Inverleith LLP
Leo Austin is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the business and non-profit sectors. Currently serving as a Senior Advisor at Inverleith LLP since October 2022, Leo has played a pivotal role in the investment of notable brands in the spirits and organic sectors. As Co-founder and Director of The Old Vine Conference Ltd. since March 2021, Leo advocates for the recognition of old vine wines and the preservation of important vineyards. Additional roles include Trustee at The Sir Edward Heath Charitable Foundation, Director at Foundrax Engineering Products Ltd, and a former Board Director at Good Hemp. Leo has also contributed strategically as a Senior Advisor to The Conference Board China Center for Economics and Business and a Board Director for Aspirational Consumer Lifestyle Corp. Noteworthy previous positions include Vice President at Vats Group and Chairman and CEO of The Jinliufu Spirits Company. Leo holds a Master's degree in Modern History and Economics from Brasenose College, Oxford University.
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Inverleith LLP
Inverleith LLP invests into consumer brand businesses that operate within the high growth consumer categories of health & wellness, lifestyle and heritage brands, in companies headquartered in the UK and Europe. Inverleith acquires majority or strategic minority stakes in businesses through its Fund. The Fund focuses on businesses with revenues of between £5m – £30m. Inverleith targets businesses which have a product USP or strong defendable market position, have the opportunity to become an internationally scalable brand and where the founders / management are receptive to a collaborative investment approach with Inverleith. Inverleith’s point of difference is the ability to add both professional investment and strong operational expertise into businesses. With many of the team having worked operationally in consumer brand companies across both the FMCG and premium / luxury brand sectors, we know (and have lived!) the challenges faced by companies and brands, understand the strategic levers to drive growth and have the experience and global networks to support businesses in the areas where they need to focus.