Dan Davies
Founder, i-BDM Ltd
Dan created the i-BDM model in 2011 and has run a quality hands-on business development consultancy spanning multiple sectors including senior sales roles into government, defence, security and corporate. Specialist focus on technology innovation teams pre- and post-investment in high growth stages. Dan now manages a small portfolio of clients and manages the i-BDM Franchise Network as it grows.
Specialisms include: government, defence & security, international reseller networks, technology innovation startups and bid writing.
James Sutherland
Independent BDM
James has spent over a decade delivering new business for SMEs that were developing new products and services whilst looking to grow in new markets. In each role he has been responsible for engaging and influencing decision makers and senior management to broker deals that benefit all parties and it’s a responsibility he very much enjoys. James now manages a portfolio of clients looking after their business development and strategy.
Specialisms include: new product development, commercial exploitation, defence & security, decentralised systems.
Clive Smith
Franchise Manager
Clive is an accomplished franchise expert having run his own business for many years focusing on assisting early-stage franchisors to establish, grow and maintain effective franchise networks in the UK. His insight and mentoring in i-BDM provides additional credibility and expertise for franchisees to know they are buying into a franchise that can deliver support and quality as the bedrock to a successful consultancy business.
Specialisms include: franchise management, franchise development and design, operations management and mentoring for success.