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Business Club Ayrshire members recently enjoyed a fascinating presentation from Derek Mair, founder of Novo Leadership, who shared his remarkable career journey and wealth of business experience.

Derek began his career as an apprentice in Kilmarnock in 1984 before going on to work across the globe. Throughout his career, he has scaled three international manufacturing operations to nine-figure revenues across three continents, led business acquisitions and turnarounds, and worked with hundreds of SME owners as a trusted business growth partner.

He has also personally built, invested in and scaled multiple SMEs through to successful exit, while serving as Managing Director within a private equity environment. This has given him first-hand insight into how investors assess business value and what it takes to build businesses that are both profitable and attractive to buyers.

Today, Derek works with established multi-seven-figure business owners, helping them build profitable, scalable and transferable companies that increase business value, create greater strategic options and provide owners with more freedom of choice. He also specialises in improving business valuation multiples, supporting portfolio acquisitions, succession planning, management buyouts (MBOs), exit planning and long-term personal wealth creation.

Members gained valuable insights from Derek's extensive experience, leaving with practical advice and fresh perspectives on business growth, leadership and creating long-term value.