AXTON AND

Stabilising, scaling, and Preparing businesses for what’s next

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Chris Axton - Founder | Fractional COO

I work with founders, CEOs and investors to stabilise, restructure and scale operationally complex businesses.

My background spans COO and global operations leadership roles across technology, cloud and enterprise environments.

I specialise in:

  • Cash and liquidity stabilisation

  • Operational reset

  • Governance and reporting uplift

  • Transaction and capital readiness

Services

Strategic Scaling

Scaling a business requires more than ambition — it demands structure, focus, and disciplined execution.

I work with leadership teams to clarify strategic direction, align operating models, and build the foundations required for sustainable growth.

Typical focus areas:

  • Growth strategy and execution planning

  • Operating model design

  • Leadership alignment

  • International expansion readiness

  • Performance infrastructure

Strategy only creates value when it is executed well.

As a hands-on operating partner, I embed quickly to stabilise operations, introduce governance, and ensure the business is running with the rigor expected by investors and boards.

Typical focus areas:

  • Operational stabilisation

  • Financial and cash discipline

  • Cross-functional execution

  • Governance and reporting cadence

  • Vendor and cost optimisation

Operational Execution

Whether preparing for investment, acquisition, or strategic transition, readiness determines both valuation and outcome.

I help leadership teams prepare their business for scrutiny — ensuring the operational, financial, and strategic narrative stands up to investor expectations.

Typical focus areas:

  • Investor readiness

  • Due diligence preparation

  • Data room structure

  • Financial visibility

  • Risk identification and mitigation

Transaction Readiness

CONTACT

For confidential discussions regarding operational stabilisation, strategic scaling, or transaction readiness, please get in touch.

Email: chris@axtonand.com

Based in Melbourne · Working globally