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# Glen Duncan

Executive MBA (Distinction)  |  Chartered Manager

## Executive Overview

I partner with Founders, Chief Executives, and Private Equity boards to transform high-growth vision into repeatable, profitable operational reality. Over a 20-year career leading global media, digital tech, and operational organizations, I have built the governance, team structures, and commercial cadences that enable companies to scale turnover rapidly without eroding gross margins or organizational focus.

Whether guiding global operations through multi-million-pound acquisitions or unlocking six-figure gross profit expansions in mid-market agencies, my focus is singular: **building high-performance operational architecture that drives enterprise value.**

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 Executive Leadership

## Core Impact & Strategic Track Record

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### Scale to Exit Execution

Led global operations for high-velocity media businesses through hyper-growth phases leading directly to major corporate acquisitions (including Unruly / News Corp).

### Margin Expansion & P&L Discipline

Engineered structural operational changes at 383 that delivered a £585,000 Gross Profit lift while establishing clear line-item financial control.

### Proposition & Product Scaling

Structured cross-functional operations across sales, product delivery, and finance to successfully launch and commercialize new high-margin market propositions.

### Board & Leadership Alignment

Chartered Manager and Executive MBA (Distinction) graduate specializing in transitioning founder-led businesses into structured Operating Board governance models.

> "Scale is not about working harder; it is about speed of pattern recognition and operational clarity."

 Governance & Execution

## Core Operating Principles

### 1. Strategic Cadence & Operating Governance

Replacing reactive firefighting with structured executive rhythms. Aligning cross-functional leadership teams around clear OKRs, transparent reporting lines, and weekly operational cadences that turn high-level strategy into predictable execution.

### 2. Commercial Discipline & Margin Protection

Scaling revenue while protecting bottom-line health. Implementing rigorous P&L oversight, direct unit-economic visibility, and delivery structures that expand gross margins during phases of rapid top-line expansion.

### 3. Sustainable Executive Performance

Building scalable organizational architecture that frees up Founder and CEO bandwidth. Establishing repeatable systems and empowered management layers that allow key leaders to focus on high-value strategic growth rather than operational noise.

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 Board-Ready Governance

## Leadership Credentials & Qualifications

Exec MBA

Awarded Distinction

Strategic Governance & Scale-Up Finance

CMgr FCMI

Chartered Manager

Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

20+ Years

Global Leadership

Scale-to-Exit & PE Portfolio Operations

Level 2 Coach

British Triathlon

High-Performance Group Coaching

 Direct Engagement

## Initiate Leadership Discussions

For executive board inquiries, strategic advisory engagements, or full-time leadership discussions, please connect via LinkedIn or reach out directly via email.

[Connect on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenduncan/) [Send Direct Email](mailto:glen@scaleupops.com)

#### Identity & Credentials

GLEN DUNCAN

MBA (Dist), CMgr FCMI

Chartered Manager

Senior Operations Leader

#### Direct Contact

**Direct:** [+44 7764 483102](tel:+447764483102)

**Email:** [glen.duncan@scaleupops.com](mailto:glen.duncan@scaleupops.com)

**LinkedIn:** [in/glen-duncan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/glen-duncan/)

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