Silverback Consultancy helping financial advisory firms become exit-ready, more profitable, and easier to run — whether you're planning to sell or not.

"Returning to the UK from Singapore in 2018 after a decade building our Asian operations, it was clear the business needed a different kind of support at board level. A changing of the guard was underway, with fresh leadership coming in and a longer-serving generation stepping back. What was needed was someone who understood the UK wealth management landscape from the inside and could help navigate that transition with experience and credibility. That person was Paul.

Brought in as a board adviser in 2020 on a retained basis, the working relationship clicked from the outset. Paul is one of those rare people who combines genuine sector experience with the ability to challenge your thinking without undermining your confidence, and he became a trusted sounding board at a pivotal time for the business.

Two contributions stood out. First, Paul played a meaningful role in supporting the leadership transition itself, when Jeremy stepped up to Chair and the Global CEO role came to me. It was the right move for the business, and Paul helped make it happen smoothly. Second, he brought real depth to the EOS journey. Having tested the framework successfully in Asia and begun rolling it out globally, Paul's experience gave the implementation real momentum.

The Fry Group was sold in 2023. By that point the business knew what it stood for, where it was going, and how it wanted to get there. That clarity did not happen by accident. Working with Paul during that period was genuinely enjoyable. We thought well together, and that is rarer than it sounds. Now, at a new stage, it is a pleasure to be alongside him again, this time helping other businesses navigate their own challenges and opportunities."

“Without the expertise and support of Paul at SilverBack Consultancy we could not have began the implementation of a new company operating system so efficiently. Paul ‘held our hand’ throughout the process and made what could have been incredibly painful and stressful an enjoyable experience. Paul continued to support us right up to the point when we sold the business, and we will be forever grateful for his involvement”

“There are very few trusted individuals whom I seek counsel and guidance from in the Financial Services Industry. Too many look at what is in it for themselves. Paul stands out as a true gentleman and trusted advisor, his knowledge and experience help me shape strategy and solve issues in today's complex FS landscape. He has been a sounding board for too many years I can recall, and his wide network of contacts have been extremely useful when trying to sort the smoke and mirrors…”

“Paul, is an extremely professional individual, who has great insight in to the Investment world which is always supported by well documented research. I found him to very approachable and listens really well to the situation. Paul has been really helpful to our business.”