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Building Boards for the Future: Why Scaling Businesses cannot afford to wait
For scaling businesses, building a strong board is not something to postpone, it is a strategic move that drives growth, resilience, and long-term value. At Pratap Executive, we have seen firsthand how future-focused leadership teams can transform a company’s trajectory. This article explores why investing in your board early is essential—and why waiting simply is not an option.
Building Boards for the Future: Why Scaling Businesses cannot afford to wait
For scaling businesses, building a strong board is not something to postpone, it is a strategic move that drives growth, resilience, and long-term value. At Pratap Executive, we have seen firsthand how future-focused leadership teams can transform a company’s trajectory. This article explores why investing in your board early is essential—and why waiting simply is not an option.
A Strategic Perspective on Finance and Growth: Karl Wilcockson, Henry Boot PLC
Karl Wilcockson, Finance Director for Property Investment & Development at Henry Boot PLC, shares insights into his career journey, leadership philosophy, and the evolving role of finance in driving strategic growth within one of the UK’s most established property and construction companies.
A Strategic Perspective on Finance and Growth: Karl Wilcockson, Henry Boot PLC
Karl Wilcockson, Finance Director for Property Investment & Development at Henry Boot PLC, shares insights into his career journey, leadership philosophy, and the evolving role of finance in driving strategic growth within one of the UK’s most established property and construction companies.
The Fractional CFO Model – Flexibility & Growth
As businesses increasingly seek flexible and strategic financial leadership, the Fractional CFO model continues to gain momentum. This article explores the growing adoption of Fractional CFOs across sectors and regions, highlighting the model’s adaptability, common questions from stakeholders, and the tailored commercial arrangements that make it a compelling option for both companies and finance professionals.
The Fractional CFO Model – Flexibility & Growth
As businesses increasingly seek flexible and strategic financial leadership, the Fractional CFO model continues to gain momentum. This article explores the growing adoption of Fractional CFOs across sectors and regions, highlighting the model’s adaptability, common questions from stakeholders, and the tailored commercial arrangements that make it a compelling option for both companies and finance professionals.
The Modern CFO: Steve Ellis on Growth, Flexibility, and the Power of Fractional Finance
With a career spanning Big 4, plc, private equity, and owner-managed businesses, Steve Ellis is now applying his expertise as a Fractional CFO to support fast-growing SMEs across Yorkshire. In this interview, he shares his journey, insights on the evolving role of the CFO, and how the fractional model is unlocking growth for businesses like Mattress Online.
The Modern CFO: Steve Ellis on Growth, Flexibility, and the Power of Fractional Finance
With a career spanning Big 4, plc, private equity, and owner-managed businesses, Steve Ellis is now applying his expertise as a Fractional CFO to support fast-growing SMEs across Yorkshire. In this interview, he shares his journey, insights on the evolving role of the CFO, and how the fractional model is unlocking growth for businesses like Mattress Online.
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The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) demonstrates a major step in giving our region’s food and farming voices a real influence in Westminster.
Lincolnshire’s agricultural sector will likely strongly benefit from the All-Party Parliamentary Group. Tammy Dawson-Doughty, Head of the UK Fresh Produce Network (UKFPN), shares with Pratap Executive the reasons why they are promoting the Group.
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) demonstrates a major step in giving our region’s food and farming voices a real influence in Westminster.
Lincolnshire’s agricultural sector will likely strongly benefit from the All-Party Parliamentary Group. Tammy Dawson-Doughty, Head of the UK Fresh Produce Network (UKFPN), shares with Pratap Executive the reasons why they are promoting the Group.
The Capital Catalysts – Who’s Backing South Yorkshire’s Growth?
In every successful growth story, there are quiet forces working behind the scenes, people who spot potential early, take risks, and back the people, not just the plans. In South Yorkshire, they’re unlocking a new wave of opportunity.
The Capital Catalysts – Who’s Backing South Yorkshire’s Growth?
In every successful growth story, there are quiet forces working behind the scenes, people who spot potential early, take risks, and back the people, not just the plans. In South Yorkshire, they’re unlocking a new wave of opportunity.
Private Equity in Yorkshire: The Pulse of a Regional Powerhouse
Yorkshire’s private equity market is emerging as a powerful force, driven by regional resilience, sectoral diversity, and a commitment to long-term value creation. With established mid-market hubs like Leeds, Sheffield, Hull and York, the region is attracting the attention of corporate finance professionals, investors, and dealmakers looking for stable, scalable growth.
Private Equity in Yorkshire: The Pulse of a Regional Powerhouse
Yorkshire’s private equity market is emerging as a powerful force, driven by regional resilience, sectoral diversity, and a commitment to long-term value creation. With established mid-market hubs like Leeds, Sheffield, Hull and York, the region is attracting the attention of corporate finance professionals, investors, and dealmakers looking for stable, scalable growth.
Powering Progress: Why South Yorkshire is Poised for Transformational Growth
South Yorkshire is emerging as a powerhouse of regional growth, driven by over £1.2 billion in recent investment, a thriving innovation economy, and strong collaboration between public and private sectors. With standout progress in advanced manufacturing, clean energy, logistics, and tech, the region is not only outperforming national averages but also setting the stage for a high-growth future. From green infrastructure in Doncaster to cutting-edge research in Sheffield, South Yorkshire is proving that its best days lie ahead.
Powering Progress: Why South Yorkshire is Poised for Transformational Growth
South Yorkshire is emerging as a powerhouse of regional growth, driven by over £1.2 billion in recent investment, a thriving innovation economy, and strong collaboration between public and private sectors. With standout progress in advanced manufacturing, clean energy, logistics, and tech, the region is not only outperforming national averages but also setting the stage for a high-growth future. From green infrastructure in Doncaster to cutting-edge research in Sheffield, South Yorkshire is proving that its best days lie ahead.
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Yorkshire and the East Midlands - Spotlighting the Region's Growth Stories
Despite national headlines often painting a bleak picture, this article shines a light on the many growth stories unfolding across Yorkshire and the East Midlands. The region is full of positive momentum and Pratap Executive is deeply embedded in these success stories. Through this new series, the team will spotlight the people, data, and insights driving regional growth - proving that good news is not just out there, but right on our doorstep.
Yorkshire and the East Midlands - Spotlighting the Region's Growth Stories
Despite national headlines often painting a bleak picture, this article shines a light on the many growth stories unfolding across Yorkshire and the East Midlands. The region is full of positive momentum and Pratap Executive is deeply embedded in these success stories. Through this new series, the team will spotlight the people, data, and insights driving regional growth - proving that good news is not just out there, but right on our doorstep.
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West Yorkshire's Economic Evolution: Driving Growth Across Tech, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Green Energy
This is the first of our West Yorkshire Growth articles, highlighting how the region has transformed into a powerhouse for tech, healthcare, manufacturing, creative industries, and green energy — now contributing £70 billion annually to the UK economy. Today’s article looks at the key sectors driving this growth and the role recruitment plays in supporting the region’s success.
West Yorkshire's Economic Evolution: Driving Growth Across Tech, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Green Energy
This is the first of our West Yorkshire Growth articles, highlighting how the region has transformed into a powerhouse for tech, healthcare, manufacturing, creative industries, and green energy — now contributing £70 billion annually to the UK economy. Today’s article looks at the key sectors driving this growth and the role recruitment plays in supporting the region’s success.
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A New Era of Economic Growth for Nottingham: Strategic, Skilled, and Scaling
An analysis of the latest market data and valuable insights from one of the most informed thought leaders in the region, Megan Powell Vreeswijk, Chief Executive of Marketing Nottingham & Nottinghamshire. Our Director for the East Midlands, Euan Begbie, adds his views on why the future is bright for the region.
A New Era of Economic Growth for Nottingham: Strategic, Skilled, and Scaling
An analysis of the latest market data and valuable insights from one of the most informed thought leaders in the region, Megan Powell Vreeswijk, Chief Executive of Marketing Nottingham & Nottinghamshire. Our Director for the East Midlands, Euan Begbie, adds his views on why the future is bright for the region.
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The Evolution of HR: From Operational Support to Strategic Boardroom Leadership
As businesses evolve, strategic HR leadership is gaining prominence in the boardroom. Organisations now see HR as a key driver of growth, culture, and long-term success.
The Evolution of HR: From Operational Support to Strategic Boardroom Leadership
As businesses evolve, strategic HR leadership is gaining prominence in the boardroom. Organisations now see HR as a key driver of growth, culture, and long-term success.
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