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We Make Strategy Real. 

We bridge vision and execution for global leaders, investors, and founders — driving enterprise value through M&A, Asian market expansion, and strategic turnarounds.

Our Senior Leadership

Our Clients Get Results

Our senior-led advisory is built on a track record of delivering measurable results in complex, high-stakes environments.

Our Approach

Our Approach

We bring the practical experience of top-tier corporate operators to your most critical challenges. Our model is built on direct, hands-on expertise from senior partners.

Strategic
Diagnosis

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We start by identifying the critical drivers, operational leaks, and hidden "black holes" that affect your performance and enterprise value. We bring the perspective of operators, not career consultants.

Hands-On
Implementation

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As your co-pilot, we translate complex strategy into simple, actionable plans. We work alongside your team to execute, remove barriers, and drive discipline and consistency.

Lasting Value
Creation

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Our goal is to embed new systems and capabilities within your organization, ensuring continuous improvement and putting your business on a trajectory for sustainable, long-term growth.

Senior Advisory For...

We provide tailored strategic advisory for distinct client needs, ensuring you receive relevant, expert guidance for your specific challenges.

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Founders

Get the on-the-ground, senior operational leadership you need to de-risk Asian market entry, execute complex turnarounds, and drive commercial excellence across your regional portfolio.

Leverage our deep industry expertise for M&A deal sourcing, rigorous due diligence, and portfolio strategy. We identify targets and help you execute transactions that create real enterprise value.

Prepare your business for its next stage of growth. We help you refine your business model, professionalize your financial operations, and develop a compelling strategy for investment readiness or a successful exit.

Our Senior Leadership

Our firm is defined by the caliber of our people. We are seasoned operators and strategists who provide direct, hands-on advisory. When you work with Hadouken, you work with us.

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Stacey Varsani

Founder & Managing Director

Stacey is a unique combination of a top-tier corporate operator and an expert financial strategist. As a Fellow Chartered Accountant (ICAEW), a Practising Management Consultant (SBACC), and a triple degree Engineer from Duke University and UCL, she brings exceptional analytical rigor to every challenge.

 

Prior to founding Hadouken, Stacey was a Senior Vice President at Intertek, where she was responsible for a US$700M global business line operating across 80 countries. Her deep, on-the-ground experience leading M&A deals and P&Ls in Asia and beyond provides clients with an invaluable "operator's perspective" on M&A, market entry, and complex turnarounds.

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David Horlock

Senior Board Advisor, Operations

With over 40 years of senior executive experience as a CEO, MD, and Board Advisor, David is an expert in leading large-scale global operations. He has managed complex operations in over 50 countries, overseeing workforces of 5,000. He has held 14 directorships and worked with global brands with vast supply chains facilitating $2 trillion in trade.

His deep expertise is in the Agri-Food and FMCG industries, where he guides global businesses on compliance and sustainability. David specializes in helping clients navigate the complexities of governance and develop impactful ESG initiatives.

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Leigh Farnell

Senior Board Advisor, Commercial Growth & Performance

Leigh is an expert in the science of high-performance teams and accelerated commercial growth. His unique background, combining a Human Performance Degree with a Master's in Education, provides clients with a deep understanding of the dynamics that drive elite results.

Over his career, Leigh has guided over 400 clients across 47 industries, delivering sales increases ranging from 25% to a remarkable 1,000%. As a subject matter expert in sales, leadership, and culture change, he specializes in transforming how teams perform, helping them build the systems and habits required to win their markets.

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Success
Proven Success

Our strategies deliver real, measurable results. Here are a few examples of the impact of our senior leadership experience.

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Case Study: A 600% Increase in Regional Profit

Faced with a sudden revenue loss and negative cashflow in Asia, a global laboratory testing business required urgent intervention. We developed and executed a comprehensive turnaround plan, restoring profitability and delivering 30% YoY revenue growth in the region. 

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Case Study: Crafting a Focused Asia Investment Strategy

A private equity firm needed to establish a Testing, Inspection, and Certification platform in Asia. We developed the investment strategy, built a pipeline of targets, and initiated discussions, enabling the client to move forward with a clear, actionable plan to deploy capital.

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Case Study: Global Operational Efficiency

Tasked with improving efficiency for a US$700M global business line, our founder led initiatives that restructured overheads and country operations, resulting in a 5% global cost reduction and significant revenue and margin growth.

What Our Clients Say

"Stacey helped us build a growth and M&A strategy and also created an actionable M&A pipeline. She has a great background and is terrific to work with."

Sachin Korantak, Actis

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