COO/CTO | Private Hire Industry
I've operated at every level within UK taxi operations — from 60-car independents to 16,000+ driver national groups. I know how to navigate tough markets, build foundations that hold, and make the decisions that drive growth at each scale.
I've spent my career crossing the lines that usually divide this industry — independent and corporate, operations and technology, frontline and boardroom. That cross-level perspective is rare, and it shapes how I work and advise.
I believe UK private hire is at an inflection point. The operators who understand where consolidation, regulation, and technology intersect will define the next decade. The ones who don't will be acquired by the ones who do.
The Rollup
Key part of a multi-operator acquisition strategy that achieved market dominance — from target identification through integration and value creation.
National Scale
Appointed as COO/CTO of Take Me Group, leading technical and operational strategy across 27 sites, 5 regions, and 4,000+ drivers nationwide.
Award-Winning
Senior roles at City Taxis, Veezu, and Take Me Group — collectively winning Taxi Company of the Year, Consolidator of the Year, and multiple QSi Gold awards.
Senior operational and technology leadership for the private hire sector, delivered in the way that fits your business.
C-suite operations and technology leadership on flexible terms. For operators who need senior strategic capability without the full-time overhead.
Learn moreStrategic and operational consulting for private hire operators. From dispatch platform selection to multi-site coordination to turnaround planning.
Learn moreBoard-level oversight, governance, and strategic guidance. Particularly valuable for PE-backed groups or operators preparing for growth or exit.
Learn moreFor the right opportunity, I invest expertise alongside capital — taking a stake in businesses where I can add genuine operational value.
Learn moreWhen people hear 'Wolverhampton-licensed driver,' they picture someone commuting 80 miles to work. The reality? That driver is your neighbour, your family member, your colleague — a local person who made a practical decision to put food on the table.
18 March 2026
The deal is the easy part. What kills most taxi rollups is the twelve months after completion — when you have to make dispatch systems, cultures, and drivers actually work together.
20 February 2026
Whether it's a fractional leadership conversation, a board seat, a speaking opportunity, or simply comparing notes on where this industry is heading — I'm always happy to hear from serious people in the sector.