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Strategic Advisory & Business Transformation
From growth strategy to turnaround, I support founders and leadership teams to navigate change, sharpen focus, and drive meaningful, long-term success.
Founder Mentoring & Leadership Support
Running a business can be isolating. I mentor founders, CEOs and senior leaders — acting as a trusted sounding board during times of growth, transition or uncertainty.
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Acquisition Support &
Exit Planning
Whether you're acquiring or preparing to sell, I help you structure the right deal, navigate negotiations, and plan for a smooth, value-led transition.
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Investment Readiness & Capital Raising
For businesses looking to raise equity or debt finance, I offer practical support — from shaping your story to aligning your strategy and engaging investors with confidence.
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Governance &
Board Development
I work with boards, trustees and NEDs to build confident, high-performing governance structures — across both commercial and charitable sectors.
I am also open to joining boards in a non-executive or advisory capacity.
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Family Business Advisory & Dispute Resolution
I help family-owned businesses resolve tensions, plan for succession, and align generational goals — balancing commercial outcomes with personal dynamics.
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Brand, Marketing & Growth Strategy
I help organisations clarify their message, sharpen their positioning, and develop marketing strategies that drive engagement and sustainable growth — aligning brand, purpose, and commercial goals.
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"I’ve worked with numbers, contracts, and balance sheets — but it’s people that create value."
Dylan Harper
Over the past decade, Dylan Harper has held senior executive positions across the private, public, and third sectors — including Interim CEO, Non-Executive Director, and Chair of a national charity. His leadership career spans complex business transformations, governance reform, and commercial repositioning, with a focus on creating sustainable, people-centred growth. He has led multi-million-pound turnarounds, supported founders through exit strategies, and restructured teams and services to deliver long-term value.
Dylan is the Group CEO and a founding Partner of tbh Ventures, a values-led investment group that acquires and builds UK-based businesses for enduring impact. He also serves as Chair of the Dementia Trust, where he champions innovation in care, the power of lived experience, and policy reform within the dementia space.
He is a longstanding member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, the Public Relations Consultants Association, and the Chartered Management Institute. Dylan is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a recognised voice in socially conscious business leadership. Earlier in his career, he was named one of Scotland’s Top 20 Under 30 in recognition of his entrepreneurial achievements and leadership potential.
Dylan has extensive experience supporting family-owned businesses through complex transitions, disputes, and generational change. He has acted as a trusted advisor in high-stakes, sensitive situations — helping families navigate succession planning, align shareholder priorities, and reach resolutions that preserve both commercial value and personal relationships. Whether guiding a business through internal conflict or preparing for a family-led exit, Dylan brings empathy, discretion, and a steady hand to moments that matter most.
Known for his clarity, calm, and commercial acumen, Dylan supports organisations at pivotal points — whether scaling, evolving, or preparing for exit. He works closely with founders, boards, and leadership teams to navigate complexity and build for the long term. His approach combines strategic insight with a strong sense of integrity, underpinned by a belief in doing good work with good people.
Dylan is the Group CEO and a founding Partner of tbh Ventures, a values-led investment group that acquires and builds UK-based businesses for enduring impact. He also serves as Chair of the Dementia Trust, where he champions innovation in care, the power of lived experience, and policy reform within the dementia space.
He is a longstanding member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, the Public Relations Consultants Association, and the Chartered Management Institute. Dylan is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a recognised voice in socially conscious business leadership. Earlier in his career, he was named one of Scotland’s Top 20 Under 30 in recognition of his entrepreneurial achievements and leadership potential.
Dylan has extensive experience supporting family-owned businesses through complex transitions, disputes, and generational change. He has acted as a trusted advisor in high-stakes, sensitive situations — helping families navigate succession planning, align shareholder priorities, and reach resolutions that preserve both commercial value and personal relationships. Whether guiding a business through internal conflict or preparing for a family-led exit, Dylan brings empathy, discretion, and a steady hand to moments that matter most.
Known for his clarity, calm, and commercial acumen, Dylan supports organisations at pivotal points — whether scaling, evolving, or preparing for exit. He works closely with founders, boards, and leadership teams to navigate complexity and build for the long term. His approach combines strategic insight with a strong sense of integrity, underpinned by a belief in doing good work with good people.
Over the past decade, Dylan Harper has held senior executive positions across the private, public, and third sectors — including Interim CEO, Non-Executive Director, and Chair of a national charity. His leadership career spans complex business transformations, governance reform, and commercial repositioning, with a focus on creating sustainable, people-centred growth. He has led multi-million-pound turnarounds, supported founders through exit strategies, and restructured teams and services to deliver long-term value.
Current Interests
Dylan is always keen to connect with people and organisations doing meaningful, values-led work - particularly where he can offer strategic insight, leadership support, or help unlock the next stage of growth.
He is currently particularly interested in:
– Purpose-led businesses across Scotland and the wider UK
- Interim Appointments across the UK
– Charity board and trustee roles in health, social impact, and the creative sector
– Advisory or investment opportunities in overlooked or high-potential organisations
– Collaborations with founders looking to scale, evolve, or exit with clarity and care
If you're building something ambitious - and want to do it well - Dylan welcomes a conversation.
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"Dylan brought clarity and calm to what could have been a chaotic period of change. His ability to cut through complexity and align the leadership team was instrumental in our turnaround — both financially and culturally."
Business Transformation & Leadership
"As a founder navigating growth and eventual exit, I couldn’t have asked for a better advisor. Dylan was commercially sharp, personally grounded, and deeply respectful of what mattered most to me throughout the process."
Founder Mentoring & Exit Support
"As a first-time founder, having Dylan in my corner made all the difference. He asked the right questions, challenged my thinking, and helped me build a roadmap that actually reflected my ambitions. His support was strategic, grounded - and never patronising."
Start-up Mentoring & Strategic Support
"What sets Dylan apart is his combination of strategic depth and human insight. He’s not just advising on commercial growth — he’s building trust, shaping purpose, and helping businesses make decisions that last."
Investment & Advisory Support
"Dylan is a values-led leader who understands the realities of board dynamics and sector complexity. As Chair, he’s helped us think bigger, act smarter, and stay true to our mission — all while making the work feel lighter."
Charity Strategy & Governance
Turning complexity into clarity for Founders, Boards and organisations ready to grow.
Commercial experience. Strategic insight.
A human approach.
Dylan Harper is a senior business leader with a track record of transforming organisations, unlocking growth, and building resilient teams. He works at the intersection of strategy, people, and purpose — supporting business owners, boards, and organisations to navigate change, raise capital, and scale sustainably.
