These are not theoretical frameworks or secondhand case studies. Every result below was achieved by Scott Foster with full P&L accountability — inside real businesses, under real pressure, with real capital at stake.
James Halstead PLC (LON: JHD) · AUD 110M Revenue · 170 Staff · 4 Subsidiaries · 12 Countries
Full P&L, balance sheet, cashflow, CAPEX and budget authority across four operating subsidiaries — Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and Malaysia — with commercial reach across 12 APAC countries.
PE-Backed — Crescent Capital · AUD 93M Revenue · 14 Branches · ANZ & India
Senior operating executive within a PE-backed platform. Grew the business from AUD 38M to AUD 93M over nine years — 145% growth — while expanding gross margin 500bps. Supported the full sale process alongside PwC and Crescent Capital. Business sold at 17x EBIT.
Private · AUD 60M Revenue · 105 Staff · Industrial Manufacturing
Full P&L for a mid-market industrial manufacturer. Grew EBIT from AUD 3M to AUD 5.64M — approximately 85% expansion — in 18 months, while growing revenue 57%. Managed BHP, Glencore, and Byrnecut relationships.
Founder-Led · Built & Sold to Private Equity · Commercial Surfaces
Founded, built, and sold a commercial laminates and surfaces import and distribution business. Grew revenue from AUD 8M to AUD 12M, dramatically improved working capital, expanded through bolt-on acquisitions, and successfully exited to private equity.
“Scott was always ahead of the game. His drive and passion for business was infectious — always calm and clear on direction and vision, and a coach to everyone around him.”
Ben Perenise
COO | Operations Executive
GM of Operations reporting to Scott — Polyflor Australia, 10 years
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