Graham Edden

Fishwings Investments LLC

Managing Shareholder

T.M. West Plumbing & Heating Service LTD

118 year old Yorkshire plumbing business acquisition, gearing up for growth along the M62 corridor

Owner / Director

Brewis Engineering Ltd

A 40 year old business which revolutionionized the HDD and Trenchless construction world with its products. A Global distribution. The Rolls Royce of HDD swivels and towing heads

Owner / Managing Director

AA Waste Solutions

24 year old Hazardous Waste business acquisition. Servicing UK blue chip organisations, SME's the NHS and more with safe , environmentally friendly waste disposals with recycling at its heart.

JCT4 AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED

JCT4 Automotive - a forward thinking start up business, providing consumers with a variety of affordable finance options to mobility, in an industry (vehicle sales) which is often marred by a lack of transparency.  From concept to reality in year 1 delivered c.£1.25M in sales to clients with growing reciprocal and repeat business. Customer focus is paramount

Responsible:
Branding & Marketing strategy
Commercial agreements 
Site selection & development
Social media strategy
Process, policy & procedure (Heavily FCA regulated) 
Procurement and Supply Chain
Asset Finance 
Procurement of assets/vehicles

Managing Partner

Globaleye

Strategic & Holistic approach to offshore Financial planning including Growth, Investment and Protection of client assets

Private Wealth Manager

Enterprise Holdings

Commercial Manager

Northgate Plc

Strategic Leader & part of UK Leadership team responsible for delivering sustained profitable growth. Excellent customer service, delivered with an engaged and motivated team of 250+ internal colleagues, plus outsource support.  Responsible for c.£50M of revenue across 16 sites, via multiple chanels, with a fleet of 8000 assets operating at 90%+ utilisation. Strong emphasis on personal development in region with multiple internal promotions YTD and clear succession planned

Regional Director

Avis Budget Group EMEA

Key member in European PEx team tasked with delivering strategic process improvement and Lean Principles in the EMEA region. Progressive role from the previous UK role.  Successfully completed projects being rolled out across the EU countries sharing best practice. Truly cross functional role in different countries, cultures and team dynamics

Performance Excellence Manager - EMEA

A prominent member of a UK project team tasked with coaching Lean principles to operations teams. Facilitating business change via lean methodology improving service delivery, reducing down time with associated costs, whilst driving revenue through sales. Coach and mentor across management teams in Lean service

Regional Change Manager- UK

Operational leadership of strategic location with double digit revenues (£M) being delivered by a management team of 4, plus front line colleagues. Represented the UK business on EMEA project  - Differentiation through Customer Service. Airport team recognised and awarded for customer service excellence, plus individual recognition as an ambassador for project. Regional support location for the Northwest Region. Strong succession and development plans resulted with multiple internal promotions

Senior Operations Manager - Manchester Airport

Helphire

Senior Branch Manager - Haydock NW Area

Fleet Operations Analyst

Experienced business leader across multiple business sectors, skilled in growing businesses via acquisition, organic growth and turnaround situations.  Strong in financial analysis and commercially numerate. 

A massive fan of Continuous Improvement and a Lean Practitioner. You can never unsee these things.

Key business sectors actively acquiring are Waste Management, Renewables heat and plumbing, Engineering/Construction. Turnaround opportunities considered

A confident leader who is passionate about acheiving results through collaboration and teamwork.

20 years business and leadership experience in domestic and international markets with PLC's and SME's, both corporate and entrepreneurial organisations

Enthusiastic about helping others on their journey and coaching SME’s.

Looking to build collaborative relationships with Business owners and leaders, Investors, Financial experts and fellow go getters globally 

If any of this is you – lets connect and hit the tab.

Think Acquisition Ltd

I help business owners realise their business value by taking it to market and handling the process for them. Our ultimate goal is to help our clients sell their business whilst assisting in transferring it over to a credible trusted buyer.

With our well-connected team of professional services, we can assist in every step of the way, making the entire process as smooth as possible.

We have managed over 100 property investment & and business transactions giving us a real understanding of what components make or break deals. Think Acquisition is equipped with the experience to guide you through the process.

Director

Stay Sourcing

Created my role, after utilising my network connections to allow my continued growth in real estate and business, with the intention of setting up my own team & business.

Sourcing a range of properties, from Buy-to-Let, R2R, commercial to residential conversions and new build property sites.

This role required me to be a strong networker, connecting both buyers & sellers to opportunities. 

While assisting along the process using my extensive connections in the professional services industry.

The company went into liquidation which was the perfect starting point for me to go full time into my business Think Acquisition.

Property Investment Specialist

Mayfair Town and Country

Expanding on my passion for the real estate market and took on a part-time role in an estate & letting agency alongside my studies.

Responsibilities include organising and conducting property inspections for the entire branch's portfolio, conducting check in's & check out's, answering enquiries, organising repairs and ensuring all rental properties have a satisfactory EICR in line with the 1st of April legislation.

I also built systems using Excel to improve the previous processes, created a starters guide for any new employees doing similar roles, I  also implemented Lean tools to reduce non-value-added time.

Property Investment Manager

University of the West of England

Grade: Graduated with 1st Class BEng

Activities and societies: Engineering Without Borders, UWE Ultimate Frisbee, Student Representative, UWE Future Awards Achiever

Maintaining a consistently high grade to hold a position on the Dean's list. Whilst maintaining multiple part-time paid jobs.

Placement Year: 1 Year as a project management engineer at General Electric Aviation

Aerospace Engineering Degree

Purple Sage Kitchen

I was responsible for the brand design, website creation, social media management and content creation of this start-up business which is still operating.

Alongside this, I assisted with business decisions, growth strategies, product testing and even legal issues when we were wrongly accused of theft of intellectual property.

Marketing Manager

Aerial Cinematics

Founded a media company specialising in aerial cinematography. Developed a wide range of skills including; Digital marketing, Editing with Photoshop, Lightroom & Premiere Pro, Door 2 Door sales, negotiation and many more. I also qualified as a UAV pilot with a PfCO. 

I worked with various companies to produce creative content to assist in advertising their products and services. However, ended the company to focus on university and other endeavours.

Founder

GE Aviation

Responsible for managing a team of 20 skilled operators whilst ensuring production runs smooth. Solving daily problems, whilst also working towards process improvements in the long term. All with the goal to increase safety and quality on-site. Additionally, developing proficient communication skills, teamwork, and leadership. As well as handling tens of thousands of pounds worth of projects. For example, saving the company £50,000 annually with minimal financial input.

Manufacturing/Project Management Engineer

I specialise in assisting business owners in the property services sector with selling their businesses. Leveraging our extensive network across the UK, we have the ability to connect you with serious buyers who are genuinely interested in your business.

We've built partnerships with industry-leading experts in business sales and acquisitions, ensuring we offer a service that's not only cost-effective but also of the highest quality. 

With a degree in aeronautical engineering, I bring a highly analytical and detail-oriented mindset to the table. Additionally, my previous successful venture, Think Big Property (now Think Acquisition), has allowed me to develop exceptional skills in sales, marketing and Deal Making.

During my time at Think Big Property, we successfully facilitated over 125 investments for our clients. These investments ranged from buy-to-let properties, holiday lets, and long-term lease agreements to commercial properties and beyond.

As an avid networker, I have actively engaged in multiple communities within the property industry, establishing myself as an authoritative figure. As our network expanded, discussions around acquisitions became increasingly frequent.

Through personalised mentorship, coaching and formal education, I now assist high-net-worth investors and trade buyers in expanding their business portfolios through strategic acquisitions.

Our Unique Selling Point rests in our specialisation as business brokers, focusing exclusively on property-related service-based businesses. This targeted approach allows us to attract a majority of trade buyers who place a higher value on businesses within this niche compared to typical investment buyers.

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