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tim rentowl

@timrentowl

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VP-level SaaS leader driving transformational growth and operational efficiency.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I seek a leadership role in a dynamic SaaS company focused on growth, innovation, and operational excellence.

I am a seasoned SaaS leader with a proven track record of driving transformational growth and operational efficiency across B2B SaaS companies. My expertise lies in leading operations, product development, and commercial strategy, particularly in private equity-backed environments. I have successfully transformed over 20 underperforming SaaS businesses into profitable enterprises, significantly increasing their EBITDA multiples at exit.

Throughout my career, I have built and optimized a 17-company SaaS portfolio, achieving over $30M in annual recurring revenue while reducing costs by 75% and boosting customer retention by 30%. My strategic initiatives have led to up to 45% year-over-year revenue growth through customer expansion and contract renewals. I am passionate about leveraging data-driven insights to unlock new revenue streams, exemplified by my creation of ForecastIQ™, a SaaS insight tool that has been instrumental for private equity firms and software companies alike.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Interim COO / Growth Advisor

Current

ADC Innovations Ltd

Sep 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Supported founders and CEOs with operational scaling, profitability, and exit readiness. Built ForecastIQ™, a SaaS data insight tool used by PE firms and software companies to unlock hidden revenue. Led GTM and product alignment to drive average customer value and reduce churn.

Exit Readiness Commercial Strategy Pricing Monetization

Senior Director, Product Innovation & Business Development

Digimarc

Aug 2022 - Mar 2023 (7 months)

Led innovation in Digimarc’s watermarking and digitisation technology, unlocking new verticals and revenue streams. Developed and delivered global solutions for supply chain traceability, e-commerce counterfeit prevention, and sustainability compliance. Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives to commercialise new products, driving intellectual property monetisation.

Product Innovation Business Development Watermarking E Commerce Counterfeit Prevention Compliance

VP of Product & Operational Strategy

ESW Capital

Sep 2019 - May 2022 (2 years 8 months)

Built and scaled a $30M ARR SaaS portfolio of 17 software businesses, aligning products with GTM strategy and PE growth objectives. Led M&A integrations, driving rapid synergy execution and post-acquisition operational alignment. Reduced infrastructure costs by 75% by migrating SaaS portfolio to AWS, improving scalability and efficiency.

Product Strategy Strategy Operations M&A Customer Retention

Director of Product Management

ESW Capital

Apr 2019 - Sep 2019 (5 months)

Led product development and customer retention for a $9M ARR retail inventory management SaaS solution. Managed a global team of 25 developers and analysts, ensuring high customer satisfaction and operational delivery. Oversaw commercial and strategic partnerships with major enterprise customers.

Product Development Customer Retention SaaS Solutions Team Management Partnerships Strategic Partnerships retail management Enterprise Sales

Client Services Director

ESW Capital

Jul 2017 - Apr 2019 (1 year 9 months)

Built and maintained strong client relationships with 17 global customers for a retail inventory software product, driving increased product usage. Led product enhancements and new feature development, including the creation of a mobile app for inventory management.

Client Relationship Management Mobile Application Development Customer Engagement

Supply Chain Director

Technicolor

Nov 2010 - May 2015 (4 years 6 months)

Led manufacturing and distribution supply chain for 200M DVDs annually, achieving 99%+ on-time delivery. Managed a multi-national team of 20+ supply chain professionals, ensuring seamless operations across North America. Negotiated and managed major client contracts, securing a four-year contract extension valued at ~$1.1 billion.

Supply Chain Management Manufacturing Distribution On Time Delivery Team Leadership Workflow Optimization Contract Negotiation Client Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Hertfordshire

Bachelor's Degree, Engineering Management

Studied Engineering Management, focusing on the principles and practices of managing engineering projects and operations. Gained foundational knowledge in both engineering disciplines and management techniques.