Meet the Owner Exit Team

Our team of seasoned professionals are dedicated to guiding business owners through the complex process of exiting their ventures. With a wealth of experience in business valuation, succession planning, and M&A, we provide tailored solutions to help you achieve a successful and profitable exit.

Together, our expertise ensures that you receive the highest level of guidance and support throughout your exit journey.

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Your Team: Phil Walker, Founder

Why Phil?

As the Founder and Managing Director of a Technical & Management recruitment consultancy with over 24 years of experience, I specialise in delivering leadership solutions that drive business growth and ensure successful transitions. My deep expertise in recruitment and succession planning allows me to guide business owners through the critical phases of leadership change, ensuring that your company is positioned for long-term success. I focus on bringing the right leaders into key roles, enabling business owners to exit with confidence.

Over my career, I’ve partnered with leading companies across industries like aerospace, automotive manufacturing, and engineering to place critical leaders in roles that fuel growth and improve operational efficiency. My qualifications in psychometrics and high-performance assessments give me unique insights that help businesses select leaders who can not only fit in but also excel.

Also having grown up in a family run engineering business, I developed a strong understanding of the challenges business owners face when stepping back from day-to-day operations. This background, combined with my industry expertise, allows me to identify and deliver the right leadership solutions for businesses preparing for transition.

Deliverables I Bring

I am committed to providing tailored leadership solutions that meet the unique needs of each
business. Some of the recent successes I’ve delivered for clients include:

Placing a Chief Commercial Officer for a power systems manufacturer, where the new hire played a critical role in driving commercial strategy and boosting revenue.
Recruiting an Operations Director for an aerospace parts manufacturer, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and smoother production processes.
Securing a Managing Director for a prestigious machining manufacturer, aligning the company’s vision with growth strategies that expanded market share.
Bringing in a Technical Director for an engineering consultancy, leading cutting-edge projects that positioned the business at the forefront of its industry.
Finding a Project Director for a global machining systems manufacturer, where they oversaw critical worldwide projects, ensuring timely delivery and profitability.

Each of these placements was strategically sourced, thoroughly vetted, and backed by thorough matching and assessment skills, ensuring a perfect fit for the company’s culture and future direction. My process focuses on minimising key-person dependency, enhancing team cohesion, and securing leaders who are ready to guide the business into its next phase.

What You'll Gain

By partnering with me, you benefit from my extensive track record of placing high-impact leaders who deliver measurable results. Whether you are preparing for an exit, stepping into a chairman role, or transitioning your leadership team, I ensure your business is positioned for sustained success. My process delivers top-tier leadership that aligns with your company’s strategic goals,
ensuring continuity and growth.

Your Team: Jo Mousely, Associate

Present

I work directly with business leaders, helping them become the best versions of themselves, enabling both their businesses and personal lives to thrive. With 50 years of life experience, I’ve continuously embraced and overcome challenges, reinventing myself over 15 times. I’m passionate about guiding others to achieve their goals, breaking down obstacles into manageable steps that empower individuals to confidently pursue their dreams. My mission is to help you unlock your full potential, both professionally and personally.

Past

With over 20 years in leadership roles within large corporate retail businesses and as a change
management expert across various sectors, particularly in professional services, I’ve observed that many challenges in business performance stem from mindset and actions. The connection between thought patterns, actions, and results is crucial:

Mindset → Actions → Performance → Outcomes

A positive mindset drives actions that align with business goals, leading to improved performance
and tangible results. Throughout my career, I’ve helped countless individuals strike a balance between work and life while achieving their professional and personal ambitions.

As Part of the Owner Exit Program

I bring valuable expertise to key areas such as succession planning, onboarding, and executive coaching as part of the Owner Exit service. We ensure that you and your team are well-prepared for a seamless transition:

Executive Coaching: If you need an action-focused coach to help you achieve personal or business goals, I offer practical tools and strategies that deliver immediate impact. With my ongoing training from Business Coach Academy—who have helped thousands of business owners increase profitability—I provide tailored coaching to meet your specific needs.
Team and Individual Development: We offer customised development solutions, including leadership and management training, sales and negotiation coaching, project management, and navigating challenging conversations. Our goal is to engage your team, meet their development needs, and drive positive results before and after the training.