Trevor Parker
Chair | NED | C-Suite Leader | Operational Advisor | Interim CEO, CRO, COO
I’m Trevor Parker, a seasoned interim executive and trusted operational advisor to Private Equity, Venture Capital, Family Offices, and Asset-backed firms. I specialise in stepping into complex, high-pressure situations where leadership, clarity, and execution matter most.
For more than a decade, I’ve supported portfolio businesses during pivotal phases—whether stabilising underperformance, preparing for accelerated growth, or resetting team dynamics. I’ve worked across sectors including leisure, lifestyle, automotive, insurance, hospitality, and specialist online retail.
Leadership Under Pressure
I began my leadership journey as a Senior Royal Marine Commando, where I learnt to make decisions under pressure and lead teams in fluid, high-stakes situations. Those same principles—clarity of mission, tight alignment, and confidence in execution—still shape how I work today.
Inspired by the doctrine of von Moltke, I believe plans are important, but intent is everything. When people understand the mission, they can adapt and deliver, even in volatile conditions. My leadership is mission-focused and people-oriented, creating commercially sharp teams with the confidence to perform.
“His style has often been described as relaxed intensity – calm, clear, and quietly driven.”
What I Do
I provide interim leadership and operational guidance to businesses facing pressure, transition, or complexity. My assignments often include:
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Interim CEO
Leading companies through critical transitions, stabilising operations, and guiding strategic growth. -
Interim CRO
Managing turnaround programmes, restoring margin and confidence, and delivering credible change under time pressure. -
Interim COO
Streamlining operations, removing inefficiencies, and building infrastructure for scalable, profitable growth. -
Coaching Senior Management Teams
Enhancing leadership capabilities, aligning objectives, and developing a shared rhythm of delivery. -
Plugging Short-term Skills Gaps
Providing expert, hands-on leadership to navigate urgent operational challenges or fill executive voids. -
Assessing the Impact of Follow-on Investment
Reviewing operational readiness to absorb new capital and drive growth. -
Operational Reviews and Reset Planning
Diagnosing inefficiencies, rationalising cost structures, and shaping practical recovery plans. -
Managing Stakeholder Relationships
Acting as a bridge between investors, boards, and management teams to keep alignment and trust intact. -
Driving Strategic Execution
Turning boardroom intent into delivery on the ground—without friction or drift.
A Track Record That Delivers
I’ve restored 15% margin in 90 days at a £50m PE-backed firm, rebuilt trust at three portfolio companies without leadership churn, and helped stabilise businesses facing covenant stress, operational inefficiencies, and board misalignment.
My work consistently brings traction, reduces noise, and earns the confidence of Chairs, investors, and senior leadership teams.
Don’t just take it from me.
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Professional Affiliations
Let’s Talk
If you’re managing a team under strain, dealing with investor pressure, or facing operational drift, I can help. I offer a 15-minute Ops Clarity Call—no slides, no fluff, just straight talk.