John Mcclenaghan Email & Phone Number

Princes Risborough, England, United Kingdom

JEM is an investment & consultancy vehicle. It is proactively in search for an opportunity with the following guideline profile to invest in and take a management role if appropriate;• Small, probably £50k - £200sales• Young, probably less than 2 years old• (A geniune retirement business opportuntity could also be of interest)• Ambitious, self starting principals who would benefit from an “old head” alongside them,• Possibly succession or trade sale planning /… Show more JEM is an investment & consultancy vehicle. It is proactively in search for an opportunity with the following guideline profile to invest in and take a management role if appropriate;• Small, probably £50k - £200sales• Young, probably less than 2 years old• (A geniune retirement business opportuntity could also be of interest)• Ambitious, self starting principals who would benefit from an “old head” alongside them,• Possibly succession or trade sale planning / execution• Proven concept with realistic ambitions• First round investment only, no previous debt or equity finance• Location not important but preferably in the home counties• Where one of the following skills would make a real impact; sales, distribution, import, invention, mail order, light manufacturing, general business management• Where investment of up to £200k will make a real difference• Clear path to exit Show less

Bicester

Following the acquisition of Principal by Morley's I stayed on as their buying director whilst also being key in integrating the businesses. Whilst there I was a key member of the management team that grew sales to over £14m, and negotiated new ranges from suppliers with better margins & enhanced terms whilst strengthening supplier relationships.

Bicester

Set up of a new business, a specialist B2B supplier of furniture to education, public sector and leisure/events, rapidly grew sales to £3m+ with an operating profit in excess of £1m