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Ewan Henderson

@ewanhenderson

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Technical operator and founder driving international growth through AI-driven operations and strategic partnerships.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I seek a high-autonomy role leading strategic initiatives and operations where I can apply AI, SQL and cross-functional leadership to scale products and partnerships.

I am a Technical Operator and Founder with 10 years' experience bridging business strategy and technical execution, using AI-driven workflows and SQL to optimise performance and scale platforms internationally.

I have launched four businesses, led major global market entries with double-digit growth, and built a global rum platform nearing 1M visitors while managing 100+ brand stakeholders and a cross-functional team.

I consult on change management, process optimisation and revenue operations, and seek high-autonomy roles where I can lead strategic initiatives, improve operations with data and AI, and deliver measurable commercial impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Founder & Technical Operator

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Explore Rum Ltd

Jun 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Launched and scaled a global rum platform approaching 1M visitors and a 50k+ SQL-backed database, oversaw 100+ brand stakeholders, and directed a cross-functional freelance team to drive SEO-led growth and product-market fit.

SQL SEO Digital Marketing Product Management Stakeholder Management Team Leadership Content Strategy

Business Advisor

Hendo Talks

Nov 2020 - Jun 2023 (2 years 7 months)

Advised premium brands on training, experiential marketing and category development, delivering broadcast content (50 videos, 100k+ views) and improving brand retention through cross-functional change initiatives.

Training Development Experiential Marketing Account Management Content Production Change Management Data Analysis Presentation

Global Brand Ambassador

Crucial Drinks

Jul 2016 - Nov 2020 (4 years 4 months)

Led launches across 15 US states and global markets, delivered double-digit sales growth and a 120% Travel Retail sales uplift in APAC through training 1,500+ staff and extensive market outreach.

Go To Market Sales Enablement Training Market Expansion Retail Execution Reporting

Founder & Events Director

Scotch Broth Events

Sep 2012 - Jun 2016 (3 years 9 months)

Founded and operated an events business securing 15 international contracts, produced high-profile whisky events (1,500 attendees) and developed product placements including a 250k+ unit supermarket-listed gin.

Event Management Partnerships Content Creation Business Development Sponsorship Negotiation Public Speaking Product Development International Relations

Facilities Manager

Merchants House Glasgow

Jul 2010 - Aug 2012 (2 years 1 month)

Managed facilities for 19 business tenants and 150+ employees, coordinated contractors across £5m annual contracts, implemented HSE practices and improved operational efficiencies for events and heritage tours.

Facilities Management HSE Compliance Vendor Management Event Operations Budgeting Process Improvement

Owner / Manager

Smoothboy's Deli

Apr 2006 - Jul 2010 (4 years 3 months)

Launched and exited an award-winning delicatessen, achieving profitability in year one, managing forecasting, 5,000+ product SKUs and securing a £10k supply contract while overseeing day-to-day operations and staff.

retail management Inventory Management Forecasting Operations Customer Service