Nigel Gausden

Nigel Gausden

With 30 years of recruitment industry experience, at Board level with Global and UK based Listed businesses and SME's, serving as Chair of the Board, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operations Officer, Chief Commercial Officer, I have worked in the UK, USA, Australia and Germany.

Since 2008, I have focused on Board Advising and coaching, working with start-up, Small and Medium sized clients in the UK, Europe and USA – advising on scaling and developing their businesses, pre-sale and sale process, efficiency and cost optimisation.

For more established Clients – Board advisor and coaching, Fractional CFO, COO roles focusing on scaling, geographical expansion, raising sustainable finance and advising on pre sales and sales process.

I pride myself on being a contributor to businesses, working closely with owners and their senior management team.

My interest in scaling, managing change and the adoption of AI into recruitment is a real focus, utilising data driven decision making to deliver exceptional results.

Specialisms
- Operational Excellence – Ensuring efficiency across front and back office to maximise performance, utilising technology and performance frameworks as a board Advisor and Fractional CFO
- Scaling – Developing high growth and defensive strategies as business grow, entering new markets and service offerings as Board Advisor or Fractional C Level
- Financial Excellence - Funding, cost -efficiency and exceptional cash management to deliver profitably as Board Advisor or Fractional CFO
- Pre sales and Sales Ready – Managing the pre sales and sales process for those wishing to exit ensuring the owners and management team can concentrate on their business
- Technology - I have strong experience in AI, Automation and systems selection to support business of all sizes