Patrick Reverchon - COO and Head of Business Development

Q: Where is Patrick based?

Patrick is based in Sofia, Bulgaria and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Patrick speak?

Patrick speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Patrick have?

Patrick has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Patrick has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months . Note that Patrick may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Patrick's latest experience?

Patrick's most recent position is COO and Head of Business Development at Fast Track Europe Ltd .

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

In recent years, Patrick has worked for Fast Track Europe Ltd and Vanguard Group Europe GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Patrick most experienced in?

Patrick is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Metals and Mining , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Patrick most experienced in?

Patrick is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning , Project Management , and Sales . Patrick also has some experience in Sustainability Management , Operations , and Audit .

Q: Which industries has Patrick worked in recently?

Patrick has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Patrick worked in recently?

Patrick has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Operations , and Audit .

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Sofia, Bulgaria

Experience

Oct 2024 - Mar 2025

6 months

Sofia, Bulgaria

COO and Head of Business Development

Fast Track Europe Ltd

Implemented a new operations system to provide transparency to the team on company priorities and project tracking execution
Established structure for global expansion through partnerships, including legal-, hiring- and development framework centricity
Set up a scalable and analyzable data infrastructure system
Started as Head of Partnerships, promoted to COO after six weeks

May 2022 - Jun 2024

2 years 2 months

Berlin, Germany

Head of Business Operations

Vanguard Group Europe GmbH

Responsible for seven team members in the Project Management Office, the Financial Crimes team and the new RPA automation team created
Changed the way we work by implementing new tools across the business to enable more effective planning, collaboration and reporting
Established automation through RPA, saving seven full-time equivalents within months
Oversaw new initiatives to expand scalable offerings to customers
Developed relationships with key strategic partners
Responsible for the statutory audit, halving findings year on year and maintaining an excellent relationship with auditors
Conceptualized and prepared the ground for the strategic expansion of the business across Continental Europe
Wound down all operational tasks due to business closure, including vendor relationships, third-party contracts and client off-boarding
Established a new automation off-boarding team, saving approximately €600 000 within months

Jan 2021 - Apr 2022

1 year 4 months

Berlin, Germany

Chief of Staff and Program Manager

Vanguard Group Europe GmbH

Served as program manager for the go-to-market of Vanguard Invest in Germany, leading the local project management team and covering side projects such as tool implementation, GDPR compliance improvement and new hire onboarding
Authored the go-to-market strategy for Vanguard’s new D2C business, defining future OKRs and KPIs
Revolutionized regular reporting to senior management on project progress, OKRs and other areas of interest using innovative systems
Acted as key corporate contact for strategic partnerships and vendors
Hired 50 people and acted as culture driver within Vanguard Germany
Mentored five colleagues to develop their careers
Planted over 9 000 trees

Jan 2018 - Dec 2020

3 years

London, United Kingdom

Chief of Staff in European Distribution

Vanguard Asset Management Ltd

Represented Europe Sales in the London HQ on various projects across the business, including ESG product and strategy development
Facilitated decision making within Sales leadership and ownership of decision implementation
Created management reporting for leadership and oversight functions
Coordinated business planning and specific initiatives for the European Distribution Team, such as European expansion
Managed critical and escalated client requests to ensure the best possible outcome for clients
Led the Vanguard Europe Mental Health committee
Led the Vanguard Europe Green Team to drive corporate sustainability

Jan 2016 - Dec 2017

2 years

Munich, Germany

Junior Wealth/Asset Manager

Quirin Privatbank AG

Advised individual clients on their financial plans, including the management of their advisory portfolios
Prepared investment research, portfolio analyses and financial life plans
Specialized in ETFs and a global investment approach
Supported senior consultants with daily tasks, such as opening accounts, adjusting investment strategies and organizing client events
Invented and implemented a new traineeship program
Responsible for the branch’s compliance with the German Securities Trading Act (WpHG)

Nov 2014 - May 2015

7 months

Newcastle, Australia

Trainee in Project Management

Moly Cop

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 Banking and Finance (8.5 years), Professional Services (0.5 years), and Metals and Mining (0.5 years).

Banking and Finance

Professional Services

Metals and Mining

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 Strategy (4.5 years), Project Management (4 years), Sales (3 years), Sustainability Management (3 years), Operations (2.5 years), and Audit (2 years).

Strategy

Project Management

Sales

Sustainability Management

Operations

Audit

Summary

As a dynamic and result-focused Senior Manager, I excel in harnessing my extensive experience within the financial services sector to drive organizational success at every level. My expertise as a versatile generalist is complemented by a strategic problem-solving approach and an entrepreneurial mindset, enabling me to cultivate environments where teams thrive and exceptional outcomes are achieved, even in the most challenging situations. Upholding my principle, ‘I find a way or build one' I have consistently demonstrated my ability to transform underperforming divisions and reenergize teams, leading to significant turnarounds. My strategic foresight in identifying and executing innovative solutions has been instrumental in advancing the objectives of Fast Track and Vanguard Europe and enhanced team performance across the board.

Skills

Core Competencies

Strategic Planning And Execution
Client And Stakeholder Centricity
Team Leadership And Guidance
Problem-solving, Critical Thinking And Innovation
Data Analysis And Data Driven Decision Making
Communication And Interpersonal Skills

Key Achievements

Turnaround Of A Struggling Team, 200% Effectiveness Increase
Established New Automation Team Which Saved Ca. 600t € Within Months
Changed Collaboration Within Entire Business And Automated Reporting
Lead Role In Building And Winding Down A Business
Mentored Five Colleagues To Develop Their Career
Changed The Way Of Search - 9000+ Trees Planted
Lead The Vanguard Europe Mental Health Committee
Lead The Vanguard Europe Green Team To Drive Corporate Sustainability

Systems

Ai Agents
Powerbi
Msdynamics
Jira
Confluence
Bloomberg
Python

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

Education

Oct 2015 - Jun 2017

European College of Business and Management

M.Sc., International Business and Management · International Business and Management · London, United Kingdom

Oct 2010 - Jun 2014

Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelm University

B.Sc., Economics · Economics · Bonn, Germany

Oct 2001 - Jun 2010

High School Landschulheim Kempfenhausen

Abitur · Munich, Germany

Certifications & licenses

CFA ESG Certificate

Profile

Created

November 2025

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Where is Patrick based?

Patrick is based in Sofia, Bulgaria and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Patrick speak?

Patrick speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Patrick have?

Patrick has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Patrick has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months. Note that Patrick may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Patrick be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Patrick would be well-suited for roles such as: COO and Head of Business Development, Head of Business Operations, Chief of Staff and Program Manager.

What is Patrick's latest experience?

Patrick's most recent position is COO and Head of Business Development at Fast Track Europe Ltd.

What companies has Patrick worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Patrick has worked for Fast Track Europe Ltd and Vanguard Group Europe GmbH.

Which industries is Patrick most experienced in?

Patrick is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Metals and Mining, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Patrick most experienced in?

Patrick is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Project Management, and Sales. Patrick also has some experience in Sustainability Management, Operations, and Audit.

Which industries has Patrick worked in recently?

Patrick has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Patrick worked in recently?

Patrick has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Audit.

What is Patrick's education?

Patrick holds a Master in International Business and Management from European College of Business and Management and a Bachelor in Economics from Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelm University.

Does Patrick have any certificates?

Patrick has 1 certificate: CFA ESG Certificate.

What is the availability of Patrick?

Patrick is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Patrick?

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