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Versatile Consultant in Revenue Growth, Operational Efficiency, and Digital Transformation

Colin Breavington

Colin Breavington is an experienced and highly versatile consultant, with over 20 years of success across multiple industries. He offers tailored consulting services to help businesses drive revenue growth, improve operational efficiency, and execute winning go-to-market strategies. Colin has worked extensively in sectors such as SaaS, healthcare, education, and recruitment, consistently delivering measurable results in sales performance, customer retention, and business transformation.

Known for his adaptability and hands-on approach, Colin excels in aligning technology, strategy, and people to meet the unique challenges of each client. He has a proven track record of leading digital transformations, developing Target Operating Models (TOM), and implementing sales methodologies such as MEDDPICC to improve forecasting and sales execution. Whether leading a startup’s market entry or optimising operations for a more established business, Colin’s broad expertise makes him an invaluable asset to companies at any stage of their growth.

If you’re seeking a consultant (or something more long term) who can navigate complex challenges, refine your strategies, and drive tangible outcomes, Colin is available for consultancy, interim leadership roles, fractional support, and long term projects. His versatility ensures that he can deliver value in any environment, helping your business achieve sustainable success.

Projects and Experience

CompanyDatesDescription
Dr Logic
IT Services
SME Growth
Bootstrapped
Jan 2025 – PresentManaging Director (Interim) (Contract)
Business Transformation
Credentially
HealthTech & HR SaaS
Start-up & Scale-up
VC Funded
Mar 2021 – Sept 2024COO & CRO
Led the commercial, and operational functions
Tempest Resourcing
Recruitment
SME Growth
Bootstrapped
Mar 2020 – Mar 2021COO (Interim) (Contract)
Various projects and day to day support during Covid
Tempest Resourcing
Recruitment
SME Growth
Bootstrapped
Aug 2019 – Mar 2020Programme Delivery (Contract)
Salesforce CRM project Delivery
Tes Global
EdTech & SaaS & Recruitment
Enterprise & Multinational
Private Equity
Jan 2018 – Jul 2019Principle Consultant (Contract)
Various projects
Tes Global
EdTech & SaaS & Recruitment
Enterprise & Multinational
Private Equity
Aug 2017 – Jan 2018Consultant (Contract)
Consulting on the commercial strategy and sales operation
Searchflow & ETSOS
RegTech & PropTech & Marketplace
Large Business
Parent Co Backed (DMGT)
Jul 2015 – Nov 2017Director of Operations
Led Sales and Operational teams. Reversed a revenue decline and returned the company to growth.
Fotolia/Adobe Systems
Digital Assets Marketplace
Enterprise & Multinational
Jan 2015 – Oct 2015Head of Global Sales
Transition Fotolia sales function into Adobe following their acquisition
Fotolia
Digital Assets Marketplace
SME Growth & Multinational
Private Equity
Mar 2014 – Jan 2015Head of Sales Operations
Sales Enablement and Enterprise Sales Processes
Webdadi & Datagraphy
PropTech & SaaS
SME Growth
Bootstrapped
Aug 2012 – Jul 2014Managing Director (Interim)
Led all areas (covering long term sickness of the owner)

Prior to this Colin spent 8 years at the Digital Property Group which was wholly owned by the Daily Mail Group Trust (DMGT) until it’s merger with Zoopla in 2012.

Ad hoc consulting & Advising

DetailsDates
The Catch Up Academy (SME Growth)
Advisor (Contract)
Nov 2024 – Jan 2025
Sanctuary Personnel (SME Growth)
Advisor (Contract)
Oct 2024
Tempest Resourcing (SME Scaleup)
Advisor (Contract)
Mar 2021 – Apr 2024
Vision or Education
Consultant/Advisor (Contract)
Aug 2022 – Jan 2023
Apsida Life Sciences (New Start-up)
Board Advisor (Contract)
Mar 2020 – Mar 2021
Paragon Locums (New Start-up):
Advisor to the Board (Contract)
Mar 2020 – Mar 2021
Adobe Systems (Enterprise & Multinational)
Consultant/Advisor (Contract)
Oct 2016 to Feb 2017 & December 2017
Millar & Bryce (SME Growth)
Advisor Board of Directors
Feb 2016

M & A Experience

DetailsDates
TES Global sale of THE Division
TES Global sells to Providence
2018/2019
Searchflow acquires ETSOS2015
Fotolia is sold to Adobe Systems2014
Zoopla Merger with Digital Property Group 2012

Commercial Qualifications

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) (Scrum Alliance)
(EU GDPR) Foundation and Practitioner (Knowledge Academy)
Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO) (Knowledge Academy)
Certified Salesforce Advanced Administrator (ADM 211)
Certified Salesforce Administrator (AMD 201)
Certified Salesforce Sales Cloud Consultant
Certified Salesforce Platform App Builder Certification

Get in Touch

Looking to take your business to the next level? Whether you’re refining your go-to-market strategy, optimising operations, or seeking interim leadership, Colin Breavington provides the expertise and insight you need to succeed.

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Email: colin@brightreach.co.uk
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cbreav

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