The Founders Behind Acentis

 

Acentis was created by leaders who understand both sides of the executive market.

The pressure on organisations to access experienced leadership quickly, and the desire of senior executives to work in more flexible, high-impact roles.

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Why Build Acentis?

Our founders bring together experience across executive leadership, commercial growth, finance, operational delivery and technology-led transformation.

Together they built Acentis around a simple belief: organisations should have access to proven executive capability without the cost, delay or rigidity of traditional recruitment or consultancy.

Acentis combines board-level judgement with a modern, flexible leadership model.

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Zara Skinmore FCA

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Zara provides executive oversight across finance, people and client delivery; helping ensure Acentis operates to the standards expected of a board-level leadership business.

Key focus

  • Financial oversight
  • People & culture
  • Client experience
  • Delivery standards
  • Business performance

Matthew Allen

Founder

Matt leads Acentis’ commercial relationships and executive network; connecting clients with the right leadership capability.

Key focus

  • Client relationships
  • Business development
  • Executive network
  • C-Suite deployment
  • Strategic partnerships

Martin Davis

Executive Chairman

Martin leads Acentis’ strategy, governance and market positioning; shaping the development and future direction of the business.

Key focus

  • Strategy & governance
  • Board leadership
  • C-Suite as a Service evolution
  • Private equity & investors
  • Technology & AI

Built by leaders, for leaders

Acentis was built by people who have led organisations through growth, transformation, investment and change.

We understand the pressures of executive leadership because we’ve experienced them ourselves.

Our focus is simple: connect organisations with trusted executive leaders who deliver practical commercial outcomes.

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Private equity and venture capital investors can deploy Acentis experienced leaders across portfolio companies to support value creation, transformation, integration and preparation for future investment or exit.

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Acentis interim executives provide immediate leadership during periods of change, stabilising operations, maintaining momentum and delivering clear priorities while the organisation prepares for its longer-term structure.

Interim Leadership

The right executive can accelerate growth by bringing experience, judgement and external perspective to complex decisions, while strengthening the leadership team already in place. Explore the Acentis C-Suite as a Service model.

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