Strategic Partnerships

• Jan 2022 - Present

Actively speaking to founders/execs/investors in the tech space - martech/adtech, online publishers, digital agencies, Web3, SaaS, digital transformation, business automation, data & analytics, AI/ML, deep tech, clean tech, sustainability, digital health, health tech, and software houses. Seeking more exploratory conversations as we have investors who are actively seeking relationships as growth funders, as equity partners or looking for targets for full acquisition, mergers and buy-and-build growth strategies. Seeking conversations with companies that have: Revenues of €£$ 1 million - 10 million ARR & high growth or €£$ 10 million to 100 million with a minimum €£$ 3m EBITDA (post product-market fit). Located throughout the UK, Ireland, the US, wider Europe and APAC Please use my calendar link below to secure a convenient time to speak: https://calendly.com/charlene_coleman/exploratory-call MANDA Ventures (MV) is a boutique deal flow agency specialising in originating growth/investment opportunities for Strategic Operators, Independent Sponsors, Investors, Corporate Development Teams, Family Offices & Private Equity Firms. Deals include: Equity Partners (Growth, Operators, Strategic), Buy & Build, Roll Up, Mergers, Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Strategic Partnerships, Divestitures, Turnaround & Restructuring, Board & NED opportunities. Show less

Strategy Director | M&A Deal Origination

• Jul 2019 - Present

Specialising in Deal Origination for Corporate Development, Family Offices, PE firms, VCs & Private Investors. Deals include: Mergers, Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Strategic Partnerships, Divestitures, Turnaround & Restructuring. Various Consulting projects: - Digital Media Services Roll Up (deal origination & advisory), Global - AdTech (deal origination & advisory), UK & Ireland - MarTech (deal origination & advisory), UK & Ireland, US - Digital Transformation (deal origination & advisory), UK & Ireland - Digital & Creative Agency (deal origination, advisory, investment), UK & Ireland - Software Consultancy (deal origination, advisory, investment), UK & Ireland - AdTech (advisory, hiring, redesigned hiring strategy, org restructure, strategic partnerships) - eCommerce startup (JV, advisory, coaching, hiring, investment) - Transformation Businesses(Accountancy GP, Wealth Creation, Restructuring), UK - AdTech (advisory, hiring, redesigned hiring strategy, org restructure, strategic partnerships) - eCommerce startup (JV, advisory, coaching, hiring, investment) - eCommerce/Marketplace startup (advisory, coaching, hiring, investment) - Catering Equipment & Fabrication (advisory, coaching, digital transformation, debt restructuring, hiring, investment) - Recruitment (full turnaround project, digital transformation, debt restructuring, TUPE, investment) - Cleaning & Restoration (advisory, coaching, digital transformation strategy) - Recruitment (Designed business strategy, advisory, coaching, restructure of team, automation) - AdTech (advisory, hiring, coaching, strategy) - Tech startup (Designed a POC for a new profit centre, centralising core functions and roll-out across 14 x countries in 24 months. Scaling to 7x figure turnover, various internal and external API integration points, implementing AI & Blockchain technology. Both for B2B and B2C markets. Integrating, leveraging, upselling & cross-selling the company’s core products and services) Show less

Senior Talent & Business Consultant

• Jul 2019 - Apr 2022

Experienced senior global search recruitment consultant focusing on senior exec technology & Product Management recruitment in Dublin and London, with client experience throughout Europe & US. Deep understanding of complex technology organisations and successful at helping tech startups scale, while adding value & ROI for our clients. Examples of exclusive/retained project work: - Recruited 75% of a FDI scaling advertising technology company since their inception, located in Dublin. Allowing them to achieve €40mln+ run rate within 3yrs - Set up a new office in Hungary, recruited a full agile mobile team (x 11 people) for a greenfield project, spanning 18 x countries. Completed within 3months. - FDI scale-up located in the UK, delivered on 8 x hard-to-fill requirements within 2 months Industries: e-Commerce, Adtech, Traveltech Benefits to Clients - 90 day guarantee - In-depth screening process to find “A players” for you (Agile Sourcing Machine) - 88% of placed candidates stay with the employer longer than 18months - Detailed market mapping and global reach - 95% client retention rate - With 500+ placements in the tech industry, we understand your business Benefits to Candidates: - Free CV & LinkedIn review - 1-2hrs interview preparation coaching - Career path review - Access to pre-released opportunities - Direct, forthright communication to help you improve - With 6,500+ interviews conducted in the tech industry, we understand your career Show less

MD/Talent Director

• Feb 2016 - Jul 2019

We build passionate and innovative mobile tech teams on a mission to create massive impact within our world. Our projects are so exciting, from solving the worlds food supply shortage, to lifting the lid on monopoly competition, to democratising innovation and of course, all while tackling the most complex technical problems related to scale and business. We focus on Product Management, UX/UI Designers, iOS Developers, Android Developers & QA Testing all within agile teams. Personally, I specialise in recruitment throughout the Product Management function: - CPO - Group Product Manager - Director of Product - Head of Product - Head of Product – Native Apps - Lead Product Manager - Senior Product Manager - Senior Product Owner - Technical Product Manager - Digital Product Manager - Product Manager - Product Manager – Native Apps - Product Owner Across UK, Ireland and various other European countries. Show less

Head of Talent

• Mar 2015 - Jan 2016

We are Prosperity: Ireland's leading digital, advertising, marketing and creative recruitment consultancy. We bring great people and great companies together. We make the world a happier place. We know, it's not world peace - but it's a start. Happiness works. Seek happiness here.Prosperity is Ireland’s only specialized recruitment agency to the web sector. Over the last fourteen years Prosperity has been placing digital advertising, marketing, sales, design and development candidates with the majority of the web brands within the Irish market, from the mom‘n’pop online shop right through to many of the world’s biggest web companies.• C level & Senior Executive at an International Level• Guaranteed Delivery of Assignments / Candidate Exclusivity • International Headhunting Assignments• Servicing Innovative Corporates, Digital Agencies & Start-Ups• Assisting & Advising Clients in Building & Improving Digital/Tech Teams • Building Teams from Scratch for Greenfield Projects• FDI – working with Companies setting up in Ireland• Career Coaching & Career Transition • Happiness Works :) Culture Advocate • Team Management of 10+ direct reports• Team Coaching & Mentorship • Designed & Implemented core Training Programme • Responsibility of Recruiting & Growing Team • Full responsibility of P&L• Restructured & Streamlining of Business Processes • Business Planning & ExecutionCTO, CEO, CIO, CMO, GM, MD, Group Marketing Director, Digital Directors, Digital Strategy Directors, Director of Product Management, VP of Product, Head of Product Management, Head of Online, Head of Digital, Digital Strategy Manager, Senior Ecommerce Managers (Head of / Director / VP of Ecommerce) Ecommerce, Online Marketing Managers Ecommerce, Online Trading or Merchandising Managers Ecommerce, Online Operations Managers, Project Manager, Programme Managers Directors, VP of Engineering, Head of Product Marketing Show less

Tech Manager

• Jan 2015 - Mar 2015

We are Prosperity: Ireland's leading digital, advertising, marketing and creative recruitment consultancy. We bring great people and great companies together. We make the world a happier place. We know, it's not world peace - but it's a start. Happiness works. Seek happiness here.Prosperity is Ireland’s only specialized recruitment agency to the web sector. Over the last fourteen years Prosperity has been placing digital advertising, marketing, sales, design and development candidates with the majority of the web brands within the Irish market, from the mom‘n’pop online shop right through to many of the world’s biggest web companies. Show less

IT SAP International Contract Recruitment Manager

• Apr 2013 - Nov 2014

IT SAP International Contract Recruitment Manager for Next Generation International. Manages a team of tech savvy consultants who recruit exclusively for SAP roles across Ireland and Europe. Charlene specialises in SAP HCM & Product Managers globally. Unique ability is in speed – delivers premium candidates in minimal time-frames. Serious use of technology in recruiting globally. Charlene has a deep understanding of both the functional and technical skills required throughout the entire SAP Product Lifecycle.Charlene delivers a bespoke services offering to clients at sensible price points; providing pre-screened/known individuals who have the right skills and experience and will stay the duration of any project. Interested only in engaging in long term repeat business with our clients and driving a performance based work ethic within Next Generation International Contracts Team. Information sharing is at the forefront, as it is a fundamental element of our business as it facilitates people making proper strategic career moves so that all relationships are cultivated.Current assignments are with industry leaders in Supply Chain, Chemical, FMCG, Information Technology, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Transportation and Logistics. Show less

Specialist SAP Contracts Recruitment Consultant

• Apr 2012 - Nov 2014

At Next Generation Recruitment, we pride ourselves in delivering world-class leadership and talent for key positions at high-ranking executive and support level, middle management and specialized professional requirements throughout Ireland, the UK and Europe.We place imaginative, experienced and leadership-quality candidates in influential positions in a wide range of areas, including finance, IT, marketing, sales, procurement and supply chain.

Assistant Manager

• Jan 2011 - Apr 2012