Professional Overview
Denis Oakley is a beacon of strategic wisdom and guidance based in Loughborough, bringing a remarkable combination of academic prowess and hands-on expertise.
With a career graph beautifully oscillating between engineering, business continuity, and startup development, Denis's journey is adorned with milestones that speak volumes of his competence and vision.
His academic foundation is robust, boasting an MBA from the esteemed Warwick Business School and a Philosophy degree from The University of Bristol. These credentials have sharpened his analytical faculties and endowed him with a unique perspective to navigate the labyrinthine challenges of the business realm.
Denis has worn many hats with grace. From advising a US Healthcare charity towards a complete business model transformation to spearheading a startup school initiative for Siemens, he has been the harbinger of change and innovation. Through his strategic interventions, Denis's clients have witnessed not just monumental savings but also experienced significant upticks in sales and operational efficiency.
• Coaching & Mentoring: A seasoned mentor, Denis has guided entrepreneurs, helping them to crystalize and prioritize product and service innovation. He has been recognized as a top mentor on various global platforms, including 500 Global, MaGIC, GrowthMentor.com, and Virgin Startups.
• Business Acumen & Strategy: With a knack for business knowledge and strategy, Denis has successfully led a multi-disciplinary turnaround team at an elderly care company in Malaysia, bringing it back to cash-positive status and leading it to a successful sale.
• New Product Development & Innovation: Denis’s workshops and courses on platform and marketplace design have received wide acclaim, attracting interest from governments, educational institutions, and businesses across Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East.
Denis Oakley is not just a strategic consultant; he is a force of change and renewal in the business world. Through his extensive expertise and diverse skill set, Denis has the capability to lead companies toward substantial successes and achieve the strategic transformations needed in complex and diverse markets.