Looking for a CEO to drive growth and lead your people to success? I specialise in transformative change and boosting profitability, to maximise your enterprise value. The result is rapid value creation through innovative processes, particularly in Private Equity-owned businesses. My track record of swift turnarounds and multiple private equity exits has delivered over £1.9 Billion of enterprise value growth.My leadership is hands-on with a focus on results, speed and empowering teams. Whether turning around failing businesses, scaling startups, restructuring corporates or enhancing efficiency across sectors like automotive, manufacturing and services; I thrive in fast-paced, challenging environments.My father repeatedly said ‘education is the key’ and instilled a strong work ethic in me, so I embrace continuous learning in our ever-changing world. From AI and tech to DE&I and risk management, I integrate workable solutions into business strategies to stay ahead of the curve and maintain competitive advantage.Over the last 20 years, my passion has been working with private equity-backed businesses across the UK and Europe. I support in the role of CEO, interim or fractional CEO, NED or consultant. I align with those who, like me, are driven by clear objectives, swift execution and financial performance.Private Equity EV Growth:Transformed European PE business, £95m exit value increase in 24 months.Strategic vision and tactical execution to unlock new markets. Balancing ‘big picture’ with ‘detailed eye’ gave me the ability to succeed.High Performance Leadership:Relocated 4,800 heads in unionised Global PLC, saving €100m in 12 months.Ego-free leadership puts people first, even when it’s bad news. It’s about listening and understanding from others’ perspectives - ‘leaders eat last’.Turnaround & Transformation: Ignited UK Division’s management, moved 15% loss to 5% profit in 10 months.Fast and effective performance improvement from new business models, common goals, improved customer relations, people development and stronger systems.Business Development:Built UK SME sales pipeline from scratch, added £70m (+140%) to PE investor returns.Clear focus on growth and outstanding financial results, repositioning the business ready for sale. Corporate Restructure:Rescued 20,000 jobs in a Global Public Company, reversed €222m loss to break-even.Business-wide focus on profit with open-minded problem-solving. Tactical and creative thinking was applied to expand solutions beyond financial management alone.paul@autusmanagement.com