Roger Smith

Roger is a methodical and highly consistent entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience specialising in exit strategies and business sales as an M&A adviser. As an author, he has supported numerous business owners in navigating what is often a complex and misunderstood process, helping them better understand business valuations and the dynamics of selling a company.
A Fellow of the Institute of Directors, Roger brings a strong combination of analytical expertise and interpersonal skill. He is adept at quickly building relationships, gaining a deep understanding of business challenges, and identifying areas for improvement to ensure maximum value is achieved from the sale of both assets and businesses.
The first half of Roger’s career was spent with a London-based family business, where he accumulated 24 years of management experience. He ultimately rose to the position of Chairman and Managing Director, leading a company with a turnover of £13.9 million and a workforce of over 200 employees.
Outside of his professional life, Roger has a passion for heritage railways and can often be found driving steam and diesel locomotives on the Severn Valley Railway. He maintains a strong commitment to fitness through near-daily running and is also an occasional cyclist. In his earlier years, he competed as a racing cyclist in road races, time trials, and hill climb events.

