Turnaround Results. Real Leadership. Real Fast.
I help businesses stabilise operations, generate cash, create team ownership, and build a great culture.
Meet Charles Barnard: Leadership in Action
Business is messy. It’s unpredictable, full of surprises—some pleasant, some not so much. I’m Charles Barnard, and for over three decades, I’ve been the calm in the chaos.
Whether it’s guiding a bottler through civil unrest in the Sudan, navigating a plastic piping manufacturer through organised crime in South Africa, or helping a business claw its way back from financial freefall during the GFC in Perth—I’ve seen it all, and led through it.
Now, I work with businesses that need results fast—as an Interim General Manager or COO, focusing on turnarounds, operational leadership, and building teams that take ownership.
What I Do Now
I step into businesses that need hands-on leadership—whether it’s stabilising operations, restoring profitability, or prepping for growth. As an Interim or Fractional GM or COO, I don’t just consult—I lead, implement, and deliver.
If your business needs turnaround thinking, real-world leadership, and a culture of ownership, let’s talk.