their temporary executive, transformation lead or Customer Value Partner - focused on translating strategy into outcomes and aligning delivery with measurable value.

  • Full-time client embedding
  • Executive-level accountability
  • Daily execution management
  • Regular progress reporting to you
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Portfolio Company Support

For PE firms needing hands-on leadership in portfolio companies. I step in to drive specific initiatives or provide interim coverage during transitions.

  • Crisis intervention
  • Operational improvements
  • Digital transformation
  • Pre-exit optimisation
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Programme Recovery

When transformations stall or go off-track, I diagnose issues quickly and get programmes back on course with renewed momentum.

  • Rapid situation assessment
  • Stakeholder realignment
  • Team re-energisation
  • Accelerated delivery
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Perfect for These Client Situations

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High-Stakes Delivery

When failure isn't an option and your client needs someone who'll take personal ownership of outcomes.

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Client Team Resistance

When you need someone who can win over skeptical teams and build momentum from within.

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Aggressive Timelines

When the client needs results in months not years and can't afford lengthy discovery phases.

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Complex Stakeholders

When you need someone who can navigate politics and align business and technology teams.

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Execution Gap

When your strategy is solid but the client lacks the leadership to make it happen, or the value has been lost in translation.

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Value Realisation

When you need to prove ROI quickly to secure follow-on work or additional investment.

Recent Success

Β£200M Business Built in 17 Weeks

Working with Aldi during COVID crisis to design and launch their Click & Collect service. Led cross-functional teams, cut through red tape, and delivered a market-leading operation at unprecedented speed.

200+
Stores Launched
17
Weeks to Market
Β£9M
Annual Savings
Dan Smith

About Dan Smith

Former Aldi Director who's led 150+ person teams and delivered transformational results. I bridge the gap between strategy and execution, taking ownership of critical problems until they're solved. Whether crisis recovery, digital transformation, or interim leadership - I deliver measurable outcomes, fast.

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What Sets Me Apart

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Executive Credibility

Former Aldi Director who's owned Β£200m+ P&Ls. Your clients trust me in the room with their C-suite from day one.

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Results Accountability

I measure success by delivered outcomes, not billable days. Your client relationships strengthen when promises become reality.

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Speed to Value

No lengthy onboarding or discovery phases. I assess quickly and get straight to delivering tangible progress.

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Partnership Approach

I make you look good. Regular updates, no surprises, and a focus on strengthening your client relationships through successful delivery.

Let's Deliver Results Together

Have a client situation that needs experienced hands? Let's discuss how I can help you deliver exceptional outcomes.