Dan Wells

Dan Wells

Founder | CEO | Business Leader
United Kingdom

Expertise

Scaling businesses
Fundraising and M&A
Exit planning
Startups & scaleups
Mid-market
Corporates
Finance
Board advisory

Sector Expertise

Technology
SaaS
Media
Telecoms
Real Estate
Construction
Education
Aviation
Travel
Manufacturing

Dan is an ex-KPMG Big Four equity partner and was previously an audit engagement partner at Deloitte. Dan has significant experience of delivering senior finance function roles and has also provided audit and advisory services to startups, scaleups and large corporations in numerous locations, including the UK, Europe, US, Africa and Middle East.

Dan has worked with finance leaders for over 20 years and loves helping talented individuals to climb the career ladder. Becoming a CFO is incredibly challenging and his career aspiration is to create world-class community-led CFO training programs and support networks. These ensure that you will never feel lonely or unsupported in your role.

Dan meets with dozens of finance leaders on a weekly basis to help overcome their biggest challenges, covering a wide range of topics including soft skills, leadership, imposter syndrome, communication, relationship building, gravitas, influencing, personal brand, resilience, value enhancement and impact. He regularly participates in public speaking events, chairing webinars and facilitating workshops, and is a leading commentator in the CFO profession.

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Work Experience

Founder and CEO - GrowCFO

Jan 2020 to Present · 5 yrs 11 mos United Kingdom

Professional Services and Consulting

Equity Partner - KPMG

May 2016 to Dec 2019 · 3 yrs 8 mos United Kingdom

Professional Services and Consulting

Head of TMT Private Markets and London High Growth Segment - Deloitte UK

Sep 2001 to May 2016 · 14 yrs 9 mos United Kingdom

Professional Services and Consulting