About
Ron Goddard
As a successful exited entrepreneur, I'm passionate about big ideas, agnostic of industry, but really keen on making an impact and a difference. Who wouldn't feel inspired about working together to put our own small dent in the universe.
Executive Summary
Commercially focused Non-Executive Director and Board Advisor supporting SME, founder-led and investor-backed businesses through growth, scale, governance improvement and exit preparation.
Over 20 years’ executive and board-level experience across SaaS, technology, data, ecommerce, proptech and sports tech. Founder of Techventures, investing in 30+ early-stage and scaling companies (SEIS/EIS), providing active board challenge, revenue strategy and commercial leadership.
Typically appointed where boards require:
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Strong commercial challenge
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Clearer revenue strategy and pricing models
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Governance structure and accountability
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M&A and exit readiness
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Interim CRO / commercial leadership support
Track record includes:
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Scaling revenues from £50m to £120m (Rackspace EMEA leadership)
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600% MRR growth post-acquisition (Rakuten / Fits.Me)
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Commercial restructure and successful exit support at £60m revenue group (CLS)
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International licensing and multi-million-pound JV deals at BatFast
Known for combining board-level governance discipline with hands-on commercial execution. Strong at bridging founder vision with investor expectations.
Open to:
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Non-Executive Director roles (UK & international)
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Commercial Board Advisor mandates
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Growth & scale advisory (retained or project)
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Exit readiness and pre-transaction board support
Based in Cheltenham, operating nationally and internationally.
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