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Chris Webb

Chris Webb

Cardiff

Summary

Strategic and results-driven senior leader with 20+ years of experience in business growth, commercial strategy, operational leadership, and revenue transformation. Proven ability to scale businesses, lead high-performing teams, and drive digital transformation to enhance efficiency and profitability. Adept at P&L management, sales growth, customer engagement, and stakeholder relations to achieve business success.


Strong expertise in executive leadership, business turnaround, strategic planning, and financial oversight, ensuring sustainable profitability, cost optimisation, and operational excellence. A proactive leader with a passion for innovation, negotiation, and building high-performance cultures.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Managing Director/Chief of Staff

reboxed ltd
London
01.2023 - Current

reboxed Ltd | E-Commerce Scale-Up | Jan 2022 – Present
Led business operations, strategic growth initiatives, and D2C sales for a high-growth recommerce company. Oversaw quarterly goal planning, managed a £4.5M budget, and established key supply chain partnerships to drive efficiency and profitability.

  • Achieved record sales growth (2.8x year-on-year), increasing revenue to £4M in 2024.
  • Increased profit margins by 57% while improving margin per device by 90%.
  • Secured a 25% customer return rate, boosting long-term customer retention.
  • Optimised logistics & quality control, increasing capacity by 300% and cutting costs by 35%.
  • Secured £1M credit facility and £1.5M in inventory value through supplier integrations.
  • Fostered partnerships to expand business opportunities.
  • Improved company performance by streamlining operational processes.

Managing Director and Founder

Switch Rentals Ltd
Cardiff, Wales
02.2018 - 12.2022

Switch Rentals Ltd & Ooodles Ltd | E-Commerce Startup
Founded and scaled a lease-hire e-commerce business, developing a market strategy targeting 6.5M households across the UK. Led P&L management, sales expansion, and regulatory compliance while reporting to investors and the board.

  • Secured £7M in funding (equity & debt) to launch and scale operations.
  • Achieved 3x business growth in 18 months, reaching £2M ARR and £300K EBITDA.
  • Expanded national reach, successfully rolling out in multiple regions.
  • Reduced bad debt by 30%, improving risk management and profitability.

National Operations Director

Dunraven Finance Ltd
Cardiff
10.2008 - 11.2017

Dunraven Finance | Financial Services | 2008 – 2017
Directed sales, collections, customer service, risk management, HR, and learning & development for a £60M turnover company. Held full P&L responsibility while leading 260 employees across multiple functions.

  • Promoted to National Operations Director in 2015, overseeing strategic initiatives.
  • Increased cash collections by 40%, improving financial performance.
  • Reduced customer churn by 15%, enhancing customer retention.
  • Lowered operating costs by 35%, optimising business efficiency.

Cut product write-offs by 60%, improving cost control and inventory management

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Management

Post Graduate Diploma in Management Studies
Bristol
10.1997 - 05.1999

GCSEs (8) - General Education

Dorcan Comprehensive Academy
Swindon

Skills

Business Growth and Revenue Strategy – Market expansion, commercial strategy, and profit optimisation
Sales and Commercial Leadership – Multi-functional team management, client acquisition & retention
P&L and Financial Oversight – Budget control, EBITDA growth, cash management and operational cost efficiency
Business Transformation and Change Management – Scaling operations, restructuring, and performance improvement
High-Performance Team Leadership – Talent development, leadership coaching, and succession planning
Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Partnerships – Negotiation, investor relations, and board-level influence

Affiliations

  • Hill Walking
  • Skiing
  • Cooking

Timeline

Managing Director/Chief of Staff

reboxed ltd
01.2023 - Current

Managing Director and Founder

Switch Rentals Ltd
02.2018 - 12.2022

National Operations Director

Dunraven Finance Ltd
10.2008 - 11.2017

Diploma of Higher Education - Management

Post Graduate Diploma in Management Studies
10.1997 - 05.1999

GCSEs (8) - General Education

Dorcan Comprehensive Academy
Chris Webb