SME/Scale-Up Board Advisory, Executive Hiring and Commercial Consultancy
Hi, I'm Joe. Here's my LinkedIn Profile.
I’m an accomplished leader and advisor with particular strengths in creating strategic solutions, identifying and closing high value business opportunities, and understanding people and group dynamics.I trained as a Chartered Accountant with deal exposure. I’ve worked company-side as a Managing director, Management Consultant and Board Advisor. And I’ve worked deal-side as a start-up investor and an Executive Search Partner with a focus on transaction events.
Business Advisory and Executive Search
I work with SME's and scale-ups as an advisor or part of the leadership team across:
Strategy and Leadership
Business strategy / capital allocation / talent identification
Commercial
Business Development / consultative sales / relationship management / deal research and qualification / financial intelligence
How I Can Help You
Board Advisor to challenge and support business strategy, capital and talent allocation
Operate as a part of the executive team
Define and deliver executive hires
Support with acquisition research and negotiation
Support with business development and closing big pitches
I have a strong network of investors, consultants and freelancers to support business goals and project completion.You can see my experience on LinkedIn, or email me for a CV. You can see previous clients and a track record selection here.
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Track Record Selection
Leadership and Business Advisory
Equity Investment in Mo University Assistant and 7-figure sale to UCAS media
Commercial Director at Helm Entrepreneurs Forum (TO £2m) - pivoting online during Covid and achieving record profits
Non-Executive Director at LMR Gear Tech (TO £2m) - fundraising, team structure, facilitating leadership change
Managing Director at Contacta Systems (TO £7m) - Delivering record sales and significantly growing shareholder value
Executive Search
CEO for £250m market cap AIM listed professional services group; prior to 9-figure exit
Board (CMO, COO) and Operating Board Hires (HRD, Engineering Director), deal and owner advisory, for £55m ee benefits company, prior to 9-figure PE backed MBO
2 x Non-Execs for fast growing Digital L&D Provider, prior to 8-figure EV fundraise
Chair for £9m E-Bikes startup, post funding, with exit plan in mind
Managing Director and Finance Director hires for fast-growing PSHE Edtech SME
Management team overhaul for a luxury furniture e-comm start-up, as part of a highly successful change plan. Hires included Managing Director, Operations Director, Marketing Director, E-commerce Manager, and Board Advisor
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