BUSINESS TURNAROUND SPECIALIST + OPERATOR
Amanda Olusanya
Bridging Strategy and Execution
I work with business owners and leadership teams to stabilise operations, improve cash flow, and build the systems and leadership required to turn underperforming or complex businesses into structured, scalable companies.
18+ Years
Operator & Entrepreneur
3 Businesses
Built, Acquired, Restructured
US | South Africa
Active markets across continents
ABOUT
An operator who goes in, fixes what's broken, and builds what lasts.
I'm not a consultant who advises from the outside. I embed into businesses, take operational control, and do the work from financial restructuring, leadership development, systems design, and cultural transformation. My track record spans a full acquisition -> exit in the US, an active turnaround of a creative studio in South Africa, and an investor with board positions in East Africa.
I am open to conversations with family offices, private equity groups, and founders who need an experienced operator in their corner.
TRACK RECORD
Acquisitions, turnarounds, and exits. Not theory.
2025 - PRESENT
Fractional Operator &
Turnaround Lead
Wicked Pixels, Post-Production Studio (Cape Town)
* $1.5M Revenue, 15+ Staff, International Clientele
* Full financial investigation and model redesign
* KPI Scorecard, Utilization, and Accountability System
* End-to-End workflow redesign, C-Level leadership coaching
2018 - 2022
Acquisition Owner & Operator
James Irving Grooming, Service Business (Minneapolis, MN) USA
* Acquired failing business, executed full turnaround
* Doubled Revenue, Tripled Profit in 3 years
* Rebuilt systems, team, and financial visibility
* Created and lead a leadership team to execute operations
* Sold at higher valuation while keeping original staff
2009 - 2020
Founder & Operator
Allen Ray Corp, Premium Barbershop (Minneapolis, MN USA)
* Built from ground up, in business for 13 years
* Top ranked in city, serving senior executives
*Full P&L Ownership, team development, brand building
*Built a one of a kind training program
INVESTMENTS
Portfolio Companies
East Africa
* Muvule, MicroLoan Company - Original investor, 70+ employees, 9 locations, board member
* WECOL, Sustainable Energy Company - Investor + Board Member (2021 - present)
* Ringi, Moringa Drink Product - Investor (2022 - 2024)
WHERE I ADD MOST VALUE
Businesses in transition that need clarity, structure, and stronger cash flow.
I work with established service or creative businesses with 5+ employees, consistent with $1M+ revenue, and a strong client base, where growth has introduced operational complexity. The founder has reached the limits of what got the business here and needs to step into a more strategic role.
Designed For International Scale
Africa | Middle East | Europe | US
$1M + In Revenue
Founder At Capacity
Work With Me
Three ways to engage
Operating Partner
For family offices and portfolio companies that need hands-on operational leadership. I step in to stabalise operations, strengthen cash flow, and build the systems required for scale.
Fractional Operator/COO
For founders who need an experienced operator inside the business on a defined mandate. Focused on operational structure, financial control, and leadership development.
Strategic Advisory
For founders and leadership teams navigating transition, restructuring, or growth. Engaged at a strategic level to bring clarity, direction, and decision making support.
I respond to direct, specific enquiries from family offices, PE groups, business brokers, and founders with a real situation. If you have a business that needs an operator or you know someone who does, please get in touch to discuss further.
