Rodney Sharples — CEO
Global COO and full-spectrum operator who leads transformation by aligning people, process, and platforms. Known for building systems that scale without breaking the humans who power them, enabling sustainable growth in complex, fast-moving environments. Proven operational leader across retail, technology, marketing, and mechanical & building services—from startups to Fortune 50 companies. Led multi-billion-dollar operations, scaled global teams across five continents, standardized fragmented systems, and rapidly simplified complexity into repeatable execution rhythm. People-first, performance-driven leader frequently engaged in interim and advisory roles to stabilize operations, establish operating rhythm, and prepare organizations for their next phase of leadership. Core Competencies Enterprise Transformation & Scale, Operational Strategy & Execution, M&A Integration & PE Value Creation, Global Systems & Process Standardization, Organizational Design & Leadership Development, Regulatory & Compliance Governance, KPI Development & Data-Driven Decisioning, Turning Complexity Into Clarity & Momentum
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned executive in operational leadership across diverse industries including technology, marketing, and retail.
Location: Charlotte, United States
Experience: 30 yrs 7 mos
Skills
- Business Transformation
- Strategic Execution
- Operational Strategy
- P&l Management
- People Development
- Private Equity Readiness
- Operational Efficiency
- Turn Around Management
- Digital Transformation
- Corporate Governance
- Process Improvement
- Global Operations
- Kpi Development
- Scaling Operations
- International Business Development
Career Highlights
- Led multi-billion-dollar operations across five continents.
- Transformed organizations for sustainable growth and performance.
- Expert in aligning people, processes, and platforms.
Work Experience
The Eikon Group
Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder (6 yrs 1 mo)
Benson Integrated Marketing Solutions
Chief Experience Officer (1 yr 3 mos)
Adrenaline Agency
Chief Operating Officer (1 yr)
MaxMedia
Vice President, Operations & Technology (7 mos)
WebMD Health Corp.
Vice President, Operations & Revenue Delivery (2 yrs 4 mos)
RELX Group
Senior Director Operations & Business Improvement (2 yrs)
Senior Director, Technology and Quality Assurance (4 yrs)
Director, Project Management Office (2 yrs)
Verint-Systems
Manager Global Implementation Program Office (1 yr 9 mos)
The Home Depot
Manager, International Store Operations (10 yrs)
Education
at Rutgers University