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WILFORD AUGUSTUS – Growth & Global Expansion Adviser
Business & Civic Leader | Founder, LBN & SmartHost | Former Mayor of Chesham | Adviser to Businesses, Governments & FDI Agencies on Growth & Global Expansion | Specialist in Executive Leadership & Market Access
A dynamic and principled business and civic leader with a global strategic vision, I bridge the gap between entrepreneurship, policymaking, and practical strategies that drive economic development for our communities.
As Founder & Director of London Business Network and SmartHost, Former Mayor of Chesham (Buckinghamshire, England), and a consummate communications professional with decades of experience across the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and beyond, I advise leaders in business, government, and FDI agencies to shape and communicate their value proposition and connect with the right audiences on the world stage.
As a Growth & Global Expansion Adviser specialising in executive leadership and market access, I support private and public sector leaders to: 1) enhance governance and clarify their value proposition, 2) improve operational efficiency through digital transformation, and 3) accelerate international trade, inward investment, and sustainable development.
I deliver strategic growth and global expansion consultancy across two core verticals: Executive Leadership and Market Access.
1) EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP CONSULTANCY
✔ 1A) Fractional Executive Leadership
✔ 1B) Executive Leadership Development
2) MARKET ACCESS CONSULTANCY
✔ 2A) In-Country Representation
✔ 2B) Public Sector Lobbying
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EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP & MARKET ACCESS CONSULTANCY
FRACTIONAL EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
FRACTIONAL EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
FRACTIONAL EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
1A) FRACTIONAL EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Providing independent board governance, CEO advisory, and strategic leadership on a fractional basis, driving sound decision-making, effective risk management, and long-term value creation.
- Fractional Chairman
- Fractional Chief Growth Officer (CGO)
- Fractional Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- Non-Executive Director (NED)
IN-COUNTRY REPRESENTATION
FRACTIONAL EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
FRACTIONAL EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
2A) IN-COUNTRY REPRESENTATION
Representing businesses, governments, and FDI agencies to facilitate market access by organising high-value networking events, forging strategic relationships, and unlocking long-term economic opportunities.
- Market Entry & Expansion Strategy
- Networking Events & Trade Delegations
- B2B Prospecting & FDI Promotion
- Markets: UK, Nordics, LatAm & Caribbean
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
1B) EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Delivering high-impact leadership programmes that equip senior executives with the strategic mindset, analytical depth, and decision-making competence required to lead effectively in complex, high-stakes global environments.
- High-Performance Leadership
- Gravitas, Influence & Tactical Empathy
- Smarter Growth Through Digital Precision
- Executive Presence & Personal Branding
PUBLIC SECTOR LOBBYING
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
2B) PUBLIC SECTOR LOBBYING
Providing strategic influence and high-level stakeholder engagement to shape public policy, unlock public sector procurement opportunities, and build effective public–private partnerships.
- Parliamentary Engagement
- Local Authority Engagement
- Regulatory Engagement
- Community Engagement