Our Team
Meet our team, dedicated to transforming businesses by combining deep industry knowledge with hands-on experience across diverse sectors. As a flexible and agile team of independent consultants, we work together with valued clients on a project-by-project basis, providing tailored support and development opportunities. We apply only the skills needed to deliver impactful solutions that make a real difference.
Saj Akbar
Managing Director
Saj Akbar transforms businesses with deep insights from global consulting experience.
With over 20 years of experience in recruitment and executive search, Saj brings a unique blend of strategic insight and people-focused expertise to the team. As an accredited coach and NLP practitioner, she combines her deep understanding of human behavior with her experience to help businesses build high-performing teams and efficient organisational structures. Saj is passionate about unlocking the potential of individuals and teams, working closely with businesses to create environments that foster productivity, collaboration, and growth.
Get access to senior consultants with 20+ years of experience leading successful businesses.
Our senior consultants average 20 years of hands-on leadership experience, delivering measurable results through tailored solutions rather than generic frameworks.
Our Team
We have different experts for different services
Keith McCabe
Procurement Consultant
Proven track record across industries including FMCG, Construction, Healthcare, and Pharma. Known for creatively solving commercial challenges, reducing risks, enhancing efficiencies, and building strong supplier relationships to drive value.
Karen Lowe
Fractional CFO and NED
Expert in supporting start-ups and early-stage growth companies. Blends experience across finance, corporate governance, risk management, compliance, and internal controls to deliver strategic guidance to, and help businesses scale, guiding C-suite leaders to achieve their potential.
Alison Driver
HR Consultant
Specialises in employee relations and workplace investigations; has conducted over 60 employee-related investigations, including disciplinary and grievance cases, and has served as an independent advisor, offering guidance and insight to expert panels.
Steve Burden
Operations and Logistics Management
Delivers transformative initiatives, including completing high-end manufacturing contracts, implementing transport compliance policies, enhancing margins, and leading strategic operational reviews to align risk and reward with customers and suppliers.
Maya Patel
Performance & Rewards Consultant
Develops motivation strategies and compensation structures aligned with business goals and market trends.
Paul Hulme
Board Advisory Specialist
Trusted advisor to organisation leaders supporting them in delivering change, improvement and transformation. Facilitates board member integration and enhances governance effectiveness through structured onboarding programs.
Lisa Chen
Change Management Lead
Implements organisational transformation initiatives with focus on employee engagement and cultural alignments
Mike Ledger
Talent Acquisition Lead
A trusted expert in delivering senior talent solutions. Specialising in both interim and permanent placements, he designs tailored recruitment campaigns to ensure organisations secure the right people at the right time.
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