Partner-led advisory for growth, performance, and value

Private-equity calibre thinking.
Operator-led delivery.

Aqueous Consulting helps businesses grow, stabilise, attract investment, and prepare for exit by combining board-level strategy with operational execution at scale.

Built on complementary senior experience: Dr. Jonathan Day (strategy, growth & capital) and Steven Clarke (operations & supply chain).

What we deliver

Clear strategy, operational control, and investor-ready execution — delivered by partners.

Growth

Growth Strategy

Prioritised pathways to profitable growth, grounded in market reality and execution capacity.

  • Portfolio & market focus
  • Value proposition & pricing
  • Go-to-market & scale planning
Operations

Performance & Bottlenecks

Operational clarity that unlocks throughput, service performance, margin and cash.

  • Supply chain & logistics optimisation
  • OTIF, KPI and governance frameworks
  • Cost reduction & margin protection
Capital

Investment & Exit Readiness

PE/VC-grade preparation that closes gaps before diligence and improves valuation outcomes.

  • Investor narrative & data-room readiness
  • Operational de-risking for investors
  • Exit preparation & value engineering

How we work

Aqueous Consulting is partner-led and problem-driven. We begin with a focused diagnostic, then align scope to outcomes and deliver with direct senior involvement throughout.