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I specialise in getting founders exit ready by using my 30 years board experience to transform businesses to maximise their strategic direction. My expertise lies in driving exponential growth, bridging strategic gaps & advising my clients to a smooth and successful exit; for all parties: the founder, the organisation & the new shareholders.💡 Are you a founder looking at exit options for your business?➡️ Do you know what buyers look for?➡️ How would a potential buyer value your business?➡️ Do you have succession plans?➡️ Do you understand the strategic gaps?➡️ Is your business attractive to potential buyers?I can help you to answer these questions as you start the process of becoming acquisition-ready.My consultancy specialises in:✅ Exit Strategy & Business Optimisation✅ M&A Preparation & Execution✅ Strategic Growth & Transformation✅ Employee Engagement & Leadership✅ Customer Service Excellence✅ Carbon Reduction Strategy✅ Social Value✅ Sustainability✅ Change Management✅ Pre Acquisition Transformation✅ Post Acquisition Integration✅ Strategic Contract Mobilisation✅ Navigating complex stakeholder relationshipsMy approach is centred around delivering exceptional customer service. It's the best way to drive sustainable profitable growth. My philosophy combined with empathetic leadership & fostering a collaborative culture has led to my success.My hands-on style means that I become part of your team to see all the nuts and bolts, the strategic mission & growth potential.My career has seen me pivot from engineering at the Coal Face, mastering sales to Board Level leadership.My own experience of growing a business then exiting via trade sale to a subsidiary of a FTSE 100 PLC taught me many lessons. I excel at pre-acquisition due diligence & post acquisition business integrations. I've worked with Venture Capitalists and my lived experience helps create the best outcomes for my clients.My expertise ensures that my clients are in the best shape possible to start negotiations.Outside work my focus is my family & I’m an avid long-distance cyclist. Other highlights :FT Non-Executive Director training – (FTNED) Fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Marketing for B2B expertise in servicesYoungest Regional Sales Manager (GEC subsidiary)Appointed MD aged 30. I’m a pioneer in employee welfare & introduced the first non-contributory pension scheme for Hard FM sector in 1995. If you’d like to find out more about how we can work together send me a DM to book in a no obligation call.

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