About Terence
I work with founders, CEOs and MDs of businesses generating €2M to €500M in annual revenue, in any sector, across Ireland and the UK.
You have built something real. Now you need stronger leadership, clearer numbers and a business that does not depend on you for every decision. I know that position because I've been in it.
References
First-hand perspectives on leadership, execution and building business value.
Acquisition & public-company leadership
“What sets Terence apart is his rare ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution while also building strong, accountable teams. He understands how to drive performance and growth without losing sight of culture and people, a combination that is increasingly difficult to find in leadership today.”
Mark Thomson
Former CFO, Measurement Specialties, Inc.
Read Mark’s full referenceChairman's perspective · SteriPack & EPC
“He built strong management teams, put real processes in place, and created the kind of operational discipline that meant the business didn't depend on any one person. The results spoke for themselves: the companies grew, the teams stepped up, and the businesses became significantly more valuable as a result.”
Gary MacManus
Former Chairman, SteriPack & EPC
Read Gary’s full referenceExcerpts from the full references on the About page.
The Story Behind the Numbers
Operating and scaling experience, with the company and role behind each result.
01 / Operating leadership / MBO & sale
$2.4M → $63M
I led BetaTHERM through an MBO and grew it from $2.4M to $63M before selling it. That is where I learned what it takes to build a business that does not depend on the owner.
Read the case study02 / Group Vice President / Public company
$120M → $400M
As Group VP at Measurement Specialties, a listed company, I contributed to growth from $120M to $400M. I saw how a larger business runs: the reporting, the cadence and the accountability.
03 / Chief Executive Officer / 24 months
€2M → €17M
As CEO of SteriPack Ireland, I grew revenue from €2M to €17M in two years. That meant building the team, the systems and the financial control fast enough to keep up.
Read the case study04 / Chief Operating Officer / Private buyout
€23M → €120M
Joined as COO from day one of a private buyout. The business grew from €23M to €120M.
Across My Career
01 / EXPERIENCE
First-hand leadership across teams, acquisitions and sectors.
02 / EXPERIENCE
Building businesses, growing revenue and preparing for exit.
03 / EXPERIENCE
Experienced perspective for CEOs and boards.
Recognition
EY Entrepreneur of the Year: National Finalist
References
First-hand perspectives on leadership, execution and building business value.
Acquisition & public-company leadership
Former CFO, Measurement Specialties, Inc.
“I worked as a business partner to Terence while serving as Chief Financial Officer of Measurement Specialties, Inc., a global sensor solutions company traded on the NASDAQ. Through the acquisition of Terence’s temperature sensing business, I had the opportunity to see firsthand the quality of leadership, innovation, and operational excellence he brought to the organization.
As the CEO of the acquired temperature sensing business, Terence built an exceptional team and developed highly differentiated technology that significantly strengthened Measurement Specialties’ sensing portfolio and immediately expanded enterprise value. Beyond the success of his own business, he became a highly respected leader across the broader Measurement Specialties, Inc. organization, helping shape technology innovation, operational best practices, and long-term business strategy.
What sets Terence apart is his rare ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution while also building strong, accountable teams. He understands how to drive performance and growth without losing sight of culture and people, a combination that is increasingly difficult to find in leadership today.
I would recommend Terence without hesitation to any business owner or leader seeking meaningful, immediate, and long-lasting impact in growing both operational capability and enterprise value.”
Chairman's perspective · SteriPack & EPC
Former Chairman, SteriPack & EPC
“I worked alongside Terence as Chairman while he served as CEO of both SteriPack and EPC. What stood out immediately was his ability to take a business that was growing but unstructured and turn it into something that could scale properly.
He built strong management teams, put real processes in place, and created the kind of operational discipline that meant the business didn't depend on any one person. The results spoke for themselves: the companies grew, the teams stepped up, and the businesses became significantly more valuable as a result.
Terence has a rare combination: he understands the numbers, but he also understands people. He knows how to get a leadership team aligned and accountable without creating a culture of fear. That's not easy to find.
I'd recommend him without hesitation to any business owner who wants to build something that runs properly and is worth something when they're ready to step back.”
How I Help
I combine executive coaching, practical consulting and strategic advisory to help you:
predictable sales and customers who stay, without relying on the founder's relationships.
the right people in the right roles, owning outcomes without being chased.
clear ways of working, so quality does not depend on who is in the building.
weekly priorities, measures and meetings that turn decisions into action.
knowing where profit is made and lost, with cash you can predict.
a business that performs without you in the middle of everything.
Transferability matters even if you never plan to sell. A business that performs without you is stronger to own, easier to hand over and more attractive to a buyer if you ever choose that route.
I'm also writing Built to Run Without You, a practical operating system for founder-led businesses.
Explore the Exit Strategy ProgrammeThat number is your problem, and our starting point.