Investor | Advisor | Operator

About me

I co-founded Heavenly Desserts, one of the UK’s largest dessert restaurant franchises, and scaled it into an international brand with over 70 locations across four countries.

For nearly two decades, I’ve designed and led the infrastructure behind a scaling franchise brand, shaping the systems, structure and leadership foundations required for sustained growth.

My experience spans across expansion, operations, franchise & corporate growth, long term decision making and value creation.

Today, my focus sits at the intersection of business, performance and personal growth.

Recognition

Leader of the Year – C-Suite Awards 2024

Featured as an industry expert on BBC’s The Apprentice

Speaking

I speak at selected private events and industry forums on leadership, scale and the realities of building enduring businesses.

Engagements are limited and considered on a case-by-case basis.

Work With Me

Explore my ventures.

YSF Advisory

Strategic advisory for founders and boards in F&B and hospitality

Industry: EdTech

Industry: Hospitality

Non-Executive Director

Alongside my operating and advisory work, I take on a small number of non-executive director roles.

These roles are typically with companies navigating growth, governance, or strategic inflection points, where experienced oversight and pattern recognition add meaningful value.

I’m selective in the NED roles I consider and work closely with founders and boards where there is strong alignment on values, ambition, and long-term direction.

For NED role discussions, enquiries can be made below.

Non-Executive Director

Alongside my operating and advisory work, I take on a small number of non-executive director roles.

These roles are typically with companies navigating growth, governance, or strategic inflection points, where experienced oversight and pattern recognition add meaningful value.

I’m selective in the NED roles I consider and work closely with founders and boards where there is strong alignment on values, ambition, and long-term direction.

For NED role discussions, enquiries can be made below.

Speaking Enquiries

If you are organising an event and would like to explore availability, please share details below including date, audience and format.

NED is selective.

Use the form to explore fit.