We are proud to provide the following testimonials from clients we have worked with:
Knowles Transport Limited’s acquisition of Masters Logistical Services
“Stuart was a vital part of ensuring the transaction was a successful one. He acted with diligence and professionalism throughout all stages of the deal and used his high levels of emotional intelligence and industry knowledge to ensure any stumbling blocks were navigated for both parties enabling a deal that worked for all involved. I recommend Stuart to any buyer or seller of a transport and/or warehousing business as someone who will hugely increase the chances of a successful deal being achieved.”
Alex Knowles - Managing Director
"We found Stuart to be the key to opening the door of the deal, his mild manner and sharp negotiating skills ensured the deal was kept on track and completed with minimum delay and the irony of it all he was working for the buyers!, Great job Stuart thank you.”
Paul Upton - Former Managing Director (Masters Logistical Services)
Kreiss SIA acquisition of C Neil Dowson Ltd
“SJL Advisory provided an excellent understanding and ongoing support for our strategy of growth within the UK & Europe. This continued with superb, detailed support throughout the whole acquisition process from identification of potential opportunities through to completion and beyond. I would recommend SJL Advisory for their practical and professional experience with any M&A activity, as well as their ability to understand different cultures and to bring these together as part of the acquisition team on this project."
Marcis Gaspazins - CFO
Sale of Alan R Jones to Fagan & Whalley
“The support and guidance received from SJL Advisory were exceptional. We were mentored through the whole process from start to finish with pragmatic, calm and clear guidance at every turn. I would strongly recommend the service provided by SJL Advisory to anyone considering their options or simply looking for strong mentoring and support.”
Ray Clegg – former MD and shareholder of Alan R Jones
“Stuart has now been working with the Shareholders, board and the directors of Longs for just over 12 months helping to pull together business plans with succession planning at the forefront of this work. Within this work he has come up with Strategy and Direction working with the managers within the business to form a Top Management Team who are all now taking responsibility for their areas of the business reporting into the directors and board. In doing this he has supported the managers on a one to one basis giving them guidance and direction as well as pulling them together into a successful management team that will help the business achieve its goals in the years to come. This work is not complete , but I am sure with Stuarts continued support ,attention to detail, management skills at all levels it has started to put us on the right path and direction for years to come. We will continue working with Stuart to achieve our goals through the years ahead."
Andrew Long - Director
“Having worked with Stuart in his role as CEO, I would endorse his skillset, experience, and professional integrity, operating as sjl advisory. He brings a wealth of experience in support of owner managed businesses, and their board of directors, in the areas of strategic planning, disposal strategies, financing, and relationship management with professional service provides.”
Rob Bayliss - Director
“His strategic mind has designed clear plans, these have been delivered to Board members and senior operational teams in such a way that “buy in” was secured thereby guaranteeing the critical measure of any strategy, its outcome!”
Ian Barclay - Operations Director, FCILT
“I have had the pleasure of working with Stuart over a number of years and hope to do so for many years to come. A transformational change agent who provides strategic direction across all facets of the business, working collaboratively with people at all levels. Stuart is a respected and trustworthy leader who has proven to positively impact on business profitability, growth, continuous improvement and cost improvements. With a partnering approach, Stuart has the drive to build strong relationships and to coach and mentor individuals or teams to ensure long term sustainability within a business. I would recommend Stuart to any Company seeking independent, focused support and advice.”
Michaela Pound - HR Business Partner - MCIPD
"I have known Stuart for over 10 years. We met when he joined our extremely successful IoD Student Mentoring programme and he was one of our very first mentors. He is a great mentor; he shows great empathy to those he works with and provides just the right amount of support, challenge and opportunity to develop. He has had a huge impact on the employability of the mentees he has worked with throughout the last 10 years and we are extremely lucky to have him on the team.”
Dr Jenni Jones - HR & Leadership Department Course Leader - University of Wolverhampton Business School, PGCert/PGDip/MA in Coaching and Mentoring, Associate Professor in Coaching and Mentoring