Our Mentors

A well connected, commercial and energetic hospitality and property professional with over 17 years' experience of entrepreneurship and business leadership in a multi-brand environment.

I am a business adviser with decades of experience, including Board Directorships of 2 large companies turning over just under £100M and employing about 1000 staff. I was Service Director for 18 years (heading up Service and Maintenance, Facilities, ICT, H&S, Compliance, Quality, Tendering and Finance) and then Commercial Director for 2 years (heading up Contracts, Finance, Client journey, ICT, Health and Safety, Compliance, Quality, Tendering and mobilisations). Before that, I traded with the Middle East for 20 years.

After turning freelance in 2020, I worked for a number of the subsidiaries of the Sureserve Group, primarily K&T Heating (£55M turnover), Aaron Services, Sureserve Fire and Electrical. I then turned around Precision Lifts (£14.5M subsidiary of Sureserve), for sale to a Chinese Conglomerate. That assignment was completed in September 2023, after which I became fully independent, taking on only smaller businesses. I have been doing that ever since.

I have spent my career in big-business. Even after becoming freelance in 2020, I continued to support large companies with assignments ranging from mobilisation of a social housing contract of 24,000 properties (achieved in 3-months), to tendering for Gas, Electrical, Fire and Construction contracts, and rescue of the failing Lift Company (above) for subsequent sale to a Chinese Group. For that assignment, I lived for 7 months in Basildon. These assignments were immensely challenging and also very well-paid, but my real passion is helping others, particularly small or even micro-companies, husband and wife teams and startups. It gives me enormous satisfaction to use my extensive experience and the skills I have learned over the years to provide hands-on support, so my clients won’t make the common mistakes that drive so many to failure. I also work with the people to reduce their stress and give them somebody they can call 24/7/365/366.

Nigel is innovative, dynamic and highly experienced businessman with a proven ability to identify and capitalise on business opportunities.

From an initial role within a scientific environment where I developed research and analytical skills, my career evolved with an opportunity to create and develop a Training Department within a highly unionised continuous production environment.

RpM international Is a specialist consultancy and mentoring company with extensive international and UK management experience within the Automotive - Material Handling - Rail - Industrial - Marine and Airport Ground Support Equipment Markets with over 60 years plus business experience we are able to support your company in todays challenging market place.

An accomplished Managing Director, CEO and Non-Executive Director operating at Board level and successfully driving growth and profitability.

I have run several small businesses, Selva Business and Life coaching being my current enterprise.

No more stressing about how to solve a problem or break down barriers. Name your challenge and Ruth Lloyd-Williams will find your solution.

I am the founder of SavvySally, a business management and operations consultancy supporting start-ups and small businesses across Wales and the North West. I specialise in helping new and early-stage business owners build strong foundations, put simple systems in place, and gain clarity and confidence in how they run their business.
My background spans office management, project coordination, bookkeeping, CRM setup, tender and bid support, and day-to-day operational management. I have worked with a wide range of organisations, including structural engineering consultancies, energy and environmental specialists, community interest companies, and service-based SMEs. Much of my work involves acting as a trusted right-hand support to founders who are navigating the early stages of business while balancing delivery, admin, finances, and growth.
I am PRINCE2 Foundation qualified, and I will be completing PRINCE2 Practitioner, giving me a strong grounding in structured project management, planning, risk awareness, and clear communication. I am experienced in setting up and simplifying systems using tools such as HubSpot, ClickUp, MailerLite, Excel, and Google Workspace, always focusing on what is appropriate and manageable for a start-up rather than overcomplicating things.
My core strengths lie in organisation, problem-solving, and translating complex or overwhelming business challenges into clear, achievable actions. I am particularly skilled at helping start-ups understand their finances, organise their workload, prioritise effectively, and build processes that support sustainable growth from the outset.
As a mentor, I offer a calm, approachable, and non-judgmental style. Having personally benefited from Business Wales mentoring myself, I understand the challenges faced by new business owners and focus on building practical skills, confidence, and clarity, empowering mentees to make informed decisions and move forward with confidence.

Sally is a recognised business mentor who provides a fresh approach to personal transformation and business excellence.