Richard Hulme

Partner
Consumer Products, Professional Services, Retail
“Two necessities in doing a great and important work: a definite plan and limited time” – Elbert Hubbard

About Richard

Richard Hulme is a full-stack operator and general management advisor who helps founder-led and middle-market companies run better, grow faster, and reduce dependence on the CEO. With experience as a COO, CSO, Chief of Staff, P&L leader, and global transformation executive at PwC and IBM, he integrates strategy, people, and operations into one cohesive system. Richard brings clarity, alignment, and execution discipline to organizations preparing to scale, professionalize, or transition to new leadership or ownership.

Client Results

  • RESULT #1: Scaled a Healthcare consulting practice 3x to $1.5 bn by aligning global strategy, operating model, and leadership teams, improving execution discipline and accelerating growth across markets.
  • RESULT #2: Increased business services provider profitability by 25% by redesigning pricing, delivery models, and resource allocation, strengthening operational discipline, and improving project margins.
  • RESULT #3: Led $20M retail operation improving P&L performance, customer experience, staffing, and workflows achieving company-leading profitability and lowest staff turnover.

Areas of
Engagement

  • Revenue Generation
  • Culture & People
  • Leadership & Governance

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