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- Adrian has formed, developed and successfully sold on a number of businesses over
the past 25 years in the following sectors: retail, manufacturing, importing, property
and land, leisure industry and training and development.
- Adrian’s particular skills lie in identifying an opportunity, putting together a
team and finance to make it happen, and motivating all stake holders to ensure the
desired outcome is achieved. Over the last ten years he has led the development of
a training company, Paragon, from start up to a £15 million disposal deal.
- Adrian has a natural “nose” for business and although a strong decision maker, works
well as part of a team. He has successfully provided for his future, and is now looking
to support others in their efforts to achieve their ultimate goals.
Andy Barnard
- Andy started his career as a scientist, before moving into business and finance.
He has successfully owned and managed a number of small to medium sized businesses
over the past 25 years, and has spent time delivering business support services to
companies in the South West.
- For the last 10 years he has been Finance Director and Company Secretary of Paragon
Training, and as a key member of Adrian’s executive team, helped to develop the company
from formation to successful disposal.
- Andy’s clear thinking, his scientific approach, linked to his keen financial and
accounting ability, make him the perfect executive support to an entrepreneur.
- Your business can benefit from Andy’s ability to translate ideas into clear and presentable
numerical data sheets, essential to all aspects of business planning.