Growing a business is hard. Scaling it efficiently in the high-stakes world of commodities trading? Even harder.

The volatility of markets, the complexity of supply chains, and the pressure of razor-thin margins make operational efficiency and risk management not just a goal—but a necessity.

Many companies struggle with bottlenecks, disjointed systems, and financial constraints that stall growth, erode profits, and leave potential untapped. Whether you're navigating a major acquisition, integrating new technology, or preparing for rapid expansion, you need more than just ambition—you need a proven strategy to scale without breaking what makes your business great.

That’s where COO Strategies comes in.

I’m Kevin P. Connell, CPA and I’ve spent my career turning operational chaos into high-performing, scalable businesses

Expansive in the commodities space, SaaS, AI, and CPG as well

Scaling Businesses

As COO and CFO of global Metals trading business, I transformed an aging, underperforming division into a multi-billion-dollar powerhouse. The challenge? Outdated systems, fragmented operations, limited support, and inefficient workflows that strangled growth. The solution? A complete operational and financial overhaul—one that increased gross margins by 4,000% and positioned long-term success.

This wasn’t theory or purely strategy — it was execution. We developed staff, strategically expanded, built new platforms, cut waste, and improved controls while restructuring the supply chain.

The result?

A business that scaled rapidly, efficiently, and sustainably, turning complexity into clarity.