BGF appoints go-to-market head

Growth capital investor BGF has appointed Andrew Taylor as head of go-to-market, joining its 17-strong value creation team.

Andrew brings 15 years of senior commercial and executive experience across high-growth businesses in the UK, Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific.

He joins from learning technology business PebblePad, where he was chief revenue officer and led its commercial organisation through a period of acquisition-led growth, including expansion into the US.

His career also includes senior leadership roles across high-growth technology businesses and guiding two companies through successful exits, including one as chief executive.

In his new role, Andrew will work with management teams across BGF’s portfolio to identify revenue growth opportunities and strengthen commercial strategy and execution.

His remit will span sales, marketing, customer success, partnerships and international expansion, helping portfolio companies develop scalable go-to-market capabilities.

Andrew said: “My experience has been built on helping ambitious founders convert strategic opportunities into measurable commercial outcomes. 

“Having spent all of my career on the operator side within scaling businesses, I know the value of practical support when navigating the next phase of growth.

“The scale of BGF’s portfolio provides a unique opportunity to work alongside management teams on a wide range of commercial priorities, from entering new markets to building the sales and marketing foundations for long-term growth.”

Andrew’s appointment further expands BGF’s value creation team following the arrival of go-to-market analyst Michael Hong earlier this year.

BGF’s wider support includes its Scale programme, which connects more than 300 growing businesses through events, workshops, resources and knowledge-sharing opportunities.

Tracy Bownes, head of value creation at BGF, added: “Andrew’s appointment enhances our proven ability to provide value beyond investment, contributing extensive, first-hand experience of leading high-growth businesses through commercial transformation, international expansion and exit. 

“He’ll work closely with management teams across our portfolio, providing practical support to help them reach their ambitions. 

“He is a fantastic addition to our value creation team and an important part of how we continue to strengthen the support we give entrepreneurs as a minority investor.”

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