“Through the personal growth I have achieved whilst working with Merryck, my professional effectiveness and business results have also grown. Whilst managing my business through difficult market conditions the process of working with Merryck has allowed me to get true perspective on how I should respond to those challenges both in terms of the needs of the business and my own personal objectives. It is that blend of addressing the reality of business along with your own personal growth that marks out Merryck. As such it represents a real investment in your business with a tangible return for everyone involved”.
Simon Wright, CEO, Virgin Entertainment Group International

“I became a client of Merryck as I was preparing my company for sale. Merryck’s strategy and insightful advice came at an important stage of the negotiations and played an integral part in preparing the company for its successful sale. The result was a higher price than expected and a relatively stress free sale. The experience was invaluable and highly rewarding to me personally and in business, and I continue to be a supporter of Merryck”.
John Davy, CEO, Jongleurs Comedy Club Ltd

“I worked with Merryck & Co. for a four year period from 2001-2004. This was a period during which I made a major career change and Merryck and Co. were instrumental in helping me assess the opportunities and choices that I needed to make. Their focus on a whole life balance for the individual executive and the time spent in understanding the medium and long term life goals meant they were able to add real value when it came to evaluating alternative career paths”.
Michael Joseph, previously Managing Director Structured Finance, Lloyds TSB

“I have found the experience to be personally challenging and rewarding. Working with David has been an absolute delight, his advice insightful and it is helping me to find or refine highly practical solutions to the issues that I face”.
Andrew Hosty, CEO - Technical Ceramics Division, The Morgan Crucible Company

“Being introduced to David Carter and Merryck & Co was one of my great fortunes in life. David became my mentor when I was CEO of the London Chamber Orchestra; his advice and support played an important part not only in the development and success of the organisation, but also in my personal development as an executive.

Before I met David, LCO was run mainly on passion and emotion rather than business acumen; David gave me the confidence to step back, look at situations from a purely business/commercial perspective and believe in my judgment, before injecting the passion and emotion (which he recognised as being a crucial part of my role) back into the mix.

The knowledge that there was someone to turn to for expert, unbiased and unfettered advice was most reassuring, and I very much hope that my association with Merryck & Co will continue in my next role and for many years to come”.
Huw Davies, Former CEO, London Chamber Orchestra

“Your focus on profit and performance with a ready appreciation of the demands of the CEO really attracted me. My retreat was simply outstanding. Our work together has broadened my horizons to the extent that my role as a leader has forever changed for the better”.
Stephen Routledge, Managing Director, HSBC Investment Bank

“I took over running the UK division of a FTSE 100 company and our profit collapse in my first year was the major reason our stock was the worst FTSE performer in 2003. Without the counsel of Merryck, I would not have survived, personally, and we would not be achieving the strong, sustainably based recovery, we are now enjoying.”
John Dunsmore, Managing Director Scottish Courage (Scottish & Newcastle)

“Over the last 3 years I have grown our revenues by over 30% pa and increased profits significantly exceeding plan each year. My Merryck Mentor and the other participants on the Business Leaders Forum have provided me with invaluable insights and feedback, wisdom and guidance as well as a safe place to be heard, understood and to give some meaning and perspective on my whole life, at work and at home. It has been invaluable and I have certainly achieved the 10x ROI many times over from the support I have received from my mentors and fellow BLF’ers.”
John G Moore EVP Dell EMEA

“My retreat was simply fantastic. I really needed to sort some things out and I got clarity and perspective that were invaluable. I have implemented all of the ideas that came up and the results are dramatic. I feel I have found an extra gear in my gear box. Thank you.”
Peter Crook – CEO Barclaycard (Barclays)

“Merryck & Co. was my secret weapon - it made all the difference to my success. I believe so much in what Merryck can do for CEOs that I invested in the company!”
Barbara Cassani – former CEO GO and Veuve Cliquot Business Woman of the Year, 2002

“I am working 50% more on my business and 50% less in my business. Our profits are 50% ahead of last year. I seem to have 50% more time for my family and me. I am 100% happier”
Jeremy Lang - CEO Chilprufe, European Textile Company

“As we climb the ladder of success, we only get feedback that we’re as smart as we need to be. In fact, the higher we go more is at stake – in business and personal life. And that is when it’s most critical to have a trusted mentor”.
Peter Kallos, CEO Petro Canada, Global Oil and Gas Company