Board level thinking. Measurable growth.
Independent strategic advisory for CEOs, founders and leadership teams navigating growth, acquisition and transformation.
"Great corporate strategy creates distinctive value through purposeful competitive choices."
Rhotic Advisory provides independent, board-level strategic support to ambitious SMEs across Essex and the South East. We work alongside CEOs, founders and leadership teams to navigate the issues arising during growth, acquisition, restructuring and transformation. A boutique practice, we aim to be your trusted adviser.
About Rhotic AdvisoryWhat We Do
Advisory services
Rigorous thinking. Practical execution. Measurable outcomes.
Corporate Strategy
Defining direction, competitive positioning and long-term value creation.
Commercial Growth
Revenue strategy, market expansion and sales performance improvement.
M&A Advisory
Transaction strategy, due diligence support and post-acquisition integration.
Organisational Design
Structuring teams, roles and governance for scalable, high-performance operations.
Change Management
Leading transformation programmes with clarity, pace and stakeholder alignment.
Leadership Development
Building leadership capability and executive team effectiveness.
Strategic Communications
Narrative development, executive positioning, and stakeholder engagement.
Marketing Technology
CRM strategy, MarTech implementation and digital capability building.
Fractional Executive Support
Experienced board-level leadership on a flexible, part-time basis, The ultimate strategic resource your business needs, without the full-time overhead.
Enquire about fractional supportExpertise
Sectors we serve
Financial Services
Wealth management, IFA networks, insurance, lending and fintech.
Legal & Professional Services
Accountancy, consulting, recruitment and business services firms.
Property & Real Estate
Residential and commercial property, development and real estate advisory.
Marketing & Media
Creative agencies, media platforms, digital creators, publishing and editorial.
Your Adviser
Joe McGrath
Joe McGrath is an experienced business leader and award-winning entrepreneur with a track record of driving growth, leading transformation and building high-performance organisations across the professional services sector.
With deep expertise across financial and professional services, Joe has advised CEOs, founders and leadership teams at critical inflection points, from growth strategy and M&A to organisational redesign and market repositioning. He brings the rigour of a senior executive with the agility of an independent adviser.
Based in Chelmsford, Essex. Advising businesses across Essex and the South East.
Engagement Models
How we work
Rhotic Advisory operates on a flexible engagement model designed to meet your business where it is.
Project
A defined scope, clear deliverables and a fixed timeline. Ideal for strategy reviews, growth plans, M&A support and transformation programmes.
Interim
Short-term executive leadership to bridge a gap, lead a critical programme or provide senior capacity during a period of change.
Fractional
Ongoing board-level advisory on a part-time basis. A great strategic resource for your business, structured around specified requirements.
Feel good about your business
Book a no-obligation discovery meeting to explore how Rhotic Advisory can support your next stage of growth.