Rich Poole

Rich Poole works with ownership groups and boards across New Zealand.

His work centres on facilitating serious conversations where clarity, alignment and decision momentum are required.

Rich brings a rare combination of:

• founder experience
• family enterprise background
• structured facilitation capability

Experience

• Founder and seller of a national business (sold to a Fortune 500 company)
• Fourth-generation family enterprise background
• Extensive facilitation across ownership groups and boards
• Trusted by private companies and professional service firms

Rich works constructively alongside legal, accounting and governance professionals in complex ownership environments.


"Richard is very knowledgeable about business which is important, but also takes a holistic view as well with the work/life balance which is also a crucial component to the overall success of the business." Owner, 2nd-Gen Family Business

Track Record

Over the past 24 years Rich has worked with organisations across sectors including:

Automotive & Marine
The Giltrap Group, Orams Marine

Design & Construction
Trinity Interior Design, Built, PCR Concrete

Professional Services
The Advisory Group, Gallaghers Insurance

Health & Wellness
Southern Cross Healthcare, Palm Clinic, Zoom Pharmacy

Food & Beverage
Moa Brewing Company, Mondays Wholefoods, Wild Appetite

Technology & Innovation
Fenix UAS, Stellar Consulting

Travel & Luxury
AMPED Ski Adventures, Luxury Trail Company, HelloWorld

…along with many other businesses across retail, technology, social enterprise and NZ Inc.

“Working with Richard has had a hugely positive, transformative effect on my business and wellbeing. Their insightful advice provides the cut-through required when you are often too busy to look yourself. Richard’s experience in all aspects of business has been invaluable. ” Owner (Recently sold).

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