Ops LEAD

Elrick V

The agile COO translating vision into execution, capable of structuring and leading teams of 100+.

" Vision is nothing without execution. I build the engine that drives the dream forward. "

About Elrick V

Member type

Core operator

Expertise domain

Operations, Sales

SUMMARY

With a versatile background spanning Business Development, HR, and Customer Success (Eotim, MoveWORK), Elrick acts as innovacore’s operational backbone. He specializes in structuring complex teams and executing expansion strategies, particularly in Portugal and Europe.

DESCRIPTION

Elrick is the definition of operational agility. A true chameleon, he adapts to any ecosystem—Sales, Support, or HR—to structure chaos into efficiency. He is the “perfect COO,” capable of leading teams of over 100 people with military precision and human empathy. He doesn’t just manage; he translates the founder’s vision into concrete operational reality. Whether scaling a sales force or structuring customer care, he ensures the machine runs without friction.

Bio

Elrick’s career is a masterclass in versatility. From leading commercial divisions at Kpark to navigating international recruitment with Eotim and Aeroconseil, he has seen every side of the business. He co-founded Portugal Implantation, proving his entrepreneurial drive. His journey through the UK, Netherlands, and Portugal gave him the cultural fluency to manage diverse, large-scale teams. He is the bridge between strategy and the people who execute it.

Ambition

At innovacore, Elrick aims to be the architect of scalability. His goal is to build operational structures that can withstand hyper-growth. He wants to prove that a team of 100+ can be as agile as a startup if the processes are human-centric and robust. He seeks to eliminate “operational debt,” ensuring that as innovacore’s clients grow, their internal organization evolves seamlessly to support that weight.

Vision

Elrick views a company as a living organism, not a spreadsheet. He believes that “silos” are the enemy of speed. His vision is a fluid organization where Sales speaks the language of Support, and HR fuels both. He foresees a future where the “COO” role is about rapid adaptation—being able to switch gears instantly without breaking the transmission. For Elrick, agility is not a method; it is a survival skill.

Mission

His mission is to download the strategic vision and upload it into the daily operations of the team. Elrick intervenes to align processes, resolve human friction, and optimize workflows. Whether managing a crisis or planning a recruitment drive, he ensures that the “How” always serves the “Why.” He is the one who makes sure that when the order is given, the ship actually turns.