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Meet the Partners

Meet the individuals that drive strategic growth for owner-managed, SMEs, and family-owned businesses in the region using their multi-disciplinary expertise.

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Paul Donnelly

With decades of experience, Paul Donnelly is a seasoned business strategist with expertise in strategic growth initiatives and enterprise scaling. He excels in developing and implementing functional operating plans that drive sustainable success. Paul's holistic approach ensures that organisations not only envision their future but also achieve their long-term objectives. His innovative strategies and operational insights consistently empower startups and SMEs to reach new heights of performance and profitability.

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Steve Drake

Steve Drake is a veteran advisor specialising in strategy development, transformation, governance and controls, inorganic growth, and value realisation. He excels in guiding clients through complex changes, ensuring robust governance, and maximising value from acquisitions and other growth initiatives. Steve's strategic insights and expertise consistently help organisations achieve their long-term goals and drive sustainable success.

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Stephen Watson

Stephen Watson is an expert advisor specialising in accessing capital, financing projects, business valuation, and value realisation. He excels in helping clients secure funding, assess the worth of their enterprises, and maximise value from their ventures. Stephen's financial acumen and strategic insights consistently enable organisations to achieve their financial goals and drive sustainable success.

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Claire Duce

Claire Duce is a highly skilled advisor specialising in financial controls, corporate governance, organizational structuring, and risk mitigation. She excels in helping clients establish robust financial practices, ensure compliance, optimize their organizational frameworks, and mitigate risks. Claire's expertise and strategic insights consistently enable organizations to enhance their operational efficiency and achieve long-term stability.

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Sanjay Amar

Sanjay Amar is an expert specialist in strategy, financing, restructuring, transformation, M&A, turnarounds, operations, and risk management. He excels in guiding clients through complex financial landscapes, organisational changes, and strategic growth initiatives. Sanjay's expertise and strategic insights consistently enable organisations to navigate challenges, optimise operations, and achieve sustainable success.

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Alan MacLean

Alan MacLean is an accomplished adviser specialising in operational management, strategic growth strategies, functional planning, organisational restructuring, and ESG guidance. He excels in helping clients optimise their operations, plan strategically, and navigate restructuring processes. Alan's expertise and insights consistently empower organisations to enhance their performance, achieve their growth objectives, and adhere to ESG standards.

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Houssine Belrhiti

Houssine Belrhiti is a specialist in driving innovation, revenue growth, and productivity savings for clients. With a focus on supply chain and operational excellence, he facilitates transformative changes that lead to tangible results. Houssine's expertise extends to orchestrating successful new product launches, furthering his clients' market presence and profitability. Through his strategic approach, he consistently helps organisations achieve sustainable growth and operational efficiency.

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Lyritia Potgieter

Lyritia Potgieter is an expert in providing strategic business growth and scaling guidance to clients. With a focus on C-level engagement, market and channel strategy, and team leadership, she excels in driving organisational expansion and success. Lyritia's strategic insights and leadership skills empower teams to achieve their goals and navigate complex business landscapes effectively. Through her guidance, she consistently helps clients realise their growth potential and attain sustainable success.

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Adrian Lee

Adrian Lee is a specialist in supporting clients with franchising, brand development, growth strategies, turnarounds, and operational transformation. With a focus on leveraging franchising models and strategic branding, he guides businesses towards sustainable growth and market expansion. Adrian's expertise in operational transformation and turnaround strategies enables organisations to overcome challenges and achieve profitability. Through his tailored approach, he consistently empowers clients to thrive in competitive markets and realise their full potential.

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