Meet the BizSmart Team 

Meet the BizSmart Team 

Experience & Knowledge  

 
BizSmart’s Core Advisors are all experienced business owners from a wide range of backgrounds. Between them, they have helped hundreds of business owners to put in place the basics that have enabled them to grow their businesses in a sustainable way. 
 
Kevin Brent 
Founder and MD 
Kevin is an experienced and entrepreneurial business practitioner with a focus on strategy, business development and building value for business owners. 
Louise Blunt 
Director 
Louise is an experienced business and change management professional with a proven track record in delivering improved business performance in a variety of sectors. Skilled in all aspects of business management. 
Melanie Hawkett 
Core Business Advisor 
Melanie is a Level 5 SFEDI qualified Business Support Coach and has been working with SME's across many sectors for 10 years. Previously, Melanie held senior global roles leading multi-functional teams within the commercial and procurement field. Melanie is also an ILM trainer and is a specialist in facilitating leadership development. 
Caroline Strickley 
Business Engagement Manager 
Caroline is a motivated, enthusiastic and creative individual who has significant skills and sheer hard work to a range of management, organisational, administrative and communicative experience. 
Granger Forson 
Owner MD - BizSmart Gloucestershire 
With the launch of BizSmart® Gloucestershire, Granger is now turning his problem solving skills to helping local firms scale and reach their full potential, harnessing the power of peer experience and expertise. 
Elaine Coleman 
Director - BizSmart Gloucestershire 
Elaine is an experienced Product Manager who has boundless enthusiasm to match her strong business and administration skills.