Adam Hale

Working with technology-centric businesses to help them become global leaders, "plural" since 2018 with a particular focus around People and Technology. Currently involved with many B2B SaaS firms as Chair, board member, operating partner & angel. I have been involved with many successful scaleups & transformations with 5 exits including the acquisition of Unit4 for $2bn+ in 2021. I started coding as a teenager before studying Computer Science in the '80s. Spent 10 years at Accenture 1987-1997 learning how to look after clients and to run complex projects and sales campaigns. Loved it. Became a headhunter and spent 16 years @ Russell Reynolds helping 200+ software firms and investors to build their leadership teams and boards. Loved that too. In 2013 all my experience came together when I became CEO of SaaS HR business Fairsail taking it from 13 people to 150+, ARR from £700k to £14m in 4 years. Raised angel funding & growth capital before acquisition by Sage plc for £115m cash (23x return in 3.5 years). Built and led an amazing team which won many customers and awards along the way, super proud of what we achieved together. Wrote "Lobster Tales" (on LinkedIn) to tell the ScaleUp story and to describe a framework of Purpose; Focus; Customers for Life; Innovation and Team which I use with companies I am involved with. Decided to go plural for more variety and flexibility. I was full-time employed by 3 firms in a 30 year executive career. I have a focus on doing things right first time and building long term trusted relationships. Pretty well connected, active user of LinkedIn since 2004. Brit who has worked globally for a long time & for North American firms for 26 years. NBA fan. Frequent (most would say obsessed) road/gravel cyclist IRL and on Zwift. Cycled mountain stages 14-19 of Tour de France 2025 route to celebrate turning 6️⃣0️⃣and enjoyed it.