M. Shad Collins
Enterprise Growth Architect
&
CIO
I build companies that scale.
For nearly four decades I have been the leader organizations call when complexity is high, systems are misaligned, or growth has outpaced structure. I work directly with CEOs, senior leadership teams, and private equity firms to turn fragmented operations into high-performing systems built for sustainable growth.
My approach is direct: growth stalls when people, process, and technology are out of alignment. I fix that.
I work as a trusted partner and hands-on collaborator, not just an advisor.
Career highlights include scaling a restaurant brand from a regional chain to a billion-dollar national operation culminating in a $710M IPO, leading multi-state insurance expansion with significant revenue growth while substantially reducing IT spend, rebuilding enterprise platforms that removed the systemic constraints limiting growth, and positioning a nationwide services company for successful acquisition by a Fortune 500 corporation.
Where I Add the Most Value:
Companies scaling faster than their processes and infrastructure can support
Organizations stuck between legacy processes and modern market demands
Leadership teams that need cross-functional alignment to execute strategy
Companies needing business and digital transformation
Firms preparing for acquisition or a liquidity event
Private equity firms seeking to optimize portfolio company performance and returns
The Gap Between Strategy and Results Is Where I Work.
When Your Business Is Ready to Scale, I Make Sure It Can.