About Vijay Mistri

About Vijay Mistri

My career began in Kenya, where I worked in finance roles across audit, law, architecture, motor repair, and retail. By my late twenties, I launched my own accountancy practice, scaling it from 5 clients to 200 in just two years while employing 18 staff. At the same time, I became Group Finance & Commercial Director of Steadman Group, helping the business grow revenues 20-fold and expand internationally. Alongside this, I represented Kenya at the ACCA International Assembly in London, earned my MBA in Finance, and qualified as a Fellow of both ACCA and CIMA. I also began working with boards on governance, strategy, and leadership alignment — improving tone at the top and driving performance gains. In 2003, I moved to the UK, sold my practice, and retrained under Dr John Carver, becoming one of fewer than 300 global consultants in Policy Governance. After struggling initially, I pivoted to building online leadership and finance programmes, several of which received the UKTI “Green Light” award. Over the years, I’ve worked with CEOs and boards across manufacturing, logistics, energy, finance, and retail, delivering tangible results: • Helped a company achieve 4-fold profit growth in 24 months post-pandemic. • Increased board effectiveness by 25% through sharper strategy and decision-making. • Guided acquisitions and policy frameworks for UK companies. • Delivered masterclasses with participants from Coca-Cola, Renault, EY, BDO, Vivo Energy, banks, and insurers — consistently rated 10/10. ________________________________________ The IMPACT Model These experiences led me to create the IMPACT Model, a practical operating system for boards and CEOs to accelerate growth and sharpen execution: • Intention – crystal-clear vision, values, and priorities. • Mindset – 80% growth comes from mindset, not just skillset. • People – the right people, diverse thinking, constructive dialogue. • Accountability – disciplined KPIs, oversight, and execution. • Cost Leadership – financial and operational efficiency drivers. • Traction – converting strategy into momentum and measurable results. When combined with AI insights, IMPACT™ enables companies to spot growth patterns, optimise return on time, strengthen leadership, and innovate faster. ________________________________________ How I Help Today I focus on private companies (£5m upwards turnover, private companies) Immersive Board Workshops (1–1.5 days) o Pre-appraisal to uncover 10–15 gaps. o 5–7 transformative solutions. o Tangible roadmap for growth, accountability, and AI integration. 2. Accountability Partnerships (6–12 months) o Ongoing support for CEOs and boards. o Ensuring alignment, discipline, and sustainable value creation. 3. Masterclasses & Speaking o Tailored sessions for boards, executives, and leadership teams worldwide. o Topics include Winning the Growth Game, High-Performing Boards, and AI + HI for Business Growth. ________________________________________ Why Work With Me? Because growth doesn’t have to take years. In a single day, I can help your board see what’s holding you back, align your top team, and deliver a blueprint for exponential growth. My clients value that I bring decades of boardroom experience, a proven model (IMPACT), and a relentless focus on results. If you’re a CEO or board leader ready to sharpen execution, multiply value, and win the growth game — let’s talk.

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