Steve Broughton

Skilled CEO, Chairman and non-executive director over 20 years with a deep understanding of how businesses are built, scaled and sold.

Highly skilled in growing sales, experienced in managing teams including overseeing and directing the wider business sales function. Adaptable to dynamic market shifts and how these can be maximised to a positive outcome.

Real world experience of operating a business in wider economic downturns, for example the Financial crash of 2009 and the 2020 COVID pandemic. Able to work through solutions and make hard decisions if the circumstances require.

A leader who can forge connections with the most junior employee to c-suite level by tuning into their needs and listening without judgement to their challenges and desires.

A track record of fostering staff loyalty, driving up morale and creating a 'one company' vision which improves operational delivery, customer service and client loyalty.

Very familiar with companies financials, P&L, balance sheet and dealing with banks and financial institutions to negotiate the best facilities for the companies funding needs. As a private investor has a track record of being actively involved in fund raising.

Comprehensive understanding of the mergers and acquisition process, gained through practical experience, including operational integration, brand management and cultural alignment.

Focussed on bringing people along the journey, finding the best route achieve successful outcomes whilst having strong listening skills to help develop a broad consensus among shareholders and the management team in delivering the companies objectives.

Named one of the UK's top 32 serial founders in Business Leader magazine in 2023.