Meet the Team
Allan Presland
Allan Presland
Allan Presland
Allan Presland is the Chairman of Fairmountain Capital Ltd and a Partner in Fairmountain LLP. He gives guidance to the Group on strategic growth, governance and oversight.
Allan is Founder of Parenta Group the UK’s largest training provider for the childcare sector, the business was listed in 2018. He set up Parenta Trust, a charity that h
Allan Presland is the Chairman of Fairmountain Capital Ltd and a Partner in Fairmountain LLP. He gives guidance to the Group on strategic growth, governance and oversight.
Allan is Founder of Parenta Group the UK’s largest training provider for the childcare sector, the business was listed in 2018. He set up Parenta Trust, a charity that has built several schools in Africa for underprivileged and orphaned children.
Allan was Chairman of MBH Corp Plc a business listed on the Frankfurt and Dusseldorf exchanges that specialises in investment into SME businesses. He is Founder and Chairman of Amplify Investments and has a number of other Non-Executive roles.
Allan holds an MBA from Oxford University, a BSc in Building Services Engineering and Management from Reading and a Diploma in Marketing from the IOM. He wrote the best-selling book “Improving the Business of Childcare”.
A resident of Singapore, Allan is finding time between assignments to write his second business book.
Richard Brady
Allan Presland
Allan Presland
Richard is a Founder of Fairmountain Capital Ltd and the Managing Partner of Fairmountain LLP. He specialises in strategic management, business valuations, tax efficient deal structures, investment and company turnaround strategies.
He has many years experience as an Executive Director for companies in the Financial Services Sector. Work
Richard is a Founder of Fairmountain Capital Ltd and the Managing Partner of Fairmountain LLP. He specialises in strategic management, business valuations, tax efficient deal structures, investment and company turnaround strategies.
He has many years experience as an Executive Director for companies in the Financial Services Sector. Working with HSBC, AIG, Zurich and CPP Group Plc, both in the UK and Asia.
Richard spent 9 years living in Shanghai and Hong Kong and set up businesses in 6 countries across the region. He has successfully built and sold a number of companies and helps SME owners benefit from this experience. Richard has held Non-Executive Directorships for companies in Financial Services, Training, Recruitment, Technology and Property.
He is a shareholder in a range of SME businesses and responsible for the strategic direction of Fairmountain Capital.
Richard speaks Mandarin Chinese and French, supports Nottingham Forest FC, loves fly fishing, playing the guitar and walking the dogs. Richard lives in the Cotswolds with his wife and has two grown up children.
Paul Williams
Allan Presland
Michael Cotler
Paul is a Founder Partner and has had over 30 years experience in Financial Services working in the City of London with companies and high net worth individuals (HNWI). Advising them on a wide range of investments and tax planning options. Paul initially trained as a quantity surveyor for a building firm and is a Non-Executive Director
Paul is a Founder Partner and has had over 30 years experience in Financial Services working in the City of London with companies and high net worth individuals (HNWI). Advising them on a wide range of investments and tax planning options. Paul initially trained as a quantity surveyor for a building firm and is a Non-Executive Director and business and management consultant for a number of companies and has experience with London based Family Offices, Private Equity houses, Tax Advisors, Corporate Finance and Law firms. Paul works with his specialist teams to deal with the more complex deal structuring and corporate finance. He also helps with advice to business owners on post sale personal investments and taxation. Paul commutes regularly to London from Surrey where he lives with his wife and has two grown up children.
Michael Cotler
Michael Cotler
Michael Cotler
Michael is a Founder Partner and an entrepreneur at heart, he started his career as an optician and then went on to build successful franchises for Subway and Specsavers. Michael learned the skills of strategic leadership and driving profitability the hard way and he has used this to benefit a range of companies with his professional con
Michael is a Founder Partner and an entrepreneur at heart, he started his career as an optician and then went on to build successful franchises for Subway and Specsavers. Michael learned the skills of strategic leadership and driving profitability the hard way and he has used this to benefit a range of companies with his professional consultancy practice.
His business experience gives him invaluable expertise to help companies improve sales and profits. Highly regarded for his objectivity and ability to look at problems from different perspectives. A graduate of Cranfield University's Business Growth Programme, Michael is Yorkshire based and a shareholder in various companies around the Leeds area.
James Howes
Michael Cotler
Darren Chester
James is a Founder Partner and focusses on identifying target companies for Fairmountain to invest in. James has had previous international experience with companies such as Coca-Cola, HSBC and Worldpay which give him a broad depth of understanding of business. He has mastered a range of skills through running his own business consultancy
James is a Founder Partner and focusses on identifying target companies for Fairmountain to invest in. James has had previous international experience with companies such as Coca-Cola, HSBC and Worldpay which give him a broad depth of understanding of business. He has mastered a range of skills through running his own business consultancy group and brings this knowledge to the table working with Fairmountain clients.
James studied English Literature and Philosophy at the University of Liverpool and lives with his wife and young family in London.
Darren Chester
Michael Cotler
Darren Chester
Darren is a Fairmountain LLP Partner and comes from a military background, having served in the Royal Signals. Since leaving HM Forces Darren trained to become an Electrical Engineer.
He is a director of several companies in the electrical, building and construction sectors and works with companies in these sectors. He helps businesses to
Darren is a Fairmountain LLP Partner and comes from a military background, having served in the Royal Signals. Since leaving HM Forces Darren trained to become an Electrical Engineer.
He is a director of several companies in the electrical, building and construction sectors and works with companies in these sectors. He helps businesses to develop strategy but with a practical hands on approach. Darren focusses on marketing and lead generation and has a sharp focus on helping to improve profitability. He lives in Coventry with his young family and is a keen sports fan.
Martin Rimmer
Jauffrey Golinski
Martin Rimmer
Martin is a Fairmountain LLP Partner. He has been an Investor, Entrepreneur and Company Director over many years having built and sold several companies. Martin is a two times Parliamentary Candidate and former Councillor for the Royal Borough Windsor and Maidenhead and a former member of Scope’s Finance Committee . He has a B.Eng (Electr
Martin is a Fairmountain LLP Partner. He has been an Investor, Entrepreneur and Company Director over many years having built and sold several companies. Martin is a two times Parliamentary Candidate and former Councillor for the Royal Borough Windsor and Maidenhead and a former member of Scope’s Finance Committee . He has a B.Eng (Electrical Engineering) from Liverpool University and a BPREA in Vinfication and Viticulture from Lycée Viticole, Beaune France.
Martin is married to Isobel (also his business partner) and has three grown up children and divides his time between the UK and France.
Kurtis Rose
Jauffrey Golinski
Martin Rimmer
Kurtis is a Partner of Fairmountain LLP. He has been involved in mergers and acquisitions since 2018 as an Executive Director of CDK Group Services.
He previously worked in management and finance for multinational companies including Sodexo and Siemens.
Kurtis specialises in improving business efficiencies through the use of management
Kurtis is a Partner of Fairmountain LLP. He has been involved in mergers and acquisitions since 2018 as an Executive Director of CDK Group Services.
He previously worked in management and finance for multinational companies including Sodexo and Siemens.
Kurtis specialises in improving business efficiencies through the use of management and back office systems.
Kurtis has BSc (Hons) in from Leeds Becketts University and lives in Yorkshire. Outside of work he is fan of Formula One and football.
Jauffrey Golinski
Jauffrey Golinski
Jauffrey Golinski
Jauffrey is a Fairmountain Partner and is focussed on sales growth strategies and profit improvement with a strong focus on the recruitment sector.
He has 20 years’ senior management experience in Engineering, Manufacturing & the Software Industries.
Jauffrey leverages his expertise in B2B sales and business strategy to grow and scale com
Jauffrey is a Fairmountain Partner and is focussed on sales growth strategies and profit improvement with a strong focus on the recruitment sector.
He has 20 years’ senior management experience in Engineering, Manufacturing & the Software Industries.
Jauffrey leverages his expertise in B2B sales and business strategy to grow and scale companies while improving their profitability.
Jauffrey has a Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the French “Arts & Métiers” School and has moved from France to live and work in London
Chris Lee
Jacqueline Robins
Jacqueline Robins
Chris is a Partner of Fairmountain LLP
a founder of CDK Group Services, Managing Director of Cawoods and an Executive Director for KRCL Investments.
He worked for many years in the construction, engineering and electrical industries and uses this practical experience in helping identify and support complimentary businesses that join the G
Chris is a Partner of Fairmountain LLP
a founder of CDK Group Services, Managing Director of Cawoods and an Executive Director for KRCL Investments.
He worked for many years in the construction, engineering and electrical industries and uses this practical experience in helping identify and support complimentary businesses that join the Group.
Chris lives in South Yorkshire and is a self-confessed workaholic.
Jacqueline Robins
Jacqueline Robins
Jacqueline Robins
Jacqueline is a Fairmountain Associate Partner. She focusses on the introduction of new businesses to the Group and manages our Client relationships. She has over 20 years of Strategic HR and Management experience within International City Law Firms, working in Moscow, New York, London and Europe. With a further 11 years experience of se
Jacqueline is a Fairmountain Associate Partner. She focusses on the introduction of new businesses to the Group and manages our Client relationships. She has over 20 years of Strategic HR and Management experience within International City Law Firms, working in Moscow, New York, London and Europe. With a further 11 years experience of senior executive Interim roles within Local Government and the NHS. She has overseen large scale transformation programmes, restructures, business process re-engineering, IT systems and robotic process automation. Jacqueline has an MA in Human Resources is a Legal Executive, and certified Agile Project Management Practitioner.She spends time working between London and Spain.
Hugo Goodhew
Hugo Goodhew
Hugo Goodhew
Hugo is an Analyst for Fairmountain Capital Ltd. He is responsible for the valuation of businesses and analysis of company financial statements, management of deal flow and pipeline, various data analysis and report writing. Having gained his AAT qualifications, Hugo worked as a Finance Intern for a London lettings agency.
Hugo has a BS
Hugo is an Analyst for Fairmountain Capital Ltd. He is responsible for the valuation of businesses and analysis of company financial statements, management of deal flow and pipeline, various data analysis and report writing. Having gained his AAT qualifications, Hugo worked as a Finance Intern for a London lettings agency.
Hugo has a BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance from Oxford Brookes University and lives in Malvern with his two cats, he is a big sports fan especially Rugby and cricket.
Imam Slaoui
Hugo Goodhew
Hugo Goodhew
Imam is a Fund Analyst for Fairmountain Capital Ltd. He is responsible for business valuations, assisting with financing acquisitions, the due diligence process and the Fairmountain Fund. Imam was a Credit Analyst for BNP Paribas in Morocco, he developed a boutique hotel in Marrakesh and was responsible for the strategic asset allocation
Imam is a Fund Analyst for Fairmountain Capital Ltd. He is responsible for business valuations, assisting with financing acquisitions, the due diligence process and the Fairmountain Fund. Imam was a Credit Analyst for BNP Paribas in Morocco, he developed a boutique hotel in Marrakesh and was responsible for the strategic asset allocation of his family businesses. Having gained a B.A. (Hons) degree in Financial and Business Economics from Newcastle University, a Certificate in Quantitative Finance and an MSc with Distinction in Mathematical Trading and Finance from Cass Business School, he is putting this knowledge and experience to good use with the Fairmountain Group of companies. Imam now works from Casablanca and in his spare time he enjoys playing chess, travelling, and working out.