Kroll is the global leading independent provider of risk and financial advisory solutions with 6,500 colleagues in 30 countries. The UK Advisory team has over 160 colleagues based in London, Birmingham and Manchester, supporting businesses throughout the UK..* UK Head of Strategy and Sales delivering record results in 2022 and 2023* Working with stressed and distressed businesses across the North typically with revenue of £5-100M* Sectors include hospitality, leisure, construction, manufacturing, technology, professional services, retail and residential care* Supporting management with the development & implementation of their turnaround plan* Leading negotiations with key stakeholders including lenders, investors and HMRC* Career advisor and mentor to senior members of the team

The IFT is recognised as the leading organisation in turnaround in the UK by all major lenders, private equity and advisors. There are 160 accredited members of which 20 have been elected as Fellows.* Accredited Fellow of the Institute recognising my extensive experience in helping management teams understand their options and then assisting in the implementation of the turnaround plan* Chair of the IFT for the North West leading a board of independent advisors and senior professionals operating in the space turnaround* Served as a NED on the national board from 2017 to 2023

* Coaching SME's via the NWDA High Growth Programme.* Providing independent funding advice and support to Companies on the High Growth Programme.

* Recruited to build a new business from scratch in the North following the creation of HBOS* Built and led a team of 40 professionals dealing with Corporate mid-market businesses across the North of England* Supported the team and clients in initial deal structuring and ongoing relationship management* Delivered significant growth resulting in the team being recognised as No.1 in the UK* Successfully supported clients and colleagues through the challenges of the 2008 financial crisis

* Various leadership, relationship, and business development roles* Working with and supporting corporate clients across the North West as a trusted advisor* Performance managing a team of relationship managers