Leadership
CEO, interim and fractional leadership for growth, transition, turnaround, succession or exit preparation.
STEVE PUGH · CEO · CONSULTANT
Support for businesses ready to scale, transform or exit.
I am currently leading Next 11 Ventures, an AI first software development company, and supporting a €250m+ revenue portfolio across software, energy, engineering and high-growth businesses.
Newcastle, UK
• LEADERSHIP• OPERATIONS• M&A AND INTEGRATIONS• DUE DILIGENCE• AI IMPLEMENTATION• GROWTH STRATEGY• PROJECT EXECUTION• BOARD ADVISORY• MARKETING• BUSINESS PLANNING• FUNDRAISING
POSITIONING
When strategy becomes execution.
I work with investors, founders, boards and teams where strategy needs to become execution around a specific goal.
My background combines C-suite operating experience, P&L level accountability, engineering and entrepreneurial execution.
WHAT SERVICES I OFFER
Hire me for fractional or long term support
Operations
Portfolio operations, reporting cadence, accountability, KPI discipline and commercial execution for investors and shareholders.
M&A and Integrations
Identifying growth, preparing for acquisition or exit, and integrating businesses post-transaction.
Due Diligence
Commercial, operational and financial due diligence for investors, acquirers and leadership teams.
AI Implementation
Practical AI adoption, automation and digital transformation to drive efficiency and scalable growth.
Growth Strategy
Strategic planning, market expansion, revenue acceleration and route-to-market development.
Project Execution
Delivering complex programmes with clear governance, stakeholder alignment and measurable outcomes.
Board Advisory
Independent advice for boards preparing for growth, acquisition, exit or governance improvement.
Marketing
Brand positioning, go-to-market strategy, commercial messaging and investor communications.
Business Planning
Business cases, financial modelling, forecasting and comprehensive planning for sustainable growth.
Fundraising
Capital raising, investor readiness, pitch preparation and funding strategy for ventures at every stage.
SELECTED IMPACT
Positive measurable impact
€250m+
Portfolio revenue supported.
3000+
Employees across portfolio.
144
Countries reached by Roadmap MBA.
200%+
Net profit growth at Bignall Group.
£300m
Contracts supported by Tees Valley Catalyst Fund.
-20%
Overhead reduction on restructure with no loss in revenue or performance
+30%
Efficiency through the implementation of AI
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Recommendations
An engineer with a flair for management, innovation and entrepreneurship, Steve left a mark.
Steve shows real interest and takes time to get to know you and your business to be able to offer strategic insights.
Forward thinking, innovative, professional and approachable.
CONTACT
Get in touch.
For CEO, interim leadership, board advisory, consulting or venture-building opportunities — drop me a line.
- BASED
- Newcastle, UK
- Steve Pugh
- @stevedanielpugh
- YOUTUBE
- @SteveDanielPugh
Enquiries treated in strict confidence.