Thunk

Alongside you, and your teams, we create, improve, and reimagine digital products, and services. Sharing our design-led processes, and acting as digital innovation strategy consultants, we work in close collaboration with your company to get tangible results. We don’t just swoop in, disappear for six weeks, and return with the goods. This is a collaboration, and we’re here for you in the long-term (in a non-scary way).

Commercial Director

Ryman Limited

Implemented Ryman’s strategic product shift towards a comprehensive integrated in-store services offering. Directed large-scale operations across Ryman, Robert Dyas and London Graphics Centre.

Group Head of Business Services

Epson UK Ltd

Channel Development Manager

Samsung Electronics

We help organisations with the thinking they need to make progress especially when they’re stuck somewhere between BAU and the next big bet.

Thunk isn't full of consultants who drop a deck and disappear. We’re sleeves-rolled-up partners working side by side with organisations to get clarity, build momentum, and make meaningful change happen.

Often that means digital product design - creating, improving or rethinking the tools and services people actually use. Sometimes it’s upstream: aligning leadership, mapping opportunities, and getting people on board with a shared direction. Either way, we help make progress real.

Our best work happens with companies who’ve got plenty of ambition, but not enough capacity, capability, or headspace to move forward. Maybe the ideas are stuck in slides. Maybe they’ve tried innovation sprints that led nowhere. Maybe they’re being told to “do AI” but don’t know where to start.

That’s where we come in.

We’ve helped scaleups build new digital services, supported healthcare teams in crisis, and worked with enterprise organisations connect research with action.

If you’re under pressure to deliver change and not sure what’s getting in the way, let’s talk.

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Andy Wardleworth

Eco Green Living

Founded in 2021, Eco Green Living are focused on offering environmental solutions to the retail, business and food service sector.
We help businesses hit their important sustainability goals and reduce their overall carbon footprint.
https://www.ecogreenbusiness.org

Non Executive Director

MWM Associates Ltd

A young, but highly experienced team supporting your projects in:
Photography, commercial, sport, motion graphics, retail, fashion, documentary corporate, post - production, reportage, white - label.

Carl Allen Associates

NED, business consultant and board advisor.
Supporting PE and capital investment companies to aid their understanding and returns in the UK retail market.
Leading and facilitating cultural change and leadership programmes across varied businesses.
IPO, commercial sales and CVA experience at an executive level.
Recruiting and cultivating senior management teams capable of delivering company strategies and leading with integrity and direction.

Director

B&M France

Establishing the French business following a rebranding in an agressive and mature discount market place. This resulted in the Independent shopping surveys ranking B&M France as the “Best non-food discount retailer in 2022” and “Best home decoration and gift retailer in 2022.”
113 stores now trading across France and we created a strong and robust new store pipeline.
B&M France gained significant revenue and EBITDA throughout 2022 with systems, operations and structures in place for future growth.

Directeur

The Original Factory Shop

Established in 1969, The Original Factory Shop is, bringing big brands at bargain prices to Britain’s high streets. We source “must buy” quality ranges at unbelievable prices, bringing out the bargain hunter in us so we can satisfy the bargain hunter in our customers. With over 220 stores nationwide, we bring our customers big brands up to 70% off across multiple departments including fashion, beauty, home & more. High street cut price labels were how we started at Keighley and still form a part of our range today.

We are proud to be part of local communities and have an ambition of being THE place to bring the thrill of a bargain in your local town - we are constantly providing our customers with more than they bargained for.

Landstruction

We specialise in creating exceptional tailor-made projects across the UK as well as actively promoting the use of sustainability including the use of reclaimed materials.
We are proud to have had gold medal winning gardens at both Chelsea Flower Show and Tatton Park that showcase our ability to turn concepts into reality.

gunnercookeOP

Our experienced team of CEO's and COO's provide Operating Partner support to both Investors and Investees helping them to realise value through a business or investment lifecycle. For more information read on or visit www.gunnercookeOP.com

gunnercooke Operating Partners stand side by side with Investors, their portfolio companies and business owners, working in a trusted capacity to ensure that these businesses improve their performance, increase their momentum and ultimately – generate higher returns for all stakeholders.

Together, we have over 600 years’ cumulative experience in successfully acquiring, growing, improving and exiting companies of all sizes and across all sectors. We give stakeholders the assurance of knowledge, expertise and authority, delivered with a healthy measure of practicality and common sense

Operating Partner

Theo Paphitis Retail Group

Sales and Operations Director

B&M Retail Limited

Driving sales through an aggressive expansion programme of 50 stores a year whilst maintaining like for like growth in the core estate.
Restructuring and improving operations, store standards, transforming B&M into a renowned, professional and profitable retail business.
Initiated a People centric culture in an expanding business of over 21,000 employees - spearheading the PROUD culture that remains embedded.

Operations Director

Iceland Foods

Regional Manager

With a diverse background in non-executive directorship, consulting, and advisory roles, I drive sustainable growth for organizations. Collaborating with leaders, I navigate challenges, foster innovation, and achieve strategic goals. Serving as a director for esteemed companies, I provide strategic guidance and insights. As a consultant and advisor, I support private equity firms, facilitating cultural change in the UK retail market. My expertise spans IPOs, CVAs, commercial sales, and team development, always prioritizing integrity and excellence. I believe in collaboration and innovation for long-term success, helping organizations thrive and create value for stakeholders.

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The Battle

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