Jonathan Skelly

is looking for freelance projects. 🔎

Selbstständig, Co-Founder and Geschäftsführer, HJ Green & Lean Advisory GmbH
Bamberg, Germany

Skills

Operations Management
Financial Analysis
Team leadership
Business Development
Contract Negotiation
Digital transformation
Financial Modeling
Lean Management
Negotiation
Unternehmensführung
Unternehmensstrategie
Workforce Management
Scrum Master
Interim Management
Change Management
English Language
Project Management

Timeline

Professional experience for Jonathan Skelly

  • Current 3 months, since Sep 2025

    Co-Founder and Geschäftsführer

    HJ Green & Lean Advisory GmbH

    Green & Lean Advisory is your trusted partner in responsible business, sustainable development and impactful change. We combine deep expertise in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) advisory with practical commercial and operational excellence.

  • 5 years and 5 months, Jul 2018 - Nov 2023

    Director of Operations (COO equivalent) / Geschäftsführer

    atrain GmbH

    • Led all commercial operations, financial management, and legal across multiple subsidiaries and the Holding company, including forecasting and budget management. Full P&L responsibility. • Led a diverse team of 100+ consultants and support functions, and 60+ freelance consultants, including Finance & Controlling, IT, and HR. • Spearheaded global operational and infrastructure strategies, achieving a 70% increase in profitability and a 350% rise in cash reserves leveraging agile methodologies.

  • 3 years and 7 months, Nov 2014 - May 2018

    Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

    Soil Scout Ltd

    • Drove revenue growth by 850%, establishing the business strategy including GTM, and regional / industry-specific business models and pricing strategies to maximise market penetration & profitability of revolutionary sensor and SaaS solution. • Expanded global footprint, securing international sales & establishing channel partners in 10 countries • Managed financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and investor relations, ensuring fiscal stability and supporting strategic growth initiatives.

  • 2 years and 10 months, Feb 2012 - Nov 2014

    Founder and Principal

    RIS Solutions

    Launched and led a consultancy empowering entrepreneurs and start-ups post Nokia down-sizing, providing strategic guidance to commercialise technological innovations: • Mentored multiple start-ups on market entry and go-to-market strategies, driving successful product launches and market penetration, particularly in the APAC region. • Facilitated high-impact strategic partnerships, connecting start-ups with investors, partners, and industry leaders, accelerating growth and success.

  • 4 years and 2 months, Dec 2007 - Jan 2012

    Director, Markets Product Marketing

    Nokia Corporation

    Led Product Marketing Operations globally: ecosystem ownership for 150 professionals planning and executing channel launches worldwide and managing product solutions throughout their lifecycle.

Educational background for Jonathan Skelly

  • 5 months, Feb 2025 - Jun 2025

    Deutsch als Fremdsprache

    Lingoda

    Erreichte ein mittleres Sprachniveau (B1/B2)

  • 3 years and 11 months, Feb 1988 - Dec 1991

    Bachelor of Management Studies

    University of Waikato

Languages

  • English

    First language

  • German

    Basic

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