Your Trusted Co-Pilots
At Exit Strategy & Solutions, we're more than advisers - we're your partners in transitioning to the next chapter of your life. We've been where you are, and we know how overwhelming the process can feel. That's why we bring a mix of expertise, empathy, and a touch of humour to the table.
Our mission is simple: to make your exit as smooth, rewarding, and stress-free as possible
Who We Are
We are a talented mix of experienced business owners, specialist advisers, and seasoned consultants. With decades of experience, a no-nonsense approach, and a knack for simplifying the complex, we're here to guide you through every step of the way.
Exit Strategy & Solutions is a senior-led practice. Mark leads all client relationships. Tom brings specialist expertise as needed, and where appropriate we draw on a trusted network of tax, legal, corporate finance, and wealth advisers to support your transaction. We work with a carefully selected number of clients each year to ensure senior-level attention.
Meet The Team
Our crew of experienced co-pilots brings a mix of real-world experience and a deep knowledge of the exit process
Mark Mytton
Founder & Chief Adviser
Mark's career spans corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, and advisory work - but what sets him apart is a genuine founder-to-exit perspective that few advisers can claim.
His journey began in financial services before moving into time-critical logistics, leading Citipost's regional growth and acquisitions across Asia Pacific and representing the business through its acquisition by Consignia (Royal Mail). He later joined DHL e-Commerce as General Manager for Hong Kong and North Asia, managing public/private strategic partnerships across the region.
In 2005, he founded a logistics business in Hong Kong, building it from scratch to a multi-service logistics and marketing execution business with rapid early-stage revenue growth (£10m+ by year 3), regional operations, and blue-chip clients. Over the following decade he navigated joint ventures, regulatory approvals, strategic partnerships, and multiple acquisition approaches from listed logistics and marketing groups - ultimately completing an asset sale to a global e-commerce logistics provider.
That experience - including hands-on due diligence, deal negotiations from both sides of the table, and working with both financial and strategic buyers - is what he now brings to clients. He founded Exit Strategy & Solutions to offer discreet, independent support to owners who want to maximise value, reduce risk and stay in control of their exit. He works with a small number of clients each year to ensure the attention and commitment that a transaction of this importance deserves.
Away from work, Mark enjoys staying active in the gym, playing golf and a glass of Rioja with friends and family.
A message from Mark...
Over the past few years, I've had the privilege of staying close to the action, helping friends and family launch, grow, and successfully exit their businesses. Applying my experience to those pivotal moments, and learning from the tough ones too, is what inspired me to launch Exit Strategy & Solutions. My mission is simple: help more business owners unlock value and achieve their ideal exit on their own terms.
I'm always keen to connect with other professionals in M&A, tax, legal, accountancy, business mentoring, management consulting, or financial advisory to explore how we can work together.
Likewise, if you're a serial investor, private equity, family office, or high-net-worth individual seeking investment opportunities in profitable, well-established private businesses - let's have a conversation.
Tom Beaufoy
Transformation Specialist
Tom is an accomplished entrepreneur with a proven track record of creating, acquiring, and selling businesses across a variety of sectors, including Leisure, Health & Wellbeing, SaaS, Legal Services, and Medtech. Tom has extensive experience in corporate transactions, including successfully leading a management buyout (MBO) as CEO, driving significant growth and transformation before selling the business three years later to a strategic buyer at a significant premium.
Specialising in business growth, transformation, and exit planning, Tom's expertise spans change management, compliance, governance, IM&T, operational strategy and mobilisation. He brings a comprehensive skill-set and a deep understanding of what it takes to prepare companies for their optimum exit. His strategic insight and hands-on experience in delivering growth and transformation make him an invaluable resource for businesses looking to maximise their value and navigate the complexities of the sale process.
Off the clock, Tom enjoys boating, watching son Rui play rugby and spending quality time with family.
Specialist Partner Network
No single firm can be world-class at everything. Where it adds value, we bring in carefully selected partners - typically Chartered Tax Advisers, specialist corporate finance teams, sector-specific consultants and experienced legal advisers - to compliment your existing advisers.
In many cases, your current accountant or solicitor remains at the centre of the deal team. Our role is to coordinate, challenge, and translate between the commercial, financial and legal workstreams so that everyone is pulling in the same direction.
For more complex or time-sensitive projects, we can introduce additional specialists from our network. They work on an independent, as-needed basis, under their own engagement terms and professional regulation.
What Drives Us
Helping business owners like you achieve a successful exit isn't just our job - it's our passion. We're inspired by the stories behind every business and the people who've built them. We're driven by the chance to make a real difference in maximising value.
We provide founder-side exit readiness and deal support - from early-stage diagnostics through to deal execution. Whether you're exploring your options or actively negotiating terms, we're here to ensure you make clear, high-stakes decisions with confidence.
Explore Our Services →Our Foundation
What drives us and what you can expect when you work with us
Our Vision
A world where every business owner can transition out of their company with clarity, confidence and pride
Our Purpose
To help business owners turn years of hard work into a well-earned reward, making this most important of decisions easier
Our Mission
To provide business owners with trusted guidance, thoughtful support, and a clear strategy for a successful exit
Our Values
Integrity, Empathy, Clarity, Focus, Collaboration, and Excellence in everything we do
What People Are Saying
These testimonials include experiences with both ESS and some of the independent tax and legal advisers we work with. Where we introduce specialists, they act under their own regulation and engagement terms; our role is to coordinate and keep everyone focused on your objectives.
"I always found Mark to be straightforward and an easy person with which to deal. In all our meetings during and after our business merger, I found him to be hard-working, honest and trustworthy. I was impressed with his ability to sell our ideas. He was able to successfully pitch our requirements, and we came away with a great result."
— Mr GW
"Mark's personal experiences and hands-on approach were immensely valuable to us. He contributed to our strategic planning as we executed a roll-up strategy and acquired several businesses across the country. When we were approached by a prospective purchaser, his insights genuinely helped us maximise our deal value. I would recommend ESS to any business owner considering their long-term exit options."
— Mr TB
"I came to ESS after a failed attempt to sell via a broker, unsure what to do next. Mark was very clear that my business, in its current state, simply wasn't sellable - and that blunt honesty was exactly what I needed. Over the following months he acted as a sounding board and execution partner as we reset the strategy, refined the proposition, and implemented critical changes. I now have a credible roadmap that I simply didn't have before, and I'm making decisions from a much stronger place."
— Mr CB
"Mark led the due diligence process for our largest acquisition to date at the time. He expertly handled the sellers doubts & questions, whilst coordinating with our internal management team, solicitors, external accountants and other professional advisors...this was one of our most successful acquisitions to date."
— Mr PR
"As at July 2025, a senior tax adviser in the ESS network is advising my family on a rather complex sale of a group of family businesses. He has dealt with the prospective purchaser in a robust but fair manner, has introduced us to a solicitor who speaks our language, and explained some complex financial issues and tax opportunities to us very clearly and professionally."
— Mr LS
"The tax advisory team ESS works with advised me, at all stages, on a multimillion £ sale of my IFA practice. The service I received was extremely professional and it is now clear to me that tax savings of over £1 million have been achieved. Some difficult concepts were explained in layman's terms and nothing was too much trouble."
— Mr RA
Our Guiding Principles
Six core values that define how we work
Integrity
For us, integrity isn't just a value - it's how we operate. We're here to guide you with honesty, transparency, and a commitment to doing what's right for you and your business. No hidden agendas, no shortcuts - just straightforward advice you can trust
Empathy
We know this isn't just another transaction - it's your life's work. That's why empathy is at the core of how we work. We listen, we care, and we make sure you feel heard every step of the way. Because this process is about more than just business - it's about you
Clarity
We believe clarity is power. When you understand your options and the steps ahead, you can make better decisions with confidence. Our job is to simplify the complex, so you always know where you stand and what's next
Focus
Your time and energy are valuable, and we don't waste either. We stay laser-focused on the things that drive results, so you can feel confident that every step we take is moving you closer to the exit you deserve
Collaboration
Exiting your business is a team effort, and we're proud to be part of yours. We believe in open communication, shared goals, and working side by side to create a strategy that works for you. Together, we'll make it happen
Excellence
Good enough isn't good enough for us. We hold ourselves to the highest standards because we know how much is at stake for you. From the first conversation to the final handshake, we're committed to delivering excellence in everything we do
It's Not About Being the Biggest - It's About Being the Best For You
You don't need a massive advisory firm to get exceptional advice - what you need is a team that truly gets it. We are a tight-knit group of passionate professionals that bring together a mix of real-world business experience, entrepreneurial grit, and strategic expertise to help you navigate your exit with confidence.
Our diverse backgrounds and hands-on experience mean we approach every exit strategy with creativity, practicality, and a deep understanding of what's at stake. Our approach is personal and our system is as thorough as it is tailored to your goals. From our guiding principles to our extensive network of experts, we've built a process that's as effective as it is enjoyable. Exiting your business is a big deal, and we're here to make sure it's done with care, precision, and maybe even a little excitement along the way.
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