About Us

We created techlocate in 2000 when we identified a gap in the inward investment market between what international companies were seeking and the services being offered by investment promotion agencies. In 2001, we became part of the Tenon Group becoming Tenon techlocate and since then we have helped hundreds of companies and more than 50 local, regional and national trade and investment agencies.

We help to bring together all sides of a fragmented marketplace, that is - companies looking to expand, the locations that are looking to attract them and the intermediaries that help the expansion/relocation process.

Inward investment is about more than just cold facts and data. It's about relationships. The Tenon techlocate team has a wealth of experience in corporate expansion and economic development, so you can rely on us to provide you with a personal and professional service at all times.

Douglas heads up our consultancy services. He has over 20 years experience in economic development gained with consultants Roger Tym & Partners and New Media Partners in London, Manchester and Glasgow, where he worked extensively with inward investment agencies. He has led a wide range of studies including industry and cluster analysis; place auditing; competitor analysis; property market research; strategy formulation and action planning; development of marketing materials; and site search exercises for inward investors.

Douglas has an MSc in Urban Development from the University of Strathclyde, which included research in to place marketing for inward investment.

Richard leads our Investor Support consultancy and delivery services. He is an experienced corporate adviser, helping clients to develop and grow their businesses. He has advised clients in a wide range of sizes, from start-ups to listing on AIM, in a broad mix of sectors including retail, manufacturing, personnel, financial and professional services. He helped to set up Tenon’s global intermediary network Morison International.

Richard is a chartered accountant, an arbitrator and mediator and holds a BSc from Surrey in Metallurgy with French.

Richard looks after our relationships with key intermediaries and is our technology expert. He works on outsourcing, financial services and technology-related deals and works closely with the venture capital community. He sits on the board in a non-executive capacity for several technology companies. Richard also provides an important link with Tenon's global intermediary network Morison International.

Richard is a chartered accountant, holds a BSc from Plymouth University and is a member of the Institute of Management Consultants.

Mike specialises in coordinating our services to international companies. He works with Tenon’s inward investor clients and helps to coordinate the services of our Touchdown Europe referral network. Mike is particularly involved in our North American work and has provided cross-border support for dozens of NASDAQ companies that have moved into Europe.

Alan heads up Employee Benefit Consultancy and other Financial Services for us. He and his team not only provide benchmarking and consultancy services but will also implement, administer and communicate a whole variety of employee benefit plans on behalf of a wide range of clients, the majority of which are international companies (about 75% North American) setting up in UK and Europe.

Gayle specialises in coordinating our services to international companies. Her main role is that of Business Development. She works within the Tenon Outsourcing division which provides a back office finance function to inward investing companies. She works with clients during their initial set up phase, ensuring that all steps when starting up in the UK and Europe are covered. Gayle is particularly involved in start-ups, growing and ambitious companies.

Gayle is ACCA qualified and holds a BA from Exeter University.

Kate assists with training and mentoring support. Her CV includes three years as an HR Director of an engineering consultancy and several years as an HR Manager in a number of specialist roles. Her main focus is on building leadership competence and enhancing individual and organisational effectiveness. She is a Chartered Member of the CIPD and is currently working towards an internationally recognised accreditation to supplement her practical coaching experience.

Andy assists with marketing consultancy and delivery. CIM qualified, Andy has 12 years experience working with a wide variety of businesses operating within the B2B market space advising on marketing strategies, creating and implementing fully integrated marketing campaigns and developing channels to market.

Raj works to deliver innovative solutions to our public sector clients. He has over 14 years experience in accountancy and consultancy services. Prior to joining Tenon, Raj worked at Price Waterhouse where he was a senior member of their public sector team. He has worked extensively with local authorities and other public sector organisations and has carried out a wide range of corporate finance transactions, including some well-publicised exits of business to UK and US quoted companies.

Raj is a CIPFA qualified accountant and holds an MBA.

We have Tenon techlocate offices in London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Windsor and Nottingham. Our mailing address is:

Tenon techlocate
6th Floor
Salisbury House
31 Finsbury Circus
London
EC2M 5SQ
England

Tel: +44 (0)20 8968 5668
Fax: 0709 2000311

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