Angela Gillespie is a seasoned CEO and COO, specializing in providing fractional senior-level expertise to help businesses transform and grow.

 Navigating the complex landscape of business transformation can be daunting. Angela understands the challenges businesses face as they evolve and is here to guide every step of the way. With her deep understanding of early-stage, middle-market and large-cap company dynamics, she brings a unique blend of strategic vision, operational excellence, and technological prowess to transform and elevate your organization.

 With Angela as your trusted partner, you can expect an unwavering commitment to your success. Here's how she can help:

 1. Identifying Growth Opportunities: Angela's extensive experience allows her to quickly pinpoint the untapped potential within your organization. She conducts in-depth analysis and assessments to identify gaps and opportunities for growth, enabling you to make data-driven decisions.

 2. Strategy Development: Building a solid roadmap is essential for achieving sustainable growth. Angela collaborates with your leadership team to craft a comprehensive strategy tailored to your specific goals and market dynamics. Her strategic insights ensure that your business remains competitive and future-ready.

 3. Scaling Your Operations: As your business expands, so do the complexities of managing and optimizing your operations. Angela provides expert guidance in streamlining processes, implementing scalable technologies, and identifying the right talent to support your growth trajectory. Her focus on efficiency and productivity ensures smooth operations and maximized profitability.

 4. Technology and Innovation: Staying ahead in today's digital age is crucial for any growing business. Angela leverages her expertise in technology and innovation to recommend and implement cutting-edge solutions that will drive your success. From digital transformation to data analytics, she helps you harness the power of technology to gain a competitive edge.

 5. People Development: A successful growth strategy requires a team of motivated and skilled individuals. Angela assists in building a high-performing workforce by providing guidance on talent acquisition, succession planning, and performance management. She helps create a culture of excellence that fosters employee growth and supports your long-term objectives.

 When you partner with Angela Gillespie, you gain access to a wealth of knowledge and experience that will propel your company to new heights. Her dedication, expertise, and results-oriented approach make her the ideal choice for those seeking transformation and growth.

About Angela

Angela is a well-regarded business leader having successfully led many companies through various stages of growth, transformation, and above-market value exits. Angela brings more than 25 years of experience and background in strategic planning, operations, human resources, strategic marketing and M&A with a strong discipline in using data and analytics to inform and measure business success. 

Professional Expertise:

Strategic Planning & Execution Leadership | P&L Management | M&A Integration Strategies | Transformations & Turnarounds | Business Development Marketing Product Commercialization Relationship Building | Cross Functional Team Leadership Mentoring & Talent Development | Innovation Entrepreneurship | Strategic Partnerships | Public Speaking | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

SELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS / CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Extensive P&L management experience for business ranging from $50M to $500M+ revenue

  • More than doubled business growth ($200-$500M) within 3-years through industry-leading customer engagement and transformational acquisition strategies (11 acquisition integrations within 18 months)

  • Within 12-months reorganized and transformed back-office infrastructure to enable flat operating cost while improving operating margins to >25%

  • Collaborated with Human Resource executives on execution of a highly effective human capital strategy resulting in 650 new hires over 12-months

  • Led commercial brand, marketing, and communication strategies for more than 100 global large cap and start-up healthcare companies enabling significant competitive share of wallet and brand value

  • C-suite consulting experience across multiple therapeutics categories with an emphasis in both Business to Business and Direct to Consumer engagement

Angela completed her Master’s degree in Strategic Marketing and Communication Management from the University of Southern California Annenberg School and received her Bachelor’s degree in Speech Communication and Public Relations from the University of Alabama.

More than just a well-rounded professional, Angela is passionate about everything she does. In 2010, Angela married her passion for science with her culinary interests, taking a year-long sabbatical to attend the Le Cordon Bleu School in San Francisco to become a pastry chef.

Since 2005 she and her husband, Brian, have been growing grapes in their vineyard in the Uco Valley of Argentina, producing and importing their own high-end Malbec under the name “La Pareja” to the U.S. market.

In her spare time, Angela enjoys relearning to play the acoustic guitar and piano, planting in her garden, spinning records and having spontaneous dance parties in the kitchen with her family.