Will Draper
Commercial Ventures Board @Onwards & Upwards
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WORK HISTORY
Commercial Ventures Board @Onwards & Upwards
London, GB
Onwards & Upwards is a charity focused on breaking the cycle of reoffending. It operates a number of brands aimed at training offenders and providing employment, include XO Bikes and XO Barbers. The Commercial Ventures Board provides oversight to these businesses.
EDUCATION
City St George’s, University of London
Executive Coaching
Cranfield School of Management
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Durham University
Bachelor's degree, Economics
IR Society
Certificate in IR
Actuate Global
Certified Non Executive Director, Business Administration and Management, General
Institute of Fisheries Management
Certificate in Fisheries Management, Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
ABOUT WILL DRAPER
Will is an accomplished strategic and financial leader with 30 years\' experience supporting Boards and executive teams across international markets. He brings a balanced perspective shaped by corporate, advisory and entrepreneurial roles, combing analytical rigour with a commercial focus and a collaborative approach to decision-making. Will is a Strategy Consultant, Board Advisor, Entrepreneur, and Leadership Coach. He is the owner of Executive Consulting.com which specialises in strategy and financial advice for SMEs/start-ups. He sits on the Commercial Board for Onwards & Upwards, a charity focused on breaking the cycle of reoffending. He is a Director of Badwell Ash Holiday Lodges, a luxury rural retreat in the heart of Suffolk. Amongst his consulting assignments, he is currently Head of Partnerships & Acquisitions for SpeedyBooker - a fast-growing online bookings specialist, which owns UniversityRooms.com and FishPal.com amongst its brands. He has experience which spans strategy development, valuation, M&A, equity research, IPO planning, investor engagement, and mentoring/coaching, gained in financial services as an Equity Analyst, Head of Equity Research, and Director of Investor Relations, along with Management Consulting, working with companies ranging from blue chip multinationals to small start-ups, including running his own businesses. As a Non-Executive Director and Board Advisor, Will is focused on supporting effective governance, constructive challenge, and long-term value creation. He is passionate about developing leadership capability, strengthening organisational culture, and ensuring Boards have the clarity and insight needed to deliver sustainable success. Get in touch with Will to see how he could work with you to offer his expert blend of motivation, innovation, challenge, energy and experience to help you achieve your growth and career objectives.Cranfield MBA, Durham BA Economics, City University Coaching, currently studying Certified NED programme at Actuate Global.
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