An experienced individual with over 20 years in the tech, software & consulting/advisory industries, as a founder, director, investor and advisor.

Guy’s working career began in retail where he enjoyed an eleven-year stint in various managerial positions.

Following this, he followed his passion for anything technical and branched out on his own into the technical world. In 2001 he was a founding member and CEO of Cake Solutions Limited and over the next 16 years, he directly oversaw the development of the business from a small start-up to that of an international, multi-million-pound company respected as being

at the cutting edge of engineering and process in the open-source software development world.

After being recognised in the Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50 and being viewed as one of the most unique, forward-thinking and fast-growth companies in the industry Cake Solutions Limited was acquired by a multinational corporation and the business was subsequently rebranded as Disney Streaming Services, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of a company owned by The Walt Disney Corporation.

As a creative & widely experienced individual with a keen focus on personal development, company culture and process improvement, Guy is now able to turn his hand to various non-executive roles both in the commercial and voluntary sector. Guy is also the founder and non-exec at thestartupfactory.tech.

In addition to his working commitments, Guy dedicates time to charitable activities. For well over a decade he has worked with Variety - the Children's Charity in a number of voluntary roles, currently acting as the Chairman for the North West region.

An experienced straight-talking entrepreneur with over 30 years experience in a variety of roles as a founder, director, investor and board advisor with a particular focus on company culture, people and service.

Gary started his career in the sports & leisure industry gaining experience in a number of senior roles within the leisure facilities, franchising, UK Tourism of holiday parks, golf and hotel sectors.

Following this, he founded and led modern Forest Holidays and over the next decade built the company from the ground up significantly growing the number of sites, cabins and EBITDA prior to a sale 12 years later for a 9 figure sum. During this period Gary was a finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year programme and subsequently has also been a judge in the same programme.

In recent years Gary’s skill set and experience have seen him transition into a Chairman, Non-Exec and Investor. He enjoys and excels in helping entrepreneurs and their senior teams grow themselves and their businesses with strong leadership, focus and pace. He has a proven and strong track record across a number of separate roles with significant investor returns obtained across 8 & 9 figure exits in 2-4 years.

In addition to his working commitments, Gary is also involved in charitable activities and is the Founder & Chairman of The Children’s Village Charity.

Outside of work Gary enjoys spending time with his family, travelling, fitness and following Derby County FC.