Dave Saint
Managing Director CEO @Phoenix Taxis
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WORK HISTORY
Managing Director CEO @Phoenix Taxis
Blyth, GB
Appointed to lead a PE-backed private hire and mobility services business through strategic reset and growth phaseFull P&L accountability across commercial performance, operations, people, and regulatory complianceLeading enterprise-wide transformation spanning operating model, customer experience, and leadership capabilityImplementing operational efficiency and service improvement initiatives to strengthen margins and customer satisfactionDeveloping scalable growth strategy aligned to shareholder value creation and long-term market positioning
EDUCATION
Darlington College
CIPS Professional Diploma, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
ABOUT DAVE SAINT
CEO and Managing Director with 15+ years’ experience leading asset-intensive, multi-site service businesses across mobility, transport, and industrial services in the UK and Germany.Proven track record of £50m P&L ownership, operational transformation, and value creation in PE-backed and corporate environments, including:Leading businesses of up to £50m revenue and 155 employeesExecuting turnarounds, delivering the first year of revenue growth after prolonged declineCompleting and integrating acquisitions, scaling operations into a single high-performing business unitDriving commercial growth, operational efficiency, and leadership capability in regulated marketsPreviously led the turnaround of Europcar van & truck division in Germany, achieving the first year of revenue growth in seven years. At SIXT I lead the integration of two acquisitions to create SIXT Van & Truck, a £50m commercial vehicle rental business in the UK. Reported directly to Group COO and worked closely with senior stakeholders to align strategy, execution, and performance.Recognised for combining strategic clarity with hands-on execution, I am most effective in roles requiring change leadership, cross-border operations, and stakeholder alignment to deliver sustainable growth and improved profitability.Open to senior leadership roles globally within industrial, mobility, and asset-based service organisations. Available for relocation or hybrid working in UAE, EMEA or USA.
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