John F. Kettley is a serial entrepreneur, private equity investor, and mergers & acquisitions specialist with more than 35 years of experience building, acquiring, scaling, and exiting businesses across the UK, Ireland, Spain, and the United States. Throughout his career, he has successfully built and sold seven companies, giving him first-hand insight into every stage of the entrepreneurial journey—from startup and growth to succession planning and business exit.

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Recognised for his expertise in SME acquisitions, negotiation, and value creation, John has advised business owners, investors, and management teams on structuring transactions that align the interests of buyers and sellers. His practical approach combines strategic thinking with decades of real-world experience, enabling him to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and successfully guide complex transactions to completion.

A distinguished business strategist and visionary, Marcel brings an unparalleled depth of expertise to the art of tailoring bespoke exit strategies. With a remarkable career spanning over 45 countries, he has adeptly navigated uncharted professional and personal landscapes, embodying the essence of a seasoned entrepreneur from an early age. His educational foundation, cultivated across six nations, reflects a global perspective that informs his exceptional leadership.

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Having ascended the corporate ranks, Marcel has successfully overseen major projects across multiple continents, engaging with diverse stakeholders on multinational boards while maintaining a meticulous focus on engineering details and strategic objectives. His expertise encompasses new builds, greenfield initiatives, startups, growth strategies, turnarounds, and pre- and post-merger integration—domains in which he excels with profound proficiency.