Business Growth Specialists

Following a career in banking and insurance at a senior level David started his first business in 1996 before setting up an IFA business which grew from start up to £18m turnover in 3 ½ years. When exiting that business David lived in Barbados for a period of time helping two local businesses grow, one of which he helped a local businessman sell his business to a Jamaican company for $10m.

Over the past 22 years David has worked in a Chair, Board Adviser and Non-Exec capacity with dozens of companies with a focus on high growth and in many cases the sale of his client’s company.

David was a founder of The Leadership Team in 2014 which specialises in supporting education and training providers which he sold in 2025. David founded Clarendon Square Advisory Ltd in 2019 which supports medium sized SME businesses with growth/exit. As part of this David works with a number of companies in a Board Adviser/Non-Exec capacity.

Dermot is current CEO of Power For Planet, an organisation that focuses on the realisation of power derived from non-recyclable waste, supported by other renewable sources.

As a highly experience and dynamic business leader Dermot is now available to support our fast growing clients, not only with ESG and Sustainability issues but also with his specialist areas of expertise which include General Management (strategy, culture, team development, mentoring), Technology and leading Sales & Marketing activities.

Rebecca joined the group in 2021 with The Leadership Team as Marketing and Engagement Advisor and now works across the group providing marketing and event solutions.

David has significant experience within the public and private sector. He has worked at a senior level within a sector skills council and commercially has vast experience within the training and education sector.

He has been with The Leadership Team since 2015 and was formerly Director of Mergers and Acquisitions until his retirement as a Director in February 2021. David now works on special client projects on a part time basis.

Alex has worked with The Leadership Team Group since 2015, provide admin support and research across the group. Alex has become a specialist in Hubspot, Really Simple Systems and is our go-to for IT support