Supporting High-Performance Management Teams

Since 2012

Hello, and thank you for visiting our website, I am Trevor Parker, Managing Partner of NorthCo, I am pleased to share our story with you.

At our heart lies a deep understanding of human motivation within operational environments. Since 2012, we have specialised in providing interim leadership at the CEO, CRO, or COO level, offering critical support to private equity, venture capital, family office, and asset-backed firms during pivotal phases of growth and transition.

Our journey began in 1992 when I transitioned from a Senior Royal Marine Commando to a leadership and performance coach for a large UK motor dealer group. My role was to integrate newly acquired businesses and revitalise divisions that had fallen below expectations. Through a mission-focused, people-oriented approach, I was able to significantly boost both morale and performance where others had struggled.

Over the years, I’ve led transformations across industries, managing stakeholder relationships and ensuring that strategic goals align with investor expectations and the needs of teams on the ground. My leadership spans growing a business from £15m to £150m, acquiring ten companies across twenty locations, and successfully divesting several businesses.

At NorthCo, we understand that carrying specialist support services on your payroll isn’t always optimal. That’s why we’ve developed a range of operational support services, offering a comprehensive approach to improving efficiency, managing transitions, and accelerating growth.

Our services include recruiting operational management, conducting in-depth operational reviews, evaluating cost structures, and specialising in contingency planning to help leadership teams navigate uncertainty. Additionally, we facilitate collaborative planning sessions to ensure strategies are aligned with your business goals.

We believe effective leadership is about more than just direction—it’s about collaboration, adaptability, and execution. Whether stabilising teams or laying the groundwork for long-term leadership, we bring clarity to complex situations, smoothing the path to value creation and long-term success.

Having worked across a diverse range of sectors, we are sector-agnostic and committed to delivering practical solutions that drive sustained success, regardless of the industry.

Our Expertise

We know what we are good at and “stick to the knitting”.

We Support High Performance Management Teams Through Innovative People Solutions.

We Fill Management and Executive Vacancies through Headhunting

NorthCo excels in headhunting top-tier talent for mid-senior level management and executive roles. Our strategic talent acquisition process specifically sources operationally capable individuals who drive performance and inspire their teams.

We Address Emergency Manpower Problems with Interim Solutions

We Identify Operational Improvement Opportunities & Facilitate Performance Improvement Sessions

We Accelerate Performance through Premium Executive Coaching Programmes

Our Mission

At NorthCo, we are dedicated to deliver “Premium Solutions for High-Performance Management Teams”.

We understand that when outsourcing, businesses need a partner who meets their high standards. We deliver premium solutions that align with the expectations of high-performing management teams, providing expertise and support to achieve goals without the costs of permanent resources. Our core services include management recruitment, interim leadership, operational review, professional facilitation, and executive coaching, all designed to bridge critical gaps, enhance productivity, and build operational stability.

We serve as a trusted partner for teams navigating complex transitions, ensuring they have the tailored guidance, resources, and stability needed to drive initiatives forward with confidence. Whether a stand-alone service or an integrated approach, we deliver cost-effective, impactful solutions that meet today’s challenges while building resilience for the future. By blending recruitment, leadership, consulting, and coaching expertise, NorthCo empowers businesses to advance effectively, address immediate needs, and lay the groundwork for long-term success. Our commitment is to foster high-performing environments that support both immediate objectives and sustainable growth.

Typical Client

Our work spans various industries and sectors, we do not necessarily have a typical client. Broadly, our clients are small to medium businesses employing between 50-500 people with a turnover from £5 – £75m.

What is typical is:

Our Clients are naturally positive about the future and believe they have a future bigger than the past.
Our clients are leaders within dynamic environments and lead from the front to enhance efficiency and productivity.
Our clients are business leaders who believe people make the difference.
Our clients are savvy HR professionals dedicated to supporting their business in driving performance improvement.
Our clients are motivated by challenges and driven by a desire to impact their teams positively and achieve operational goals.

A SELECTION OF CLIENTS WE HAVE WORKED WITH

Client

Testimonials

While much of our work remains confidential, we are honoured when our clients take the time to share their positive experiences with us. Here is a sample of that feedback.

“My team consists of some very bright, highly intelligent individuals, but I was struggling to get them all focused upon a joint Mission. I had seen some of the results which Trev was achieving in similar businesses and so approached him. He ran several team events for me over six months, focusing my team’s minds on our mission, attending regular performance reviews and strategy sessions. We had great success with this approach and resulted in a much more aligned and accountable leadership team with clear KPIs. Critically this resulted in a significant profit improvement across the participating business units. If you want to get your team focused upon a joint mission, I highly recommend you consider using Trev to support you.”

Mike Linter – Global Head of Tax & Legal Services UK and Vice Chair UK – KPMG UK

“It has been a real pleasure first of all meeting Trevor and secondly engaging and working with him. For an ex military man he is surprisingly empathetic and perceptive. He is also practical and down to earth and seems to be able to get to the nub of an issue pretty quickly. He doesn’t let you off either, you have to show engagement and action and he will hold you to account. If you can persuade him to coach you, and he is selective, then you have done yourself and your business a favour.”

Stephen Waud – Group Chief Executive – Business Enterprise Fund

“During my time as UK Head of Regional Restructuring at KPMG, I worked with Trev on completing a CVA of a publicly listed company in the UK; this was an complex and challenging project. From the outset, I was impressed with his motivation for taking such a challenging route; he wanted the best for all parties. Despite being pressed by certain parties to take an easier path favourable to them. He delivered an outstanding result in the face of enormous complexity and uncertainty. Resilient, reliable and straight, you want him on your side.”

Mark Firmin – Managing Director – Alvarez & Marsal Europe

“Trevor is a hugely experienced and impressive leader, who has that scarce ingredient of being able to be very focussed on his own goals (and be most persuasive) whilst also mindful of others views and needs. Has the courage to be challenging but always a pleasure to deal with.”

Peter Cottle – Senior Director – Bank of Scotland Corporate

Contact Us

Phone No:

0113 880 0076

Email:

[email protected]

Location:

Suite 1, 5th Floor 31/32
Park Row Leeds LS1 5JD.
United Kingdom