Richard Shrapnel Partner/Executive Director, Business Consulting, Pitcher Partners (at time of writing) Richard is a business strategist and executive director of Pitcher Partners Consulting. Over the last 30 years he has worked with the leadership teams of a diverse range of businesses across the areas of strategy, growth and competitiveness. These businesses have ranged from start-ups to those operating for more than 130 years, from one employee to 10,000 employees, from $1 revenue to $400m and covering industries as diverse as publishing, disability services, construction, ecommerce, white goods, welfare services, light manufacturing, professional services, agri-businesses and many others.
RICHARD SHRAPNEL | WEDNESDAY, 21 MAY 2014 Business succession is not about retirement or getting the best price for your business, it's about passing on a viable business, keeping people in jobs and, for families, harmony and a fair share of the assets. Read more PAGE: 1 |
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JAMES GOWING
FINANCE DIRECTOR
GOWING BROS LTD
FINANCE DIRECTOR
GOWING BROS LTD
To sustain a successful multi-generational business and legacy requires investment acumen grounded in strong family values. As part of the rising generation at Gowing Bros, executive director of finance James Gowing is helping position the 158-year-old company for the future. Karren Vergara writes.







