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Ed Olphin

Expertise

I am passionate about supporting small businesses. They are the lifeblood of our economy and communities we live in. I have picked up AI skills and with others I am in the process of developing a growth system (called Growthify) which helps businesses create growth plans modelled on the top 1% of businesses – the super successful ones. I hope this tool will help businesses in the future develop best in class strategies, plans and skills which will move them from surviving to thriving through better processes and learning.

As a former cricket coach I am still drawn to a game of cricket and I enjoy golf also but sometimes it is ‘a good walk spoiled’.
I am a foodie and a big fan of artisan producers (of which there are many in the East of England ) and encourage as many of them as I can while in my travels.

Experience

Edward (Ed) Olphin is a down-to-earth business leader, mentor and adviser who is passionate about helping businesses grow in a practical, sustainable way. He cares deeply about supporting the UK’s SME sector and enjoys working with leaders to bring clarity, confidence and momentum to their businesses.
Ed has experience across FMCG, food, retail, digital, hospitality and e-commerce, working in B2C, D2C and B2B environments. He has held senior roles at companies including Kettle Chips and Jordans Cereals, and has spent many years advising business owners, CEOs and boards on growth strategy, brand development, innovation, team alignment and change. His B2B work also includes leading advanced lead generation campaigns with strong results.
Known for his people-first style, Ed combines commercial thinking with warmth, honesty and practical action. He enjoys helping leaders step back from complexity, focus on what matters most and build resilient, customer-led businesses that stay true to their values. He is also a strong supporter of artisan brands, sustainable supply chains and the wider British food and SME community.
Ed is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (FCIM), Mars-trained in Sales, Marketing, Brand Management and Leadership, and completed ILM Level 7 training in 2022.

Out of Hours

I love being in the countryside and nature, and like many others I feel concern for the way we are treating our planet as a plunderable resource so sustainablility is high on my agenda. I recently bought a motorhome and this enables me to travel with my family all over the UK and to experience our beautiful and diverse country.

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