tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79810545615930526772009-11-13T08:20:16.894+13:00ISAMBARDactive ownership | aovernance & leadership | atrategy & performance | acquisition & divestmentJDDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15448047257333910899noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981054561593052677.post-85406779988257728202008-04-17T22:47:00.039+12:002008-12-06T22:42:38.930+13:00IntroductionIsambard is a boutique management and investment group.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Isambard Ltd:</span> <span>Our management company </span>works with business owners, directors and executives (and key advisers) to define <span style="font-style: italic;">and deliver</span> strategic change. Because our group focus is on active ownership, we do not normally seek out clients for our services; however, we will occasionally undertake engagements for organisations which approach us, either directly or through advisers. <span>Our services</span> include:<br /><ul><li>directorship, governance and leadership;</li><li>business strategy & operational improvement - both development and implementation;</li><li>ownership, acquisition & divestment - planning, preparation and execution, pre- and post-deal, buy-side and sell-side.</li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;">Isambard Investments Ltd: </span><span>Our investment company</span>'s current focus is co-investing with investment funds and private investors in established, attractive mid-size companies where our management company Isambard Ltd can play an active role.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jim Donovan</span>, Isambard's founder and principal, has led several mid-size technology-based companies as CEO, implementing major strategic and operational change, including turnarounds and expansion in Australasia, China, North America and Europe. He has planned and/or implemented M&A transactions on both the buy and sell sides. As an advisor, he has worked with the boards and senior executives of major corporations in New Zealand, Australia and SE Asia. He is a professional director with experience in the public and private sectors, as well as industry bodies. He speaks on business strategy and publishes a business weblog <a href="http://jimdonovan.net.nz/"><span style="font-style: italic;">En Avant</span></a>, which attracts an international readership.<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span>Isambard does not provide valuation, financial or legal advice (other than assessing business performance) and we do not usually promote businesses for sale. Isambard does not provide advice on investment in shares, bonds or other financial instruments.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7981054561593052677-8540677998825772820?l=www.isambardgroup.com' alt='' /></div>JDDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15448047257333910899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981054561593052677.post-74108382853523716502008-04-17T22:38:00.001+12:002008-04-19T09:43:59.137+12:00Contact<span style="font-weight: bold;">Isambard Limited<br />Isambard Investments Limited<br /></span><br />email: info@isambardgroup.com<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">New Zealand</span><br />mail: PO Box 1683, Wellington 6140, New Zealand<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Britain</span><br />TBA<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7981054561593052677-7410838285352371650?l=www.isambardgroup.com' alt='' /></div>JDDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15448047257333910899noreply@blogger.com