Amedeo Claris - Interim CEO

Q: Where is Amedeo based?

Amedeo is based in London, United Kingdom and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Amedeo speak?

Amedeo speaks the following languages: Italian (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Amedeo have?

Amedeo has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Amedeo has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 8 months . Note that Amedeo may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Amedeo's latest experience?

Amedeo's most recent position is Interim CEO at COSMO Group .

Q: What companies has Amedeo worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Amedeo has worked for COSMO Group , Mercato Metropolitano Group , and Sivgen Limited .

Q: Which industries is Amedeo most experienced in?

Amedeo is most experienced in industries like Real Estate , Professional Services , and Banking and Finance . Amedeo also has some experience in Tourism and Hospitality and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas is Amedeo most experienced in?

Amedeo is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Investments, M&A & Venture Capital , and Legal and Compliance . Amedeo also has some experience in Strategy and Planning , Information Technology (IT) , and Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Amedeo worked in recently?

Amedeo has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Real Estate , and Tourism and Hospitality .

Q: Which business areas has Amedeo worked in recently?

Amedeo has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning , Information Technology (IT) , and Project Management .

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London, United Kingdom

Experience

Mar 2022 - Sep 2025

3 years 7 months

Barnet, United Kingdom

Interim CEO

COSMO Group

Designed and fully implemented a bespoke franchise model to enhance accountability and operational adaptability.
Set strategic direction to solve complex operational and financial challenges, restructuring the business to enable digitally-driven, scalable expansion.
Drove full-spectrum change adoption across leadership and frontline teams, embedding cultural and systems change to deliver measurable performance uplift and SG&A efficiency.
Managed relationships with senior stakeholders (owners, lenders and investors), securing buy-in for a new franchise model and delivering investor-ready board-level reporting and restructuring playbooks.
Supported and guided a newly recruited senior management team, ensuring new methodologies and processes were followed to deliver operational consistency and measurable value.

Dec 2016 - Dec 2021

5 years 1 month

London, United Kingdom

Managing Director

Mercato Metropolitano Group

Led investment structuring and diligence processes for UK, European and U.S. expansion, including JV negotiations and market-entry analysis.
Grew the group from start-up to £23m annual revenue, delivering 35%+ YoY growth pre-Covid by establishing a scalable foundation, including the setup of all core operational and digital systems, the adoption of an ERP and the onboarding of a Big 4 accounting firm to build robust compliance infrastructures.
Forged partnerships with capital supporters and leading educational institutions, including Imperial College, London Southbank University and European culinary academies.

Sep 2013 - Present

12 years 7 months

London, United Kingdom

Founder & Principal Consultant

Sivgen Limited

Lead digitalisation and digital transformation programmes, advising on and integrating full tech stack solutions to optimise business processes across business services, hospitality and real estate.
Manage the collection and interpretation of client data, performing deep analysis to identify key issues and develop innovative, tailored solutions for business restructuring and performance improvement.
Lead the planning and implementation of change strategies, ensuring targeted outcomes are achieved and real value is delivered to clients.

May 2006 - Mar 2018

11 years 11 months

Senior Managing Associate PE & FS Group

Bedell Group

Advised on several PE-led transactions and fund structures, including due diligence on acquisition targets and post-deal corporate governance.
Acted as listing adviser and sponsor on public listings across debt, investment funds, trading companies and extractive industries, providing regulatory and structuring support.
Launched new service offerings, including a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) practice, and contributed to several specialised publications.

May 2005 - May 2006

1 year 1 month

Investment Fund Officer

MIFA (now part of State Street)

Supported the management and administration of a €3.3 billion pan-European buy-out fund, focusing on due diligence, operations and investor reporting.
Assisted with transaction structuring, post-deal integration, compliance and internal controls.

Feb 2004 - Mar 2005

1 year 2 months

London, United Kingdom

Insolvency & Regulatory Legal Assistant

Clifford Chance LLP

Supported the corporate and insolvency departments on a transnational bankruptcy case.
Conducted legal due diligence on financial instruments and assisted with drafting and regulatory research.

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Real Estate (20 years), Professional Services (13.5 years), Banking and Finance (13 years), Tourism (12.5 years), and Food and Beverage (5 years).

Real Estate

Professional Services

Banking and Finance

Tourism

Food and Beverage

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Finance (16.5 years), Investments and M&A (15.5 years), Legal (13 years), Strategy (12.5 years), Information Technology (12.5 years), and Project Management (12.5 years).

Finance

Investments and M&A

Legal

Strategy

Information Technology

Project Management

Summary

A results-driven Management Consultant and Executive Leader with over 20 years of international experience delivering strategic transformation for investor-led and mid-market businesses. A well-travelled, native Italian and bilingual English speaker with a proven track record of leading complex restructuring, driving post-deal performance improvement and delivering measurable EBITDA uplift across Business Services, Real Estate and Hospitality.

A trusted partner to boards and leadership teams, able to embed within an organisation to shape and deliver its most critical and complex transformation programmes. Expert in solving multi-faceted business problems by leveraging deep analytical skills to drive data-led strategies and secure buy-in for critical change initiatives. Combines a hands-on, pragmatic approach from senior P&L roles with established consulting frameworks to implement lasting, measurable value.

A pragmatic leader in applying emerging technologies, with a specific focus on leveraging AI, machine learning and language models to drive tangible improvements in business performance and processes.

Skills

Management Consulting And Transformation
Business Process Assessment And Redesign
P&l Improvement And Sg&a Efficiency
Programme Recovery And Turnaround
M&a Due Diligence And Post-deal Integration
Stakeholder Management And Engagement
Digital Strategy And Ai-assisted Transformation
Corporate, Commercial And Financial Services Law
Private Equity, Investor Relations And Fundraising

Technical Proficiencies

Business Applications: Advanced Proficiency In Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Powerpoint, Word), Ms Project And Common Tools For Modelling And Project Management
Enterprise Systems And Models: Erp (Navision, Dynamics And Open-source Python-based Software), Okrs, Balanced Scorecards, Agile And Waterfall Methodologies, Organisational Change Management (Ocm), Digital Transformation And Change Methodologies, Including Prosci Adkar, Mckinsey 7-s And Kotter
Data And Automation: Bi Dashboards, Sql (Starter), Kpi Frameworks, Workflow Automation, Digital Readiness Assessments, Transformation Diagnostics, Applied Llms And Rag Infrastructures
Real Estate: Familiar With Construction Riba Stages, Contractor Tendering And Uk/offshore Investment Structures

Languages

Italian

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 2004 - Jun 2005

BPP

Master’s-level degree, English Legal Practice · English Legal Practice · London, United Kingdom

Oct 2000 - Jun 2003

Hertfordshire Law School

Bachelor’s degree in Law, LLB (Hons) · Law · United Kingdom

Certifications & licenses

Executive Certificate in Digital Transformation

London Business School

Executive Education in Company Direction

Institute of Directors

Profile

Created

October 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Amedeo based?

Amedeo is based in London, United Kingdom and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Amedeo speak?

Amedeo speaks the following languages: Italian (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Amedeo have?

Amedeo has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Amedeo has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 8 months. Note that Amedeo may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Amedeo be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Amedeo would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim CEO, Managing Director, Founder & Principal Consultant.

What is Amedeo's latest experience?

Amedeo's most recent position is Interim CEO at COSMO Group.

What companies has Amedeo worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Amedeo has worked for COSMO Group, Mercato Metropolitano Group, and Sivgen Limited.

Which industries is Amedeo most experienced in?

Amedeo is most experienced in industries like Real Estate, Professional Services, and Banking and Finance. Amedeo also has some experience in Tourism and Hospitality and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas is Amedeo most experienced in?

Amedeo is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Investments, M&A & Venture Capital, and Legal and Compliance. Amedeo also has some experience in Strategy and Planning, Information Technology (IT), and Project Management.

Which industries has Amedeo worked in recently?

Amedeo has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Real Estate, and Tourism and Hospitality.

Which business areas has Amedeo worked in recently?

Amedeo has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Information Technology (IT), and Project Management.

What is Amedeo's education?

Amedeo holds a Master in English Legal Practice from BPP and a Bachelor in Law from Hertfordshire Law School.

Does Amedeo have any certificates?

Amedeo has 2 certificates. These include: Executive Certificate in Digital Transformation and Executive Education in Company Direction.

What is the availability of Amedeo?

Amedeo is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Amedeo?

Amedeo's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.