Board Advisory
Board Advisory & Strategic Consulting
Strategic guidance for leaders navigating growth, acquisition, or transformation. We combine sector expertise with commercial pragmatism.
Our Clients
We work with founder-led businesses at critical moments
Founder-Led Businesses
Scaling operators navigating growth, market positioning, and building sustainable commercial operations. Often at an inflection point where external perspective adds value.
PE-Backed Portfolio Companies
Post-acquisition integration, operational improvement, and growth strategy. We support integration directors and management teams through complex transitions.
Boards & Non-Execs
Governance-level strategic advice. Market analysis, competitive positioning, and board-level decision support on commercial direction.
Services
Strategic guidance on the challenges that matter
Commercial Strategy
Business model development, pricing strategy, go-to-market planning, and competitive positioning. We help you build a sustainable commercial engine.
- Business model review and development
- Pricing strategy and revenue model design
- Market positioning and competitive analysis
- Customer acquisition and retention strategy
Growth Planning
Strategic roadmaps for scaling operations, entering new markets, or expanding into new segments. We help translate ambition into executable plans.
- Growth opportunity assessment
- Market expansion and new segment strategy
- Operational scaling roadmaps
- Investment planning and capital strategy
M&A Advisory
Support on acquisitions, divestments, and partnership evaluations. From due diligence through integration, we guide you through complex deals.
- Acquisition opportunity assessment
- Due diligence support
- Integration planning and execution
- Divestment and partnership evaluation
Market Intelligence
Intelligence on sector trends, competitor activity, funding patterns, and leadership moves. We keep you ahead of market signals.
- Sector trend analysis
- Competitive intelligence
- Funding and investment patterns
- Leadership movement tracking
Board & Governance
Board-level strategic guidance on corporate governance, risk management, and succession planning. We provide both expertise and outside perspective.
- Governance and compliance strategy
- Board effectiveness and composition
- Risk management and mitigation
- Succession and talent planning
Operational Improvement
Post-acquisition integration, process optimisation, and operational efficiency. We help PE firms and buyers unlock value from acquisitions.
- Integration planning and delivery
- Process and operational optimisation
- Cost management and efficiency
- Quality and compliance frameworks
Our Approach
Advisory that's practical and grounded
Sector Deep Expertise
We've spent 15+ years in education recruitment and advisory. We know the sector's dynamics, constraints, and opportunities in detail.
Relationship Intelligence
Our network isn't just a list - it's a source of real market signals. We hear what's actually happening, not what companies say publicly.
Commercial Pragmatism
We don't deliver pie-in-the-sky strategy. Our recommendations are grounded in what's possible given your constraints, resources, and market realities.
Action-Oriented
Strategy that sits in a drawer isn't useful. We deliver actionable plans, help you sequence initiatives, and support execution where needed.
Engagement Models
Flexible advisory structures
Project-Based Advisory
Focused engagement on a specific challenge: acquisition assessment, integration planning, growth strategy, or market entry. Defined scope, timeline, and deliverables.
Retainer Advisory
Ongoing strategic partnership. Monthly or quarterly access to our expertise for business planning, market intelligence, and strategic decision support.
Sector Experience
Deep knowledge across education, training, and skills
Training Providers
Scaling operations, funding model optimisation, government relationship management, commercial diversification.
EdTech
Go-to-market strategy, school and college sales, international expansion, strategic partnerships with education institutions.
FE Colleges
Commercial diversification, operational efficiency, partnerships with providers and employers, funding model optimisation.
PE Portfolio
Post-acquisition integration, operational improvement, value creation, leadership team building, exit preparation.
Let's discuss your strategic challenges
Whether you're planning growth, navigating an acquisition, or evaluating market opportunities, let's talk about how we can add value.
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