Ian Yeo – Former CEO Operance (Acquired) | PropTech Executive

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By the Numbers

Proven track record of building and scaling technology companies

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Revenue Growth (£82K-£472K)

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Paying Customers

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LTV:CAC Ratio

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Years Experience

Leadership Journey

Building innovative solutions and leading transformational growth

CEO & Co‑Founder – Operance

2016 – 2025 (Acquired)

Built and scaled AI-powered PropTech platform from concept to acquisition. Achieved 470% revenue growth, secured 115 revenue customers (50% of top 10 UK contractors), and pioneered first-to-market generative AI for building‑information management.

BIM & Design Manager – Sewell Construction

2011 – 2016

Led digital transformation initiatives for top-tier construction firm. Managed £100M+ in project designs, implemented BIM processes, and drove innovation across multiple sectors.

Regional Design & Build Manager – Allenbuild

2002 – 2011

Managed design and planning departments across North East and Midlands regions. Delivered complex projects including £42M Kirklees College and £25M Malet Lambert School.

Expertise & Capabilities

Deep technical knowledge combined with strategic business acumen

CEO Leadership AI & Machine Learning PropTech Innovation SaaS Scaling M&A Experience Enterprise Sales Building Information Management Python TypeScript Cloud Architecture Team Building Strategic Planning Fundraising Digital Transformation Construction Technology

CEO Executive Brief

Comprehensive portfolio showcasing proven results and strategic vision

Strategic Leadership Portfolio

Detailed analysis of transformational leadership achievements, including the successful scaling and acquisition of Operance by Zutec (BuildData Group) in January 2025, AI innovation strategies, and measurable business impacts across 25+ years in construction technology leadership.

470% Revenue Growth

115 Paying Customers

280% Team Scaling

5.9x LTV:CAC Ratio

Report Contents Include:

Operance Leadership Story: Challenge to Successful Exit
AI-Powered PropTech Innovation & Market Leadership
Strategic Acquisition Process & Value Creation
Team Leadership & Rapid Scaling (5 to 19 employees)
SaaS Transformation & Financial Performance
Future Opportunities & Target Role Analysis

Executive Leadership Portfolio

Ian Yeo • Founder & Former CEO of Operance (Acquired)

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Executive Summary

Key Achievements

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Technology Stack

Core technologies and platforms driving innovation

Python

TypeScript

React

Flutter

AWS

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Docker

BIM

PropTech

Education & Certifications

Academic achievements and professional accreditations

Loughborough University

BEng Honors Degree Civil Engineering

Institution of Civil Engineers

Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng MICE)

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