Experienced chair, CRO, turnaround director

Over 23 years helping companies and creditors through times of stress

Personal Statement

I help stressed and distressed businesses navigate what are often complex and unique challenges, and get on a path to sustainable recovery.

No two turnarounds are alike, but invariably the leadership team is struggling to take the decisive action needed to restore calm. A good starting point is to focus on the decision-making process, and particularly the quality of input information and related analysis. Another tool is to try to identify clearly what ‘great’ would look like, and try to identify the major levers and bridges.

Experience covers a broad range of sectors, including: technology, electronic engineering, professional services, telecoms, staffing, manufacturing and logistics.

Value-creation is a key part of everything, and in 6 out of 7 situations I’ve led as chair or lead investor we’ve significantly (2x-13x) boosted valuation. And in all situations we’ve improved the quality of the product/service.

On a cumulative basis, the turnarounds I’ve led have added over £1 billion of shareholder value.

Career Highlights

Demonstrable track record in each of four different ‘careers’ of:

  • Advisor

    Top appraisal as debt/restructuring advisor at Rothschild

  • Investor

    30% annualised returns as distressed investor at Alcentra

  • Turnaround chair/CRO

    £1bn value-created from position of chair or lead investor across 7 situations

  • Company founder

    8-figure value creation / I know the challenges of management!

Professional Accreditations