About
Derek Granger
Derek has spent over 16 years working within and alongside the UK accountancy ecosystem. He has built a reputation for helping both accountancy firms and technology companies turn conversations into real commercial outcomes.
Before founding Aris Growth, Derek led go-to-market initiatives at EY, working with high-growth technology companies and accountancy firms across the UK.
His strengths sit at the intersection of understanding and action. He combines a deep understanding of how accountancy firms actually operate with strong commercial instincts and a focus on execution. Derek is known for making complex conversations simple, practical and commercially productive.
Unlike many advisors who focus on strategy documents and frameworks, Derek's work is centred on creating the conditions for real opportunities to develop. He helps organisations get in front of the right businesses, have the right conversations, and turn those conversations into client wins.
Aris Growth exists to do exactly that. Supporting organisations to create consistent commercial opportunities and convert them into meaningful outcomes.
What defines Derek's approach.
Deep ecosystem understanding
Years of experience working with firms of all sizes, from top 20 practices to ambitious regional firms, and the technology companies serving them.
Commercially sharp
Focused on outcomes that matter: better client opportunities, stronger relationships and sustainable growth. Not activity for activity's sake.
Translation ability
The rare ability to sit between technology companies and accountancy firms and help both sides understand each other's language, priorities and constraints.
Activation over strategy
Practical support that turns ideas into commercial reality. Strategy only matters if it leads to action, conversations and results.
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