Investing in Engineering Innovation

Keith started and built up a specialist technology company into an international group and world leader employing over 500 people operating primarily in the automotive industry.

He has a broad business, entrepreneurial and commercial background that he brings to the table for each investee company we work with.

When not advising our investee companies Keith enjoys yoga, travelling and improving his golf swing.

A Chartered Engineer, Roger has worked in the automotive, electronics and industrial sectors gaining experience managing design, manufacturing and technology functions including R&D and intellectual property.

He was a founding shareholder and Engineering Director at Henrob, which he helped grow from a start up to a global engineering business. Roger was part of this company from 1993-2014 and was instrumental in the development and growth of the business.

At Kero, Roger works with the investee companies on intellectual property strategies, scale up manufacturing as well as offering great insight how they will need to work with their customers.

In his free time Roger enjoys walking, watching Rugby and spending time in Cornwall.

Zac manages the day-to-day operation of Kero and leads on the identification and appraisal of new investment opportunities.

A former lawyer and experienced corporate financier he has 15+ years’ experience assisting lower mid-market companies complete successful capital raises.  Zac also has experience in buy-side and sell side acquisitions, international expansion and preparing companies for IPO.

Prior to joining Kero he was head of legal and corporate development and a member of the executive management team of plan.com: a previous TechTrack 100 winner and ProfitTrack 100 runner up.

Outside of Kero he spends most of his time negotiating (unsuccessfully) with his children and searching out independent coffee shops.

A fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Ciaran is a former Director of one of the Isle of Man’s largest independent firms of Chartered Accountants and offshore Fiduciary Services Providers.

Ciaran has over 15 years’ experience in the financial services sector providing accountancy, professional advice, management and administration to international trading and asset holding entities.

Ciaran advises Kero’s investee companies on all investment and corporate finance related matters.

Ciaran’s passions are keeping fit, sports and travelling with his family.

Steven is a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, with experience within the Audit, Accountancy, Tax and Manufacturing sectors.  After working within a large independent firm of Chartered Accountants, Steven moved to the Manufacturing sector where he acted as Financial Controllers of a U.K. Leading Manufacturer & Distribution Group. In this role Steven advised the business on operational as well as transaction finance.

Steven brings his knowledge and skills gained in the manufacturing sector to Kero’s investee companies.

Steven’s hobbies include football, keeping fit and keeping up with his young family.

During the investment process Corina is in charge of the due diligence and information gathering activities, working with the potential investee company to understand at a detailed level how it operates.

Once Kero has made an investment Corina will usually act as that company’s Data and Financial Controller and thereby take care of the essential non-value added tasks which may otherwise distract key individuals . This includes all elements of finance and accounts as well as helping to ensure that the company’s data is both secure and leveraged effectively to provide organisational insight.

Corina will also assists with HR, company secretarial, GDPR compliance and IT tasks.

Corina is from accountancy practice background and has recently completed her ACCA qualification.

Outside of Kero Corina enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and her two dogs.

A Chartered Engineer, Jonathan has worked in engineering and management roles for electronic and automotive businesses and was also a Consulting Director for a big 4 consulting firm working mostly on supply chain improvement, customer service and the implementation of lean methodologies for Hi-tech businesses around the world.

For Kero, Jonathan has provided broad business analysis and project management support to investee companies allowing the management teams to focus on the achievement of business goals.

In his spare time, Jonathan is a keen amateur astronomer and also volunteers at the Museum of Zoology in Cambridge.

Gillian has over 15 years’ experience in the entrepreneurial ecosystem specialising in high growth technology development. She works with start-ups and spinouts companies covering energy, oil and gas, infrastructure, engineering including digital and sensor technology.

She is also a Saltire Fellow, a voluntary mentor for Women’s Enterprise Scotland (WES) and regularly judges on start-up/business plan competition panels. With a career in global sales and marketing in the engineering and energy industry, Gillian brings operational, commercial and strategic board expertise to Kero investee companies.

In her spare time she is often seen on a horse or relaxing through yoga or swimming.

The newest trainee to the team who is working with us whilst studying for her AAT accounting qualifications.

Corrine supports the Kero team and investee companies with all manner of tasks, including bookkeeping, HR and IT.

When Corrine is not studying or working, she enjoys trips to the Lake District with her family and golden labrador.