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Michelle  Clarke

Michelle Clarke

Preston ,Lancashire

Summary

Michelle Clarke stands as an esteemed figure in the realm of entrepreneurship, embodying the essence of an accomplished CRO/CPO. She harbours an innate passion for nurturing valuable connections and catalysing exponential business growth. Her entrepreneurial career, extending almost 2 decades, has been adorned with remarkable achievements in sales and marketing, characterised by the successful cultivation of partnerships and potent revenue escalation across a diverse portfolio of companies.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work history

CEO

Michelle Clarke Ltd
12.2005 - Current

This company was set up in 2005 and has been the billing company of all other roles. It specialises in Strategic leadership and management development consultancy that specialises in C suite fractional leadership.


I am doing contract work with clients globally currently.

Chief Partnerships Officer

Genius Group
Global role
03.2015 - 06.2023

Led the strategy and implementation of partnerships and sales growth in GeniusU, the ed tech platform in Genius Group.


40% of gross revenues year on year, came from the community of 14,000 partners that grew during the 9 years I led this.


Managed the lead generation, deal creation and deal execution for such partners as SSBM in Zurich. Stephen MR Covey. Peter Diamandis.


Created and led the roll out of the partner pathway in Entrepreneurs Institute, including the certified partner programmes, generating over $2M per year with 80% returner rates


Led the strategic growth of the Scale up products end to end process resulting in sales over $4M per year and 50% returner rates


Recruited and trained the remote sales team during covid. Sales went from $250 pp to $5000 in under 3 years. Conversions from 10% to 35%


Ran Founders Round Table sales sessions with high level mentoring clients. Generated $20k per session on average in personal sales



Director

Genius Group
01.2020 - 05.2023

Strategized for Long-term Business Needs:

Developed and executed long-term strategic plans to address evolving business needs.

Built a culture of high trust and flow enabling speed of delivery

Formulated and executed data-driven business plans to drive growth and minimize operational costs.

Implemented cost-effective strategies to enhance the company's bottom line.

Provided Innovative Solutions for Challenging Developments:

Identified and analyzed complex challenges and proactively offered innovative solutions.

Played a key role in resolving critical issues to ensure the company's success.

Comprehensive Business Management:

Led and managed all aspects of business operations, including financial performance and investments.

Ensured efficient resource allocation and optimization to achieve organizational goals.

CEO

Talent Dynamics
09.2009 - 03.2014

Set up and led Talent Dynamics as a sister company to Wealth Dynamics. Created the content and the partner pathway


Within 3 years Talent Dynamics was operating in 25 countries with revenues of $2M per year and cash flow positive


Launched the Trust Awards and Trust Conference

CEO

XL Results Foundation
07.2007 - 09.2009

Drove financial growth and performance by over 100% in 2 years.


Led the culture and growth of the network globally


Conducted live sales events and sales from stage

Various leadership roles

Marks & Spencer
07.1990 - 12.2005

Starting out as a management trainee in 1990, I worked in 20 stores across Europe in various leadership roles from HR to Store Manager and laterlly as head of training for senior leaders in the North.

Education

A-Levels -

Lytham St Annes Technology and Performing Arts College
Lytham St Annes

Skills

  • Sales
  • Sales Training
  • Marketing
  • Partnerships
  • Mentoring
  • Coaching
  • Employee management
  • Strategic consultancy
  • Business development
  • Operational leadership
  • Business planning
  • P&L

Timeline

Director

Genius Group
01.2020 - 05.2023

Chief Partnerships Officer

Genius Group
03.2015 - 06.2023

CEO

Talent Dynamics
09.2009 - 03.2014

CEO

XL Results Foundation
07.2007 - 09.2009

CEO

Michelle Clarke Ltd
12.2005 - Current

Various leadership roles

Marks & Spencer
07.1990 - 12.2005

A-Levels -

Lytham St Annes Technology and Performing Arts College
Michelle Clarke