This covers most of my business journey over the last 35+ years.
Business Timeline
LeoGestetner Brand
Sharing some of my philosophies and ideas for a fulfilled life, along with ideas from others I resonate with.
2024
2024
Livio
Decided to share my health journey and help others. My Co-Founders also have their health journeys. Exciting to partner with my daughter!
Thankz Global Staffing
Leveraging 20+ years experience of hiring and managing skilled remote teams around the world to help US companies.
2020
2020
Manifesto HQ
Building a plugin to help B2B web apps get easy feedback from their users.
CitronWorks
An online marketplace for hiring remote workers. A DIY subscription model.
2019
2014
Thankz Feedback App
No relation to Thankz Global Staffing! An app and technology to allow businesses to get feedback.
Zenvoy
Building enterprise AI tools and moving to my first fully remote, global workforce.
2012
2011
Zecho
Saving companies money through Asian sourcing of products; and separately through SG&A savings with Group Purchasing.
JOT Properties
Planned and/or developed 3 large spec houses, redeveloped some single family house and update multifamily apartments.
2011
2009
Heath Capital
Platform was setup to support my US ventures and has evolved a lot since 2010!
TLG Brands
Setup to acquire the Fiorelli, Modalu, Skive and Toole, and Nica fashion labels, as the UK's leading supplier of affordable luxury handbags and accessories.
2008
2006
Myla
A luxury lifestyle brand offering sensuous lingerie and boudoir items and accessories.
The FitCo
The UK’s leader in Health Club Sports Retail, operating over 300 sites across the United Kingdom, including pro shops and kiosks.
2005
2005
Pure Lime
Danish brand, specializing in high-quality sportswear for women, with a strong focus on both comfort and functionality.
Zoggs
Zoggs is an Australian-born brand known for its innovative swimwear, goggles, and swim accessories, catering to swimmers of all levels, from beginners to triathletes.
2003
2002
Rose Mobile Optical
Providing mobile optical services, primarily within retirement homes.
Brands etc
Buying & building a portfolio of consumer brands with my brother.
2001
1998
ShopSmart
Started working with my brother to build a market leading shopping portal across UK, Germany, Sweden and France
Unicorn Computer Services
First business as an adult! Launched my second business (1st website!) after returning to the UK,
providing IT services to SMEs.
1995
1995
European Purchasing Magazine
My only job working for someone else! After moving back to the UK after university, sold advertising for 4 months.
Leopard Technology
Start at 13 - First selling second hand computers and then becoming a major dealer in North London, and writing bespoke software.