About us
We have a track record of successfully dealing with uncertainty, complexity and handling the ups and downs of business.
The story of Garwood Solutions
March 2018
Robert Garner & Graham Underwood founded and launched Garwood Solutions Ltd
April - September 2018
First Professional Services Automation (PSA) engagement and first Target Operating Model engagement
January 2019
Simon England joined as a Partner
July 2019
First Mergers & Acquisition engagement
April 2020
In response to Covid19, Garwood launched the ‘Survive, stabilise, succeed’ programme to help professional services firms adapt
September 2020
20th Client Engagement
January 2021
Nick Golding joined as a Partner
June - December 2021
First Private Equity firm engagement and first ‘Big Four’ engagement
July 2022
Garwood launched the ‘Professional Services Leaders Lunch’ programme
July 2023
Paul Lines joined as an Associate Partner to renew our focus and services for Private Equity firms and Investors
September 2023
Fifth different Professional Services Automation (PSA) software used for implementation
January 2024
Growth Drivers Model launched for use in Professional Services & Private Equity Investments
February 2024
50th Client Engagement
50+
Professional Service Clients Engaged
25
PSA Projects Completed
12
Value creation and M&A mandates completed
Our Advisors
There had already been companies that had begun to approach me over the last three or four years, so Garwood Solutions helped me do due diligence to check out those companies, in terms of values of course and in relation to size and strategies
Chief Executive OfficerFast-growing UK-based Strategic and IT Consultancy
Having received a speculative offer for my business, I appointed Garwood to help me evaluate it and subsequently, concluding it was the wrong offer, to take my business to market. Garwood Solutions provided the expertise I required in a calm, supportive manner that derisked the process and optimised the outcome. Garwood led me and my leadership team through an initial market engagement, offer evaluation and finally, deal negotiation. Their advice and guidance as well as leadership was invaluable to me in selling my business.
Founder and CEOA Leading Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Consultancy
I worked with Garwood as they supported us during our implementation of a PSA platform. Their knowledge of operational best practice for professional services organisations proved invaluable as they challenged our team each time we started to fall into the trap of maintaining the status quo. The team would be an asset to any professional services firm considering process or IT change.
Program DirectorLarge International Technology Services Provider
I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with Graham on projects from M&A to CRM. He is a committed leader and analytical thinker who I recommend for any process, IT or change management project in the financial or professional services industry.
Chief Information & Process OfficerLarge International Technology Services Provider
Garwood’s business process knowledge and experience was invaluable during our Kimble implementation, helping cut through some of the difficult configuration questions and achieve what was a very aggressive implementation timeline.
Operations DirectorUK-based Embedded Technology Services Provider
The Garwood difference and unique value is that they bring personal, deep experience of Consulting and Professional Services businesses. They've built and run these businesses themselves and know the reality. So what we get is focused and pragmatic - not theoretical. It's instantly applicable and valuable - not just to us the investor - but even more importantly to the leadership team taking the business forward.
Jay Salter, Investment DirectorGCP