• Business Strategy Support

    With decades of experience of owning and leading businesses through growth, transformation and change, I work with organisations to design and deliver simple but highly effective strategies that achieve revenue growth and through careful planning, sustainable success. Strategies that last and results that matter, as I help organisations & individuals move from vision to execution.

    Whether you are a start-up, an SME ready to scale, or an established organisation needing to realign for future growth, I provide practical, hands-on guidance rooted in lived experience. My approach combines commercial insight, a people-first culture, and a proven track record of delivering results in highly regulated and competitive industries.

    From revenue growth and new market entry to mergers, acquisitions, and cultural transformation, I help leadership teams create strategies that are ambitious yet achievable. More importantly, I support the execution of those plans, ensuring your people, processes, and clients are aligned for lasting impact.

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    “We have worked with Karen Ellis for nearly 30 years; we are specialist engineering designers in a complex field of work and needed support in securing competitively priced insurance and the right level of cover for all international markets, including the USA. Karen’s wise counsel to us and deep understanding of how risk is perceived in this market allowed her to negotiate good terms on our behalf directly with insurers, to inform and educate underwriters and to support us through good times and bad. If ever someone was needed who could strip away the mystique of insurance and to work deep inside this complicated industry to secure the right cover, whether it be event based, construction based, for professional indemnity or for general cover, I couldn’t recommend Karen Ellis more highly. I truly do not know how we would have secured the cover we have over the years without her.”

    Clive Bowen, Founder and Director, Apex Circuit Design

    “Having previously worked closely with Karen, I can confidently say she is one of the most exceptional leaders I’ve had the privilege to collaborate with. Her strategic vision, calm authority, and ability to empower those around her made every project not only successful but genuinely enjoyable. Karen’s grasp of the insurance industry is second to none—her deep, intuitive understanding of client needs, market trends, and sector-specific intricacies is consistently impressive. Now, as a friend, I continue to admire the same qualities that made her such a remarkable colleague. Karen brings warmth, sincerity, and a natural ease to every relationship. She has a rare gift for turning professional connections into lasting friendships, and her presence is always uplifting. I feel lucky to know her both professionally and personally.”

    Emma Ferrier, Operations Director, Fox Ferrier Limited

    “I have entrusted Karen, as adviser for my insurance requirements as a racing driver and brand owner. She was after all taught by a true gentleman, Tim Clowes, who helped so many young racing drivers back in the day and she learned well. Her energy and respect for the racing community and her tireless work and support makes her part of the tightly knit community it is. Thanks for continuing the service and good luck!”

    David Brabham, F1 Driver & Le Mans 24 Winner