ABOUT
the right things
the right way
the right people
the right result
Marc Stone
c-suite transformation & turnaround specialist
About Marc
Marc has 30 years global experience in mission-led business transformation, turnaround, growth and crisis management. He invigorates businesses and steers them successfully through major growth, turnaround, transformation and M&A activity.
He is a high energy and inspiring leader who thrives on guiding businesses through unsteady times, sharing his boundless positivity. His inclusive approach connects with every person in the organisation to create an environment that embraces change with real enthusiasm.
Marc has a complete "can-do" philosophy and unwavering belief that anything can be achieved with "hearts-and-minds". He makes the complex seem simple, with a calm and positive hand. He places high value on people, professionalism, trust, integrity and business ethics.
His story
Having graduated with a degree in finance from the University of Birmingham, Marc joined Lucas Industries as a graduate trainee, where they shaved off his rough edges, toughened him up and gave him a solid professional base in manufacturing, engineering, supply chain and change management becoming one of the first six sigma practitioners in the UK.
From 1999 he continued to cut his teeth leading major change progammes and acquisitions in businesses such as GEC Marconi and DHL before deciding to set up Stone Consulting as a response to clients with a focus on crisis management and turnaround. He has never looked back and is proud to have been integral to the story of recovery of many prestigious businesses.
His spare time
He is an active advisory board member of the University of Birmingham Business School focusing on the impact of business and university collaboration; in areas of business transformation, sustainability, biodiversity and climate change, ethical business and technology. He continues to support the University in developing sustainable business and retaining its "Triple Crown".
Active within the Colmore Business District he has a passion for building the ecosystem of Birmingham's business community and to spearhead in areas of education, innovation and technology.