About Elizabeth

I’m Elizabeth Daykin, an operations and strategy leader with over 10 years of experience helping organizations grow, adapt, and thrive. My career has taken me from research and analytics to executive leadership, including serving as COO of Cadeo, where I scaled the company eight-fold and led its successful acquisition.

What I’ve learned along the way is simple: vision alone doesn’t build successful organizations - execution does. My strength lies in turning vision into reality by designing and implementing the systems, teams, and structures that allow organizations to grow with clarity and confidence.

What I bring

  • Scaling Expertise: Hands-on experience building the operational backbone of a fast-growing firm, including finance, HR, IT, and compliance.

  • Integration Leadership: Guided a full post-acquisition integration, aligning processes and systems across two companies.

  • Cross-Sector Perspective: Nearly two decades working with public agencies, private firms, and nonprofits, giving me insight into both mission-driven and business-focused priorities.

  • Collaborative Approach: Known for steady leadership, empathetic communication, and a knack for bringing clarity in complex situations.

Why I Do This Work

I’m especially passionate about working with small companies (10 to 20 people) ready to scale and with larger organizations launching bold, start-up-like initiatives. These are moments when structure and strategy make all the difference. My goal is to build the systems and partnerships organizations need to focus on impact and growth.