
Operational Clarity Partners helps established SMEs build the operational foundations they need to scale with less founder dependency and more clarity in how the business actually runs.
We work alongside leadership teams to create structure, accountability, and practical ways of working that hold. No noise, no hype. Just senior operating experience and calm judgement applied where it matters most.
Founded by Astrid Obradovic and James Neville, the firm pulls together a wealth of senior operational experience including a pool of fractional c-suite associates and recommended partnerships.
James is a senior operational leader with experience across finance, legal, HR, IT, compliance, and global operations in growth-focused SMEs. Previously a COO in a multinational SME he brings a strategic, big-picture approach to turning vision into scalable execution, a focus on building high-performing teams and strong operating rhythms.
Astrid is a senior operational leader with broad experience across customer relationships, operating systems & architecture, global mobility, compliance and change management. Her coaching background gives her a clear, pragmatic style when supporting growing teams and organisations through change and restructuring.
We work with a wider network of fractional C-Suite associates who support SMEs where needed. These are seasoned professionals who can join your leadership team removing the need for a full-time senior hire.
We also work through wider trusted network of partnerships spanning:
The aim is simple: bring in the right capability at the right time, without adding unnecessary noise or complexity.