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Oliver Binks

Oliver Binks

Operations Director, Innovation
New York,U.S.A.

Summary

An accomplished operations professional with a proven track record in client success management, change management, and product innovation. A results-driven, adaptable, and dedicated leader, consistently delivering high-impact solutions and driving organizational success. Thrives on overcoming new challenges, leveraging strong interpersonal skills to facilitate effective change, and spearheading the scaling and innovation of product offerings and business infrastructure. Possesses a rich background in working across diverse locations such as Edinburgh, London, and New York, demonstrating the ability to excel in dynamic team environments and diverse management styles.

Recent Career Highlights

  • Led a small, high-performing team in the conceptualization, development, and implementation of a robust software solution utilized for real-time tracking of our business sales funnel, resource forecasting, project scope, profitability, and task management. This innovative tool empowers leadership and day-to-day managers to access live data at the speed of their projects, enabling informed decision-making and proactive management of key operational aspects.
  • I aided the CGO and COO in the acquisition and establishment of an offshore Indian team comprising 160 employees. My support encompassed managing tasks, timelines, and documentation, as well as adapting to changing schedules. Additionally, I helped in troubleshooting, managing escalations, and overseeing team and stakeholder interactions throughout the 3-month process.
  • I have been accountable for collaborating with our commercial teams to identify unmet business needs suitable for AI solutions. This involved sourcing and evaluating potential AI partner solutions. Additionally, I developed assessment and implementation templates for each partner, as well as established the framework for pilot rollout and broader adoption.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Skills

  • Organizational Development
  • Cost Reduction
  • Process Improvement
  • Change Management
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Vendor Management
  • Financial Management
  • Operational Efficiency

Work History

Operations Director, Innovation

Hall & Partners
06.2021 - Current
  • Led change management initiatives to embed global process improvements across 7 international offices, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency.

Senior Project Director

Hall & Partners
06.2014 - 01.2021
  • Reviewed and optimized operational delivery methods, integrating new technologies and strategic partnerships to drive efficiency and effectiveness.

Online Health Project Manager

Ipsos Mori
07.2013 - 06.2014
  • Oversaw end-to-end delivery of online health quantitative projects, including cost management and supplier commissioning.

Recruitment and Training Manager

Ipsos Mori
06.2012 - 07.2013
  • Responsible for full learning cycle interventions within a telephony environment; from personal training need assessment, learning design, delivery, and facilitation, through to learning evaluation

CATI Project Manager

Ipsos Mori
06.2010 - 06.2012
  • Managed a team of up to 65 telephone researchers as the CATI Project Manager, ensuring efficient project progress and client communication.

Education

BA Business and Enterprise -

Edinburgh Napier University
12.2017

Higher National Diploma in EU Law -

Edinburgh Napier University
06.2011

Employment Status

British Passport Holder with US Green Card
Oliver BinksOperations Director, Innovation