MBI and VC Projects:

  • Raised £325 million fully funded bid for leading retailer.
  • Retail Chemist Chain plc. Managed City expectations when inherited operational and profit issues, returned to profit. Negotiated £31m MBO.
  • Providing management services to Agilo and Advisors to Duke Street Capital, EAC, Langholm, NBGI, Smedvig.
  • Advisors to wealthy individuals/entrepreneurs in researching smaller investment opportunities.
  • Led and advised on projects in retail, leisure, and manufacturing.
  • The APG Associates team's experience and diversity of skills allows a greater breadth, depth, speed and flexibility not offered by the major accountancy firms.
  • Involvement in diverse areas such as fragrances, funerals, golf, shoe manufacturing, restaurants, public houses, airport car parks, property development, property disposal, public sector.

Startups:

  • Carlton Projects. Designed and developed a pay and play golf concept for Chelsfield plc (owners of Wentworth), developed industry leading research, raised £16 million finance in Europe.
  • Homerun Video. Created start-up, designing and implementing the concept, team-building and creating 6 stores within 6 month attracting interest from Blockbuster and Kingfisher.
  • Do It All. Alan Gaynor was a founder Director of the 180 strong chain of out of town DIY stores, as Operations Director spearheading the growth.
  • www.thedailydraw.com Interim Commercial Director taking business plan through due diligence to second tier funding and developing profitable strategy.
  • Fast food retail concept. Interim Commercial Director achieving second tier funding.