We are the operationalimplementation people.
We bridge the gap between technical go-live and operational reality — ensuring your people, processes, and systems work together to deliver the ROI your investment was promised.
Big consultancy thinking. Without the big consultancy overhead.
When your challenges span procurement, production, logistics, and beyond, you need experts who understand how each piece connects. That's our focus: the end-to-end operational flow that drives your business.
Unlike generalist consultancies, we don't spread ourselves thin. Unlike niche specialists, we don't fix one area while breaking another. We bring deep manufacturing and supply chain expertise, and the commercial awareness to ensure improvements actually reach your bottom line.
What you get
A partner, not a vendor
When blockers arise, we find a way forward together. Your success is not just our goal, it is how we measure ourselves.
Advice you can trust
You'll hear what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. If something isn't necessary, we won't recommend it.
Hands-on delivery
No slide decks left behind. We stay with you through implementation, doing the actual work to bridge strategy and execution.
Results you can prove
Success is defined upfront and measured throughout. You will know exactly what value has been delivered, and so will your stakeholders.
Fix one area without breaking another
Your business is interconnected. Cutting costs in procurement can starve production. Pushing manufacturing harder can overwhelm distribution. That is why change management underpins everything we do. We see the whole flow, so improvements in one area do not create problems somewhere else.
Change Management
Successful change requires more than a project plan. We help you understand the full impact of change across your organisation and create realistic paths to adoption.
- Understanding the nature and scope of changes
- Assessing impacts across people, process, and systems
- Identifying required mitigations and dependencies
- Creating realistic, actionable implementation plans
Change that sticks
Because we understand how change ripples through an organisation, we help you anticipate resistance, address concerns early, and build the capability needed for lasting success.
Where do you see yourself?
These are the situations where we typically help. If you are facing something similar, we should talk.
"Costs are too high"
We find efficiency gains across your operations, often 20-30%, without compromising quality or service.
"Major change is coming"
We prepare your organisation for transformation (ERP, M&A, restructure) so it succeeds, not just goes live.
"Operations are not performing"
We diagnose root causes and implement improvements that deliver measurable P&L impact within months.
"Lack internal bandwidth"
We supplement your team with experienced hands who deliver, not just advise, so you are not left holding the work.
Purpose-built solutions
Technology solutions designed to solve real operational challenges. Each product is built from years of hands-on experience helping businesses transform.
Coming Soon
New product in development
We're always building. Our next solution is in development—designed to solve the operational challenges our clients face every day.
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Need something custom?
Our products solve common challenges, but we also build bespoke solutions tailored to your specific operational needs.
Operational value creation for your portfolio
We partner with PE firms and their portfolio companies to drive operational improvements that deliver measurable returns, from pre-deal diligence through to exit preparation.
Operational Due Diligence
De-risk the investment
Operational due diligence that goes beyond the spreadsheet. We assess management capability, operational readiness for change, and identify both risks and value creation opportunities before you commit.
100 Day Plan & Turnaround
Hit the ground running
The first 100 days set the tone for the entire hold period. We help you move fast: building momentum, capturing quick wins, and establishing the operational foundations for sustained improvement.
Value Creation
Accelerate returns
We work alongside portfolio company management to drive operational improvements that deliver measurable EBITDA impact. Implemented change with P&L results, not strategy decks.
Exit Preparation
Maximise sale value
Position your portfolio company for a premium exit. We help build the operational story, address known weaknesses, and ensure the business can withstand buyer scrutiny.
Why PE firms work with us
We're built for the realities of private equity: speed, accountability, and results.
We implement, not just advise
Your portfolio companies need doers, not more consultants producing decks. We embed with management teams and deliver tangible results.
PE economics, PE timelines
We understand the investment clock is ticking. Our work is scoped to deliver measurable impact within your hold period, not open-ended engagements.
Management partnership
We work with your management teams, not around them. Our goal is to build capability that outlasts our engagement and supports your exit story.
Flexible engagement models
From focused sprints to embedded support, we structure engagements to match your portfolio company needs and investment thesis.
Delivered by a team you enjoy working with
We are delivery focused, but we also bring a sense of fun and energy that makes the process engaging. We operate as one solid team: supportive, approachable, and human, creating an environment where clients actually look forward to our meetings.
Tim Kershaw
Chairman
Founder and Chairman with over thirty years in consultancy, bringing strategic insight across industries to guide clients to effective solutions.
Bob Heward
Finance Director | Partner
Managing Partner since 2001, passionate about building talented teams and connecting with clients through commitment to results.
Rob Baldwin
Solutions Director
Driving business growth through strategic intelligence solutions and high-performing teams, with a relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence.
Gareth Turner
Commercial Director
Over 10 years delivering sustainable improvement projects, empowering client teams to achieve practical and pragmatic change.
Mat Allman
Head of Business Transformation Services
8+ years at Libra with proven 8:1 ROI track record, bridging project teams and client workforces across manufacturing and supply chain.
Mike Sacker
Director of Supply Chain Practice
30 years in supply chain and logistics, delivering real value through change management aligned solutions across multiple sectors.
Lance Kearon
Operations Director
40-year career at Board level, combining practical business experience with psychology to unlock human potential across FTSE 100 companies.
Results that reach the bottom line
Every engagement starts with a clear definition of success. Here's what that looks like when it's delivered.
“I can confidently say Libra's contribution was invaluable. They demonstrated exceptional knowledge and resilience in their respective fields and brought fresh perspectives in helping us achieve a seamless major transition.”
Andrew De Vere - Business Unit Director, Wincanton
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Supply chain reimagined
Challenge: High inventory costs and poor on-time delivery were eroding margins and customer satisfaction.
End-to-end supply chain optimisation delivered sustained cost reduction while improving service levels.
ERP that actually worked
Challenge: Previous ERP implementations had failed to deliver promised benefits due to poor adoption.
Comprehensive change management ensured the technology delivered its full value from day one.
Production transformation
Challenge: Multiple sites with inconsistent practices, long changeovers, and low OEE.
Lean transformation across all sites created a continuous improvement culture that sustains itself.
The impact we deliver together
Real outcomes from our partnerships. These results reflect what we achieve working alongside our clients, not just advising them.
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Insights from the front line
Practical perspectives on operational challenges, drawn from our work with businesses across industries.
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What's your biggest operational challenge?
Describe what you're facing and we'll have an initial conversation to explore whether we can help. No sales pitch, just an honest assessment of whether there's a fit.
Our Promise: We treat every recommendation as if it were for our own business. If you don't need it, we won't sell it. Honest advice, always.