For more than 30 years, Shad Collins has been the leader organizations rely on when complexity is high, systems are not working together, or growth has outpaced structure. From small businesses to Fortune 50 environments, and from founder-led companies to private equity-backed growth companies, he helps leadership teams turn fragmented operations into integrated systems built for sustainable growth.

Shad starts with what the company is actually after. Then he improves the processes, lines up the people around them, and makes technology changes, including AI, as it makes sense. Sustainable growth only happens when processes, people, and technology work together to deliver the outcome the company wants, not just the metric being optimized.

He works as a trusted partner and hands-on collaborator, not just an advisor

Career highlights:

• Built the processes and technology behind a billion-dollar restaurant brand with 650+ locations, through its $710M IPO in 2015

• Grew a regional service company into a national organization, culminating in acquisition by a multinational Fortune 500 company

• Led multi-state insurance expansion, with revenue up 70% while technology expenses fell 60%

• Early in his career, designed and delivered enterprise technology solutions for Fortune 50 clients across multiple industries

Where I Add the Most Value:

• Companies scaling faster than their processes and technology can support

• Organizations stuck between legacy processes and modern market demands

• Leadership teams that need cross-functional alignment to execute strategy

• Companies undergoing business and digital transformation

• Firms preparing for an acquisition or a liquidity event

• Private equity firms optimizing portfolio company performance and returns

Engagements include:

• Fractional Chief Transformation Officer

• COO / Integrator

• CIO / CTO seats

• M&A support

• RFPs, and assessments

The Gap Between Strategy and Results Is Where I Work.