About Me

Oli began life as a professional golfer at the prestigious Coombe Hill Golf Club in Surrey before discovering recruitment where he served 11 years with a well-known competitor where he was consistently recognised as one of the business’s top performers. Oli forged his career in London, developing a reputation for his expertise and the depth of his long-term relationships across the Media, Publishing and Leisure sectors. Oli heads up practice in the North working with an exceptional network of senior finance talent at the CFO and Director levels across all sectors including both a wide range of SME and multi-national business.

As many of his long term contacts will attest, Oli has mastered the art of integrating his passion for golf with his passion for networking. When not in the office, on the golf course, or in a city restaurant, Oli can be found at home embracing the joys of parenthood with partner Sasha and children Esme and Reggie.

Recent Assignments filled:
Retail | CFO | Leeds

  • Brief: Owner managed, on-line retailer. Having gone through a period of significant change, the board required a CFO to improve the processes and controls environment, enter into new trading markets, drive EBITDA and improve the businesses over all operational efficiencies.   
  • Successful profile: Retail and ecommerce specialist with a proven track record of driving profitability, contract negotiations and first class stakeholder management.  

Manufacturing | Finance Director | Manchester

  • Brief: One of the Norths most established manufacturers had recently received PE investment and required an established, exit heavy FD to drive growth, professionalise the finance function and take the businesses through a successful exit. 
  • Successful profile: Seasoned PE CFO with extensive exit experience and a track record of value creation.

Tech Consultancy | Group CFO | West Yorkshire

  • Brief: High growth Tech business required a group CFO to gear the business up for a sale.
  • Successful profile: Seasoned CFO with experience of IPO readiness, PE sale processes and through understanding of consulting led tech businesses.