Julian Thomas - Director
With a background in civils and rail spanning over twenty years and since joining the rail industry in 2003 Julian has gained a wealth of industry knowledge. The key functions of his roles have been HSQE and Compliance and being able to offer specialised support and guidance in Health, Safety, Quality & The Environment, Compliance and Safety Critical Training. Julian is also a qualified Trainer, Assessor and Internal Quality Assurer and has gained Grad IOSH membership and a full member of the International Institute of Risk & Safety Management.
Julian is committed to continue achieving higher levels of sustained performance improvement in today’s rapidly changing business environment and deliver sustained performance improvement. He prides himself on being able to deliver to these standards and to continue doing so by listening and involving all concerned.
He believes passionately in the safety of employees. He says; “ I take Health & Safety seriously and listen to all concerns, no question or concern is ever too small. I continually brief, talk and listen to everyone involved. I also aim to keep improving and adjusting to any issues that may arise.”
At Pathway to Growth, we pride ourselves on being honest and respectful for all involved whether that be clients or staff. We are continually building trusting relationships by being open and transparent in all that we do.
Email Julian at: julian@pathwaytogrowth.co.uk
Telephone Julian on: +44 7496 527977
Tony Down FCCA – Director
Tony commenced his accountancy and business advisory career with the family firm, where he received invaluable insights into not just the accountancy profession, but the wider aspects of leading, planning and operating a business within the wider economic environment.
Having qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant, he then went on to start his own accountancy and business advisory company in 2002. He has since advised many businesses and their owners in many aspects of accountancy and business financial management. He also acts as a consultant CFO/FD to a number of growing businesses and has successfully undertaken a number of turnaround assignments.
Tony was also a lead consultant with a national business advisory company - where he advised numerous SME’s enabling them to scale up and grow their business. His specialty is in helping business owners and their own leadership teams to identify their key objectives and to create a clear strategy in order to achieve those objectives. This is achieved by preparing business plans and detailed financial projections, and implementing a system whereby actual financial data is accurately recorded, fully analysed and reported to the client.
He regularly meets with clients to review actual performance against forecasts and provides ongoing advice and training.
Email Tony at: tony@pathwaytogrowth.co.uk
Telephone Tony on: +44 7754 746670