David is a well-known and well-connected industry figure and a widely experienced hire industry leader. Previously David was a Director of SGB Youngman, the largest supplier of access equipment to the hire sector and spearheaded the expansion of the now almost ubiquitous BOSS tower system. Subsequently David was Managing Director of Speedy Services Plc and latterly has operated as a senior advisor to several large hire organisations.

He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, not only as a supplier to hire companies, but also running and operating within them.  An expert in marketing-driven business transformation he is also a visionary and specialist in the art of the possible.

Chris is an award-winning specialist in brand and marketing and has more than 30 years’ experience of creating brand and business development initiatives in many sectors and particularly in the hire arena.

Creator of Speedy Services Plc’s National Business Award Winning Safety from the Ground, Getting Greener and Green Option safety and environmental programmes, he is adept at identifying opportunities to differentiate and add value to company and brand propositions.

Josh is arguably one of the most recognised names in the hire industry, both in the UK and overseas.

Josh has extensive personal experience, having disposed of and acquired several major companies/brands within the rental space.

With 45 years’ experience supplying innovative and market leading products to the sector, Josh truly understands the market, the individuals and the industry dynamics.  Considered, connected and respected for his integrity, Josh brings a wealth of experience and contacts to the team.

Mark has a wealth of commercial savvy, systems and experience across many commercial sectors. He can advise on process improvement and corporate matters and options in advance of the appointment of legal and accountancy professionals.

Nadine is our ‘match-making ‘consultant and as such is responsible for identifying appropriate buyers for sellers and appropriate sellers for buyers. She is a key contributor to our mission to optimise value via strategic fit.

Nadine has worked in the equipment hire sector for over 27 years. She co-founded her own business, Kelsey Plant Hire, in 1994. Her initial roles as general administrator, hire desk controller and qualified CPC qualified transport manager soon evolved into hands-on Managing Director before eventually selling the business in 2021 to the FTH Hire Group, happily through The Hire Exchange.

Nadine brings a wealth of first-hand experience and knowledge of both the Hire Business and the process of business selling. Her industry knowledge and rental experience were acknowledged in 2019 when she was accepted as the CPA Council representative for the South Eastern Counties.