Jolyon Austin

Jolyon is a board level senior leader and advisor. He is experienced in developing and implementing strategy, defining and deploying effective governance, financial and budget control, managing risk, and building productive relationships with and influencing key stakeholders.

With over 35 years of senior experience from shop floor to board in enterprises ranging from £5m to £30bn turnover, including not-for-profit, Jolyon brings insight to organisations that are experiencing significant growth, change or transformation through applying a deep understanding of the anatomy of successful enterprises.

Commercially astute, having spent 22 years as a leader and P&L owner in Management Consulting with EY and Accenture, Jolyon worked with clients to define and realise sustainable step changes in performance – partnering with them on the journey from creation of the operating strategy through to on-the-ground implementation and delivery of tangible business benefits.

He brings an international mindset and understanding having lived, travelled and worked globally including Europe, the Americas and Asia.

Jolyon is a strategic thinker, shaper and leader who analyses complex information, navigates ambiguity, constructively challenges and who is grounded in the practicalities of commercial transformation and scale-up.  He applies independent, objective scrutiny and judgement with high levels of integrity.  Emotionally intelligent and balanced, he enjoys working with people and building relationships and is an effective communicator with strong influencing and interpersonal skills.

Jolyon lives in Little Kingshill with his wife, two children, two dogs and two cats. He has many interests including travelling, skiing and mountaineering.