Jeremy has spent over 20 years operating at senior Board level. A qualified Chartered Accountant by background, he has operated as a Managing Director with a £65million turnover motor franchise. Since 1995, he has worked as a strategy advisor with a wide variety of businesses. He is also the Managing Director of SPS with full responsibility for its rapid growth and development.

Having worked in a licensed franchise environment, he now provides a sounding board for Company Directors using information as the catalyst for boardroom activity. He has particular expertise and experience in developing business and financial strategies in rapidly changing market environments.

Martyn is a Chartered Accountant. He has over 30 years of experience in industry and commerce, including over ten years in consultancy. He has held a number of senior roles including Managing Director, General Manager and Finance Director.

He has very high expertise in strategy development and implementation and all matters relating to financial strategy and planning - whether mergers and acquisitions, divestments or turnarounds.

Ian has operated at a senior management level for more than 25 years. He is an experienced business Director who has led an international division of a UK plc and also has worked in a senior role for a large global American corporation.

He has a degree in Finance and Accounting and is a qualified Chartered Accountant.
As a Managing Director he had full P& L responsibility and extensive experience of strategic, operational and financial issues,with expertise in finance, sales, marketing, operations and people management.

Keith is a businessman who has operated at senior board level in both sales and marketing and general management roles with major organisations including GKN and the Owens Corning Corporation. Keith has specialised in leading businesses through periods of change and performance improvement.

Keith specialises in providing practical sales, marketing and general management support to businesses of all sizes from pre-trading and new ventures through all stages of their business life cycle. He is a practised Non-Executive Director, coach and Board mentor.

Over the past 12 years, Murray's career has spanned telecommunications, oil and gas and shipping industries holding Managing Director and Board level positions. Internationally experienced with blue chip and small companies, his career roles include: program management, business development, marketing, sales, commercial and joint ventures.

Murray combines strategic outlook with market and operational understanding. He has an outstanding record delivering business improvement with strategic and tactical responsibility for most business change scenarios including business growth, takeovers, company sales and joint ventures.

Peter has over 36 years international experience in the information technology and telecommunications industry. He has held regional President and Vice-President positions, for Europe, South America and a number of global market sectors.

He is a structured planner - creative, an innovative thinker and a problem-solver. He has extensive experience and ability to identify and build direct and indirect sales channels. He has outstanding planning, execution and communication skills.

Bob is a Chartered Accountant having trained with Price Waterhouse, London. Prior to joining SPS in 2003, he was the Finance Director of Stena Line (UK) Ltd and Finance Director of Prism Rail PLC. He has extensive expertise and experience in all financial and strategic matters and wide experience of the ferry, transport and logistic industries.

He is a non-executive director and board mentor to owner-managed businesses. He has particular expertise in planning and implementing strategic development of businesses, chairing management board meetings, preparing business plans, developing financing strategies and advising on contractual matters.

A management accountant by background, Paul has worked as a Financial Controller with various subsidiaries of Public Companies in the UK engineering sector. He later joined a foreign-owned food packaging business as European Finance Director based in the UK and Spain and was instrumental in helping to improve the core turnover from £1m to £10m in less than five years.

Paul specialises in strategy development and implementation, finance and accounting, turnaround situations and grooming for sale and exit. He has very high expertise in mentoring and team building and has an enviable reputation for his work on succession planning.

Richard is an experienced leader both in blue chip and small and medium sized businesses across broad industry and market sectors. After ten years in high-level financial roles, he joined Reebok leading their change management strategy during a time of triple figure growth.

He has expertise in a number of areas including practical 'hands on' strategy development and implementation, change management, customer service management, project management and performance improvement.

James is a former Army Chief Executive (Major General) with a proven record in strategic planning, leadership and change management; his expertise covers concept development, innovative problem solving and he has wide experience of multi-national, multi-discipline training. He is an accomplished communicator, presenter and lecturer.

Through leadership development, he uses unique conceptual and innovative problem solving techniques to provide specialist motivation and inspirational methods for ensuring successful strategic and operational change.  He focuses on the use of strategic planning to give business owners both the route and relevant control mechanisms to enable tem to achieve their aspirations.

Mike has substantial experience in new business operations, franchising, supply chain management and human resources. He has a demonstrated ability to achieve sustainable business improvements. He has operated in the food industries, third party logistics, retail and franchising sectors at Board Level, and as business owner.

He is a specialist in strategic and operational change management on a business wide basis, with particular functional expertise in supply chain management and project leadership. He is highly experienced in developing effective franchising networks and developing franchising as a business expansion model.

Andrew qualified as an engineer, working in sales and marketing of automotive components. He then moved into general management with GEC, turning around two companies. Following a number of interim general management assignments, he joined Rolls-Royce where he led the sale of two businesses and the transfer of a third company into a strategic alliance.

Andrew is a problem solver, specialising in strategy development and implementation, product and market development and organisational and culture change, aimed at enhancing business value at ownership transfer.

Advising on the various stages within the business cycle, whether at inception, initial phases of growth, expansion, divestment of non-core activities or the eventual disposal of the business, Mike brings a wealth of commercial and tax experience to assist management.

Planning for tax is an important part of any strategic plan. Mike works with his clients to ensure that any tax issues are addressed early in the process and ensures that management knows how tax interacts with the remainder of the strategic plan.

Brian began as a research physicist but became interested in business and gained qualifications in accounting and finance. He has had over 25 years Board level experience in small and medium sized enterprises and has extensive experience of planning and innovation in many technology led businesses.

He has considerable expertise in business processes and IT systems development focused on high growth new ventures. Brian’s direct involvement as owner or Director of several start-ups has allowed him to develop a deep understanding of the commercial drivers of a business.

Andy’s long career shows a track record of progressive and varied contributions within UK food retailers culminating as Head of Finance on the operational Board. He has a rare blend of retail and financial expertise and a reputation for delivering customer-focused results.

He is technically competent and pragmatic with a talent for assembling and communicating financial data to varied audiences in refreshingly creative styles - proven to deliver understanding, action and value within an organisation.

Nick brings to his advisory work the experience of running and building businesses by top line focus and business productivity, including building growth by acquisitions and integration. He is an experienced and highly successful Director and manager who has built and managed substantial businesses in the UK, Europe and North America.

He has real and extensive experience in making businesses successful, from strategic intent through to sales development and developing people teams. He specialises in Director mentoring and is highly focused on achieving a business owner's expectations and goals.

An electronics engineer by background, Phil has spent many years in product management, marketing and sales, focusing on pan-European sales. He has worked for several companies, setting up and managing their sales structure in Europe through distribution and direct sales offices.

He specialises in international sales management, sales team development, marketing strategies and business plans to achieve the goals of the company, with a special interest in technology based products.

Ian has a strong track record of delivering major change projects in the most challenging of environments.

Over the last ten years he has:

* Built one of the UK's most successful e-commerce start up businesses as its CEO;
* Run major international and national consulting assignments as a Consultancy Partner in Deloitte;
* Expanded the consulting business of Capita plc as a Divisional Director.


He has conducted major financial negotiations for both private and public sector organisations, led large outsourcing deals, advised major corporates on strategic development and opening new markets, led major IT systems implementation and reviews and managed major restructuring and rationalisation programmes in the UK and Europe.

Graduate-qualified with a 'blue chip' background in Supply Chain Management and Operations within an FMCG Food manufacturing environment. This experience has been complemented with more recent management experience within an I.T. Software and Consultancy business unit. A turnaround business champion - demonstrated most recently as County Head for a European business unit.

Brian has board level experience in a range of manufacturing companies from major international businesses to small and medium sized private companies. He has considerable experience in the food industry, food related sectors and construction. He has run a business and business divisions.

A specialist in marketing, sales and business strategy, Brian also possesses a range of operations skills such as business restructuring, large-scale change management, large-scale project management and manufacturing efficiency improvement. He has significant international experience.

Having originally trained as a Chartered Accountant, Graeme subsequently graduated from the Tepper School of Management at Carnegie Mellon University, one of the top five business schools in the USA. He has over 40 years experience in industry and commerce, including over twelve years in consultancy in Europe and USA.

He has wide experience in strategy development and implementation, performance improvement, financial evaluation and due diligence, mergers and acquisitions and corporate turn around and crisis management. His experience has covered roles in UK, USA, Sub-Sahara Africa and several European Counties.

Paul has experience of the enterprise communications and building automation sectors in UK and international markets, including launching highly innovative technologies. He has a background with leading brands, including international and UK sales and marketing through both direct and indirect sales channels.

Paul specialises in strategic marketing, process and product lifecycle management in UK and international markets. He has very high expertise in marketing communications, branding, public relations and events. He is also a highly skilled mentor, coach and team developer.

Ian has over 20 years experience of marketing, sales and general management, operating at senior Board level within both large blue-chip corporates and the SME sector. He has proven practical experience of successfully supporting businesses through change and performance improvement.

A specialist in the strategic elements of marketing, sales and business development Ian's passion extends to continuous business improvement and team development. He successfully embeds cost reduction and process improvement techniques with strategic business change to unlock sustainable growth from his SME clients.

Roger is a senior executive with over 25 years board-level experience in financial, commercial and operational roles. He has had a substantial international career in managing hi-tech businesses ranging from divisions of blue-chip multinationals to small specialised start-up companies.

Supported by formal accounting and company secretarial qualifications, Roger specialises in board-level leadership and mentoring, particularly in the areas of financial management, corporate governance, change management, business improvement and technology commercialisation.

Mark has over 25 years of investment banking and asset management experience, advising and working with a wide range of businesses. With extensive hands on practice derived from running divisions of large and established investment banks, to roles as a Board-level manager of both boutique and niche investment companies, Mark has acted extensively in the mentor role. He has also worked on an extensive range of products from emerging South East Asia to US and UK equity markets.

As a business starter and builder, Mark brings a wealth of experience in how to set up and run new businesses; how to solve early occurring problems and the benefits of target setting. He includes a deep understanding of specific fundraising requirements and providing assistance in how to take advantage of opportunities offered by the City of London. Mark is also a seasoned public speaker with extensive media experience.

David has managed an international company selling technical solutions to blue-chip companies. With full financial and operational responsibility, he has managed sales, marketing, technical support, finance and administrative functions. He has strong analytical skills and has implemented business improvement programmes in complex environments.

His specialist skills include sales and marketing, technical operations, implementing process improvement strategies (Six Sigma), statistical analysis, business management and IT management.

A highly successful director within Lloyds TSB, covering strategy development, operations, and change management. John combines 20+ years' experience working alongside businesses with an MBA, enabling him to solve issues practically and inventively. John speaks both here and abroad on leadership, self-development, and personal efficacy.

John is a specialist in strategic planning, organisational learning, personal efficacy, leadership & team-work, change management - especially the people aspects, performance improvement, innovation & creative thinking, and banking relationships.

Claire is a qualified accountant with board level experience in various sectors with demonstrated ability in company sale negotiations, due diligence and integration. International expansion and UK tax implications plus R&D tax credits are included in her portfolio.

Stephen is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers and has 27 years of corporate sector experience with several of the world's foremost financial institutions. He has dealt with major international transactions in premier financial centres, involving board level decisions for quoted companies. A sharp business acumen and broad experience is combined to successfully operate his current Business Training Consultancy and Property Investment activities.

His particular focus is on Strategic Planning, Financial Structuring and Commercial Negotiations. He has practical experience in each of these areas, which is used in both consultancy assignments and in the delivery of business training programmes.

An experienced Marketing Director and Managing Director, Mark consults on change management, marketing and business development. He has particular expertise in Internet marketing, e-commerce and search engine optimisation and regularly writes and speaks on these topics in addition to his consulting work.

He is an expert in Internet marketing and e-commerce. He has detailed skills including web site design and development, email marketing, lists building, Internet advertising and search engine optimisation.

Iain is an experienced, entrepreneurial and successful businessman who has launched and grown a number of successful market leading businesses. A Chartered Accountant, he has extensive consulting and board level experience as Chairman, Chief Executive, Finance Director and Non-Executive Director.

His skills and experience cover marketing, sales, operations, people management, finance, alliances and partnerships, customer management, business risk analysis and business growth and expansion.

James has three decades of experience at director level of working with new ventures and high growth situations. His experience covers a very wide range of different products, services, industries and countries.

A research physicist by background, Keith is a successful Operations and Technology Director with 30 years experience in the public and private sectors. He has been particularly involved in the emergence and optimisation of high technology operations and has over 8 years Board level experience across an extensive international operational and customer base.

His specialist skills include project and product lifecycle management, strategic planning and improvement of company process. He has extensive experience of IP portfolio management including investment prioritisation and technology exploitation.

Following a successful career in marketing and advertising with companies like Rowntree Mackintosh and Young & Rubicam, Richard was one of the Founder Directors of Harry Ramsden's plc. During a 12-year period Harry Ramsden's grew from a single outlet into a worldwide brand with 70 restaurants in 7 countries before it's successful sale to Compass PLC in 1999. He is now an advisor and mentor to a wide range of businesses and co-author of the best selling business book 'Marketing Judo - building your business using brains not budget'. He has particular expertise in marketing strategy, brand building and helping ambitious companies achieve their full potential on limited resources.

John is a highly professional general manager with marketing, sales and general management experience gained in leading 'blue chip' companies. He has operated at Board level for 14 years with an excellent record of developing and implementing strategies to build profitable businesses and effect significant organisational change; he has significant board experience in the voluntary sector.

John has high expertise in strategy development and implementation underpinned by a strong focus on turnover and profit growth. His input is based on a successful track record working for a major multi national, smaller firms and new ventures. John is an experienced Board level adviser and mentor

Bob is qualified Engineer. He is an experienced Director who has set up and ran small businesses

As a Managing Director he had full P& L responsibility and extensive experience of business development and growth planning. Recent projects include Business Development, Change Management and Innovation Management with major multinationals including Siemens, ASDA Walmart and Novatis.

Bob expertise is in mentoring companies in Sales and Marketing, particularly to develop and align their Key Account, Channel Sales and New Product Development activities. He has set up and managed worldwide channel sales networks.

Bob also runs bespoke leadership training programs based on his extensive best practice experience. Modules range from writing a business startup / marketing plan to Key Account / Channel / Export Sales Management.

With over 20 years experience at Board level, Ian has been involved in operations, marketing, advertising and logistics as well as having full Managing Director experience. His industry experience includes retailing, franchising, information technology, sponsorship, bakery and hotel and catering industries.

Ian specialises in helping business owners build enthusiastic, dynamic energetic and practical holistic solutions to resolve the business issues, which hinder an organisation from optimising its growth and profitability.

Chris is a strategic planner and Board level facilitator with over 20 years of experience within the financial services industry. A highly regarded motivator and accredited business mentor, Chris's experience includes working successfully with a broad spectrum of owner-managed businesses.

He specialises in strategy development, business planning and implementation, coaching and mentoring organisational, operational and business development, financial control and funding consultancy with small and medium-sized owner-managed businesses

Tony is a Board level general management and marketing and sales professional, with extensive experience in major corporations such as Mars and Scottish and Newcastle Breweries. He has created a number of successful businesses in the services sector and currently advises small and medium sized businesses on successful business development.

He is highly creative thinker with the ability to develop and convert strategy into action. He has a strong focus on finding a company's unique strengths and using them to leverage more customers and more profitable sales.

Geoff is an experienced and skilled Company Director who has established, grown and run several businesses over the last 18 years. He is passionate about business development with a strong Sales & Marketing focus having originally cut his teeth in advertising sales for two National Newspapers.

He has firsthand knowledge of business planning, raising finance, developing internal teams (Sales & Operations) and then taking businesses to exit. This wealth of experience has fuelled his passion for helping other business owner's deal with a range of challenges they face on a daily basis. Geoff specialises in Business Finance & Funding, along with Sales & Marketing Strategy including Web Marketing, PPC and SEO.