About us

James leads new launch projects, working closely with Founder Partners from the outset to help shape, design and test concepts and oversees all facets of the build to ensure the new firm is delivered on time and within budget. Once launched, James takes on a COO and strategic role helping ensure clients achieve their objectives, maximise profitability and have an effective operational platform as they grow.

Mike supports proposition development, business planning and fundraising activity for our launch clients. For more established clients his role covers strategy, financing, go-to-market, pricing, compensation design and performance improvement. Prior to Kindleworth, Mike was Strategy Director at a leading legal information and software business where he was responsible for growth strategy and M&A. Mike’s background is in strategy consulting, commercial due diligence and early stage venture capital investing.

Jonathan joined Kindleworth in 2014 and is a qualified accountant and experienced finance officer. Jonathan leads our Finance and Accounting function for Kindleworth, working with founding partners to help them establish their budgets and monthly reporting whilst building their finance operational processes, controls, and systems.

Frances leads on HR, working with founding partners to help them establish their firm with the right resource, at the right time, as well as helping them shape the culture and people practices that will attract and retain the talent they need to succeed.

Tom leads the Risk & Compliance team, which helps firms to launch and to manage their regulatory and legal obligations in the UK and beyond. Tom was previously the Head of Risk & Compliance at an international firm and through Kindleworth has been involved in setting up new firms, directing compliance and advising on risk and professional ethics.