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Richard Poole

Auckland Central
I specialise in
  • Business Development
  • Business Strategy
  • Exit Strategy and Planning
  • Operations Management
  • Health and Wellbeing
  • Marketing & Brand Strategy
  • Digital Marketing
  • IP and Protection

About

Rich work alongside business owners, particularly family enterprises, when succession, ownership clarity or long-term transition becomes important.

His background spans 30+ years across ownership, strategy and advisory thinking, including:

  • Building and exiting his own company, selling to a Fortune 500 business

  • Lived experience in a multi-generation family enterprise

  • Advising more than 150 owners and leadership teams across New Zealand

Rich focuses on helping businesses reduce owner dependency, clarify governance thinking and build transferable value - whether or not a sale is imminent. He doesn't step into management's seat but helps owners think clearly, make sound decisions and strengthen the long-term resilience of their business. Many engagements begin with structured strategy conversations that bring alignment and discipline to succession and leadership planning, often well before a transaction is completed.

I have previously worked with

  • Helloworld
  • Southern Cross Health
  • NZ Mint
  • KEA New Zealand
  • Giltrap Group

I have experience working in

  • New Zealand

Richard Poole

Auckland Central
Specialises In
  • Business Development
  • Business Strategy
  • Exit Strategy and Planning
  • Operations Management
  • Health and Wellbeing
  • Marketing & Brand Strategy
  • Digital Marketing
  • IP and Protection
I can work in these locations
  • Wellington
  • Manawatu Whanganui
  • Auckland North
  • Auckland South
  • Auckland West
  • Waikato
  • Canterbury
  • Hawkes Bay
  • Otago
  • Marlborough
  • Nelson
  • Bay Of Plenty
  • Auckland Central
  • Gisborne
  • Northland
  • Southland
  • Taranaki
  • Tasman
  • West Coast
I have industry experience with
  • Professional Services
  • Retail trade
  • Food and Beverage services
  • Trades
  • Healthcare and Social Assistance
  • Financial and Insurance Services
  • Travel and Tourism
  • I can work with you
    • In person & online
    I can make the most impact on businesses with annual revenue currently
    • $1,000,000 - $2,999,999
    • $3,000,000 - $4,999,999
    • $5,000,000 - $9,999,999
    • $10,000,000 +

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