Leigh Roberts
Non Executive Director @Kynetix
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WORK HISTORY
Non Executive Director @Kynetix
London, GB
Supporting the executive team as a Non-Executive Director, providing independent commercial and strategic challenge as the business scales. I work closely with the CEO on go-to-market strategy, pricing, organisational design, and growth planning, bringing practical operating experience from building and governing software businesses.My focus is on long-term value creation, decision quality, and supporting management without crowding execution.
EDUCATION
The University of Huddersfield
BSc, Computing, Business, Management
Huddersfield University - Computing
Business BSc(Hons), Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Mexborough College
Science BTEC, including Mathematics
ABOUT LEIGH ROBERTS
Executive Summary:Boards tend to spot the numbers slipping before they spot the decisions that caused it. Margin pressure, slow execution, and missed growth targets rarely come from effort. They come from unclear priorities, weak operating discipline, and governance that does not match the stage of the business.A good board does not “help management” by adding noise. It sets direction, challenges assumptions, protects long term value, and keeps capital and risk decisions honest.I am a board director and software operator who has scaled, acquired, and governed B2B software businesses, typically in the £5m to £20m revenue range. I have held group and portfolio leadership roles within Volaris Group, part of Constellation Software, with accountability across multiple autonomous businesses and full P&L ownership. I now lead Ascent Advisory Group, advising owners and boards on growth, value creation, funding, and exit readiness.What makes my approach different-> Operator judgement with board discipline, clear on where oversight ends and execution begins-> Commercial focus that shows up in pricing, go to market choices, and capital allocation-> Practical governance that improves decision quality, leadership depth, and delivery rhythmWho I work with:Founder led and investor backed B2B software businessesChairs and CEOs navigating scale, integration, or margin pressureBoards that want stronger operating discipline without slowing the businessSocial proof: Delivered sustained EBITA above 35%, doubled revenue in a lead operating role, and drove 54% organic growth post acquisition, with portfolio accountability across the UK, Ireland, and North America.
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