Trevor Parker
Chair | Non-Executive Director | Interim Leader | Strategic CEO Advisor
I work with senior leadership teams and investors to bring clarity, pace, and execution discipline into businesses operating under pressure.
My background is as a former CEO who has led organisations through growth, crisis, restructuring, and recovery. I have grown a business from £5M to £150M, raised over £80M in capital, and worked across family-owned firms, PE-backed businesses, and complex stakeholder environments.
Much of my work now sits at the intersection of leadership, operations, and governance. I support boards, CEOs, and senior teams to translate intent into action, restore control where it has drifted, and create the conditions for sustained performance.
Experience that holds up under pressure
I have led businesses through periods of acute stress, including covenant pressure, operational underperformance, leadership overload, and rapid growth. I understand what it feels like when responsibility sits squarely with leadership and decisions carry real consequences.
When required, I step directly into executive roles as Interim CEO, CRO, or COO. In other situations, I work alongside leaders as a trusted operational and strategic partner, helping them think clearly, align their teams, and maintain execution focus.
The common thread in all engagements is practical judgement, discretion, and an unwavering focus on supporting the business rather than creating noise.
Track record
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Scaled a business from £5M to £150M through acquisition and organic growth
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Raised over £80M in growth and restructuring capital
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Restored double-digit margin improvement in PE-backed businesses
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Stabilised companies facing covenant stress and operational breakdown
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Worked constructively with management teams under pressure, preserving trust, alignment, and leadership continuity while performance issues were addressed
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Supported boards and management teams through turnaround, transition, and exit
How I work
I am not brought in to replace leadership or impose theory.
I work constructively alongside those accountable for the business, bringing independent perspective, operational insight, and hands-on support where it genuinely accelerates progress. Engagements adapt to what the situation requires and often evolve as clarity improves.
Each assignment is conducted with discretion, respect for leadership, and a clear focus on supporting the business rather than undermining it.
What clients say
“We have used Trevor on several occasions where we want to see results. He delivers in navigating difficult managerial issues and focuses the team on what really counts.”
Ian Currie
Founder and Managing Partner, Seneca Partners
Let’s Talk
If you’re leading a team at the pressure point, dealing with growing pains, investor pressure, or facing operational drift, I can help. I offer a 15-minute Call—no slides, no fluff, just straight talk.