Great strategy

Builds great brands.

WHY WORK WITH AN ADVISOR?

You don't need to do it alone.

Even the best founders and directors hit walls.

Maybe you're carrying the entire business on your shoulders. Maybe you're growing fast, but without a real strategy. Or maybe you're just too close to see the full picture clearly.

A board advisor or non-executive director brings structure, independence, outside perspective, and the kind of challenge that moves things forward - without the cost or overhead of a full-time hire.

I work with companies that need clarity, commercial thinking, trusted input, and oversight - especially where there's a single director, a skills gap, or a gateway moment like scale, exit, or succession, or an ongoing need for independent governance through a NED or audit committee role.

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There's always a way through. You just have to know where to look.


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WHAT I BRING

Board-level insight. Real-world impact.

Decades of leadership. Built on real outcomes.

With over 30 years in senior roles across logistics, tech, manufacturing, 3PL, and government, I bring the kind of experience that balances strategic clarity with hands-on pragmatism.

I've built, sold, and scaled companies. Led international expansion. Delivered certifications, union negotiations, and data-led transformations. I specialise in simplifying complexity - helping businesses streamline their operations, automate processes, and unlock efficiency at scale.

  • Founded, scaled and sold a multi-site business
  • Launched operations in the US and EU
  • Led ISO 9001 & 14001 certifications
  • Delivered B-Corp accreditation
  • Restructured legacy operations and teams
  • Simplified and automated key business processes

I bring this experience to every engagement - adapting it to fit your team, tempo, and goals.

Mark O'Connor

Mark O'Connor, FCA
Founder, Eriginal Ltd

WHO I WORK WITH

I work with founders, boards, and teams who are ready to move.

I typically work with ...

  • Owner-led businesses between £1M - £10M turnover - often navigating growth, complexity, or leadership gaps
  • Established companies preparing for exit, succession, or governance upgrades
  • Boards seeking independent challenge to test thinking, close skill gaps, or support major transitions
  • Impact-driven organisations - particularly those committed to ESG, B-Corp values, or sustainable scale

Whether it's a solo founder or a 9-seat board, I bring perspective, structure, and commercially-grounded challenge to help leadership teams move forward with confidence.


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Experience creates clarity. Clarity drives better outcomes.

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HOW IT WORKS

Flexible formats. Real outcomes.

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"My involvement is tailored to suit your team, your stage, and your goals - whether that's a defined board term, a strategic phase, or just a critical turning point.

Whether you need a non-executive director to strengthen your board, an audit committee member to enhance governance, or a sounding board for strategic, technological or operational change, I bring pragmatic insight shaped by real-world lived experience."
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Let's explore if we're the right fit.

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I'm based in the South East of England, just outside Portsmouth, with excellent access to the M3, A3, and M27 road networks. I also maintain a central London office, making hybrid or in-person advisory roles easily accessible.

Mark O'Connor

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  • Office: First Floor Office, 3 Hornton Place, London, W8 4LZ
  • Email: hello@eriginal.com