Oskar Greda
@oskargreda
COO and operations leader driving growth, efficiency, and AI adoption.
What I'm looking for
I am a dynamic Chief Operating Officer with 12+ years transforming operations for tech startups and international organisations, consistently driving growth and operational efficiency.
I have led large teams (100+), reduced IT/platform costs by 60%, secured ISO 9001/27001/14001 certifications, and decreased employee turnover by 15–20% through people-first policies.
My background includes full-cycle HR leadership, scaling hiring (120+ hires), cutting time-to-hire to 23 days, and maintaining strong employee engagement and Glassdoor ratings.
I proactively adopt AI-driven solutions to improve decision-making and operations, and I seek high-impact, executive roles focused on scaling companies, strategic consulting, turnaround management, and AI adoption in fully remote or globally mobile settings.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Chief Operating Officer
ML abs
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 10 months)
Spearheaded operational strategy, cutting fixed IT/platform costs by 60% and securing ISO 9001, 27001 and 14001 certifications; managed 100+ staff and reduced annual turnover by 15–20% while driving scale-up HR functions.
Head of HR
MLabs
Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)
Revitalized HR strategy, hiring 120+ employees and reducing time-to-hire to 23 days; implemented engagement programs achieving 4–5/5 satisfaction for 85% of staff and maintained ~9% attrition.
HR Advisor & Hiring Manager
MLabs
Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)
Managed full-cycle HR operations including talent acquisition, employee relations and HR compliance to establish scalable people processes supporting company growth.
Sales Associate
Oliver Bonas
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (11 months)
Provided customer-facing retail sales and merchandising support to meet store targets and maintain visual standards.
Admissions Manager
Kaplan Open Learning
Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years)
Led admissions team, streamlined recruitment and training processes, and improved application handling and quality checks to drive target achievement and service excellence.
Quality Control
Five Guys
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)
Oversaw food quality and safety checks to ensure compliance with standards and maintain consistent customer experience.
HR Placement
Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems UK
Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 11 months)
Supported HR functions through placements, contributing to recruitment, onboarding and HR administrative processes within the rail systems business.
Crew Member
Five Guys
Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 11 months)
Performed front-line foodservice duties including order preparation, customer service and maintaining hygiene standards.
Factory Operative
Thorlux Lighting
Jan 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 11 months)
Executed manufacturing and assembly tasks ensuring product quality and meeting production targets on the factory floor.
Crew Member
McDonalds
Jan 2012 - Dec 2016 (4 years 11 months)
Delivered front-of-house and kitchen support, maintaining fast service standards and customer satisfaction across shifts.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Leeds Business School
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Business and HR Management
2015 - 2019
Grade: First Class Honours
Completed a BA (Hons) in Business and HR Management with First Class Honours.
St Augustine's Catholic High School, Redditch
A-Levels, Secondary Education
2013 - 2015
Grade: ABCC
Completed A-level studies with grades ABCC.
St Augustine's Catholic High School, Redditch
GCSEs, Secondary Education
2011 - 2013
Grade: 13 (A*–C)
Completed General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) qualifications with 13 passes, grades A*–C.
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