Jeremy Peak

Experience

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  Royal Air Force

  Jan 1991 - Jan 2000

  • Various

    Jan 1991 - Jan 2000

  • Various

    Jan 1991 - Jan 2000
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  Self-employed

  Jan 2000 - now

  Various entrepreneurial and board level roles across multiple industries
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  THE RIVER PRACTICE LIMITED

  Jan 2000 - Jun 2024

  Chief Executive Officer

  My second healthcare start-up. Gained national reputation for clinical and administrative excellence, winner numerous awards. Sold in June 2024

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  The Crescent Specialist Dental Centre Ltd

  Feb 2000 - Jan 2016

  Senior Partner, then CEO (on incorporation)

  I began as a sole trader, leading the development of the business through rapid growth to a mature limited company that was sold to a Corporate for what was, at the time, the highest value achieved by a practice in our sector. This success was built on innovation, strategic acumen and the development of a highly skilled and motivated team.

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  Beacon South West

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2011

  Founding Board Member

  I was privileged to be invited by the South West Development Agency to join a "Boardroom" of Senior Executives of what they considered to be the most innovative and successful businesses in the South West, with the aim of sharing knowledge and ideas for the benefit of the individual companies, and for the region as a whole. Fellow board members came from such high profile companies as Bristol International Airport and Aardman Animation. As well as attending Board meetings, I was the keynote speaker at 2 events, one on "The Challenge of Growth" and one of "Managing the Unexpected". Show less

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  Conqueror Investments Ltd

  Jan 2007 - Jun 2023

  Director

  I was responsible for business strategy, and oversaw the development of the company from start-up to successful realisation of growth in value of commercial property portfolio

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  The River Practice Specialist Centre

  Feb 2008 - now

  Orthodontist

  A Clinical role planning and implementing the treatment for a wide range and complexity of orthodontic challenges.

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  Bettersmiles

  Feb 2013 - Nov 2024

  Managing Partner

  An independent private orthodontic business.

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  Elevate Business Ltd

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2016

  Director

  Elevate was launched to provide a unique business service, combining the talents of a group of highly successful individuals (all of whom with track records of delivering exceptional performance - see honours and awards section) in order to help businesses grow, change (including navigating through challenging times), or prepare for sale. After initial contact and fact finding, one or more of the "Elevators" will be selected as the best fit to lead our team and to work with the existing management team. Highlights include saving 2 businesses from closure and providing strategic plans for recovery and growth, and preparing for sale of a company, increasing the sale price from the “best offer of £500K to a realised price of £6m within 3 months. Show less

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  Heatseal Pty Ltd

  Jul 2015 - Dec 2024

  Chairman

  Guided the start-up and growth of a glazing manufacturing/installation company in Western Australia. Winner of the Construction, Mining and Manufacturing category in the South West Australia Business Awards. Phased exit competed in December 2024

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  The View Rhossili

  Jun 2022 - now

  Chairman

  I spearheaded the takeover and revitalization of an iconic 130-cover restaurant on the stunning Gower Peninsula coastline in South Wales. Now, my focus is on strategic planning and mentoring the management team, driving the business forward. Our efforts have already been recognized with multiple major awards.