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CUSTOMER OPERATIONS & OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Turn complex
challenges into
practical results.

I help companies build, optimise and scale their customer-facing operations — with a pragmatic, hands-on approach and measurable impact.

SERVICES

Senior expertise, when you need it.

Fractional, interim or project-based support to help you deliver efficient, scalable and customer-centric operations.

Fractional &
Interim Leadership

Senior operational leadership without the commitment of a permanent hire.

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Customer Operations
& Support Transformation

Operating models, service delivery, KPIs, SLAs, service quality and scalability.

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Operational Excellence
& Process Optimisation

Process mapping, handoffs, bottlenecks, automation opportunities and cost-to-serve.

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Customer Experience
& Service Strategy

Designing and improving customer experiences that drive retention and growth.

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Transformation
& Project Advisory

Implementations, partner and vendor operations and cross-functional programmes.

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LOOKING TO HIRE?

There may be another option.

If you're hiring for a customer operations or operational leadership role but need support now — or while you recruit — I can step in on an interim, fractional or project basis.

  • Stabilise operations
  • Deliver transformation
  • Support during recruitment
  • Bring specific expertise
  • More flexible and cost-effective than a permanent hire
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TYPICAL ENGAGEMENTS

Ana Leal, Customer Operations and Operational Excellence consultant

ABOUT

Hi, I’m Ana.

I’m a Customer Operations and Operational Excellence leader with 13+ years of experience in international healthcare and SaaS. I help organisations improve how they operate, solve complex challenges and turn change into practical, measurable results.

I’m hands-on, curious and always interested in better ways of working — including how emerging technologies such as AI and automation can simplify processes, support teams and improve customer experiences.

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LET'S TALK

Have a challenge in mind?

Whether you need interim leadership, operational transformation or focused project support, let's discuss what would make the biggest difference.

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