David Stacey
Abington,Northampton
Summary
Innovative Chief Operating Officer with knack for streamlining operations and driving growth. Transformed underperforming departments into top performers by implementing strategic initiatives and fostering a culture of accountability. Delivered significant improvements in operational efficiency and revenue growth by aligning team to business goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work history
COO
Zip World
Conwy, Conwy
2023.01 - 2024.12
- Restructured operational and facilities team delivering 2% improvement in labour and growing sales by 5%
- Company Overview: Zip World is a unique, innovative adventure-tourism based business based in north Wales
- Implemented robust risk management measures for organisational protection.
- Optimised resource allocation to maximise output and minimise waste.
Managing Director
Zip World
Conwy, Conwy
2016.11 - 2023.01
- Turnover growth from £6m to £29m
- EBITDA growth from £2.3m to £10.2m
- Site expansion from 3 to 7 sites and pipeline of future sites
- Managed a process in 2018 to secure P.E Investment
- Recruitment and development of an Executive team
- Development of an operating model and management system
UK Operations Director
Virgin Active
London, City of London
2014.12 - 2016.08
- £350m turnover and £45m EBITDA
Regional Director
Virgin Active
2012.05 - 2014.12
- £100m turnover and £33m EBITDA
David Lloyd Leisure
1999.01 - 2012.01
Education
Geography BSC Hons - Geography
Birmingham University
Birmingham 1986.09 - 1991.06
4 ‘A’ Levels/10 ‘O’ Levels - undefined
Lancaster Royal Grammar School
1979.01 - 1986.01
Skills
- Managing multi-disciplinary teams
- Financial management
- Strategic business acumen
- Financial planning and strategy
- Operational budget management
Timeline
COO
Zip World
2023.01 - 2024.12
Managing Director
Zip World
2016.11 - 2023.01
UK Operations Director
Virgin Active
2014.12 - 2016.08
Regional Director
Virgin Active
2012.05 - 2014.12
David Lloyd Leisure
1999.01 - 2012.01
Geography BSC Hons - Geography
Birmingham University
1986.09 - 1991.06
4 ‘A’ Levels/10 ‘O’ Levels - undefined
Lancaster Royal Grammar School
1979.01 - 1986.01
References
References available upon request.
Hobbies & interests
- Licenced level 1 FA coach
- Running and competitive road & adventure racing
- 21 Half Marathons & 3 Marathons; London and Athens
- Watching my 3 sons play sport and a Northampton Saints season ticket holder
- Music and Theatre
References
References available upon request.