Edward Flute

COO @GIA Ltd

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I’m a strategic and commercially driven Chief Operating Officer and Board Member with over 20 years’ leadership experience across the private, public, and charitable sectors. I’ve led organisations through transformational growth, M&A, and investment processes — delivering operational excellence and sustainable scale. As COO at GIA, I managed a successful Private Equity investment, doubled company revenue to £20M, opened four new offices, and implemented a full ERP and EOS transformation. I’ve overseen multiple acquisitions and exits, launched a £2M innovation in wind analysis, and led digital, HR, and compliance overhauls. Formerly a Lieutenant Colonel in the British Army (Sword of Honour, Sandhurst), I bring operational discipline, crisis leadership, and cultural alignment to every role. I now offer this experience on a fractional basis to organisations needing seasoned, results-focused operational leadership.

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Work Background

Chief Operating Officer at GIA Surveyors

GIA SurveyorsChief Operating Officer at GIA Surveyors

Aug. 2018London, England, United Kingdom

Chief Operating Officer

St Paul's SchoolChief Operating Officer

Jun. 2014 - Jul. 2018Hammersmith, London

Business Manager

Sherborne Prep SchoolBusiness Manager

Apr. 2011 - Jun. 2014Sherborne, DorsetFirst role after leaving the British Army

British Army Officer

British ArmyBritish Army Officer

Apr. 1992 - Mar. 2011GlobalLieutenant Colonel in the British Army, deployed globally

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