Ronan Powell

Investor at Powell

Business Mentor | Executive Advisor & Coach | Investor
2008 - Current
Mentor, advisor and coach to CEOs, entrepreneurs, executives and businesses. * Tailored and high-ROI business and leadership multiplier programs * Business mentoring and executive coaching * Special situations quick response * Leadership development * Accelerated Personal evolution * Growth & scale consulting: organic / strategic partnerships / M&A * A-Grade team design, executive team alignment, coaching * Valuation growth, multiple-arbitrage & exits * Dealmaking and negotiations * Impact through top talent * Partnering on the above whether as an investor or business partner Track record with references, using evidence-based methodologies. 100% client focused and transparent. We are measured by our clients on their own terms, based on what is essential and of highest value to them, across engagements ranging from several months to several years.

VC Limited Partner & Mentor
2021
Limited Partner and mentor at U.S based Mendoza Ventures - investing in early stage AI, Fintech and Cybersecurity companies that are targets for early acquisition. Mentoring and coaching portfolio CEOs across multiple areas including: funding, leadership, teaming, structure, strategy, positioning that converts, client acquisition, operations & implementation, negotiation and personal evolution. The fund is based out of the U.S. and we invest internationally to build companies, teams and innovation.

Board Director
2022
As the preeminent Irish Australian business organisation, the Irish Australian Chamber of Commerce connects the two countries to facilitate trade and business, acting as an important bridge for those wanting to make the most effective connections. Through events, programs and initiatives, the chamber provides members with a network of support, and a platform to further business objectives. Being an inclusive and diverse community, the IACC comprises a broad range of industry sectors and professionals, both nationally and internationally.

Book Author
2020
Since opening the coaching business in March 2008, I've believed that the world’s most valuable asset is talent, and the most valuable skill is leadership. Then, having been asked by clients for years to put some ideas and learnings around this on paper, I eventually decided to write The Leaders Source Code. My aim was to provide practical examples of how key principles were identified, developed and applied while coaching CEOs, executives and entrepreneurs around the world. The intention was to articulate the principles in a practical and demonstrated way, with the hope that it might contribute towards helping leaders and entrepreneurs be genuine game-changers. And also, to help those making the leap for the first time, to do it, and do it well, no matter what your current situation may be.

Operations & Consulting Roles
1998 - 2008
For a period of around 10 years I worked in Ireland, England, China & Hong Kong, and Australia in a variety of operations and consulting roles. Involved 10 years of interesting and innovative work where I learned a lot working internationally in industry and consulting. Roles included planning, strategy, operations and consulting. Companies I worked for: Warner Lambert, Littelfuse, SiAS (ILTP), MWT (Jacobs) and GHD. In 2004 I was a part of a 4-person senior leadership team in a successful management buyout of our parent company.