James Lemont
Head of Business Line Operations @Skyral
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Business Line Operations @Skyral
London, GB
Driving the strategic operations department from its inception during the spin-out phase, culminating in the brand and product achieving international acclaim within a prominent technologycompany specialising in digital twin technology, which boasts applications across diverse industries- Directed the spin-out, establishing independent governance, finance, IT, security, andfacilities functions within three months, ensuring zero disruption to contracts- Designed and implemented Skyral\'s Battle Rhythm (MBR/BR), creating a structured cadencefor strategic decision-making and alignment across senior leadership- Created a the restructuring of vendor and subcontractor management, optimising costsand improving service quality to align with business priorities- Drove the embedding of governance frameworks aligned with ISO 27001, ISO 9001, andCyber Essentials Plus, strengthening risk management and compliance- Led operational due diligence that supported a £20M+ investment round, securinglong-term financial sustainability- Primary lead in compliance efforts for US market entry, aiding in SOC 2 and NIST adherenceand preparing the business for the FEDRAMP certification process.
EDUCATION
University of Portsmouth
MSc, Leadership and Management
Beacon Community College
GCSEs
Exponential Training & Assessment Ltd
N/A, Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership
Royal Navy
Specialist Training
ABOUT JAMES LEMONT
Extensive experience in senior operations and business strategy, managing complex transitions including whole business migration, driving operational continuity through major organisational transitions, and Implementing cost-saving initiatives to improve financial performance. Skilled in risk management, governance, and identifying and addressing operational gaps—whether renegotiating MSP contracts to reduce costs or ensuring compliance to avoid contract breaches. Holds an MSc in Leadership & Management and experienced in several Project management methodologies. Goes beyond processes by building company culture from the ground up, developing leadership teams, and focusing on creating workplaces that support employee engagement and retention—even during challenging periods such as organisational restructuring.NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR RECRUITMENT (HR, TALENT ETC)
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