About

Squarcle is a procurement, supply chain and digital specialist which sits at the centre of transformation, with a skillset which has proven relevance in any market characterised by operational complexity.

It was founded by experts in leading strategic, cross-functional operations and transformation programmes. Since its inception in 2020, artificial intelligence and data science have been at the heart of the business, embedded across all capability areas and projects.

Our team is the driving force behind our success. We are a diverse group of passionate professionals, united by our shared commitment to delivering exceptional results for our clients. Get to know the faces behind our consultancy.

Meet the Team

Executive Team

Our core values are the foundation of our culture, shaping our identity, actions, and approach to everything we do. Built upon eight key themes, these values serve as a compass that guides our interactions with clients, contractors, and employees alike, while also setting clear expectations for all parties involved.

By embracing these values, we establish a common understanding of what it means to be part of the Squarcle community. They communicate our commitment to integrity, collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Our values also provide assurance to our stakeholders, outlining the standards they can expect from us in terms of service delivery and overall engagement.

Gavin Emmerson

Co-Founder and CEO

Gavin co-founded Squarcle in 2020. Previous roles include a number of principle supply chain and transformational leadership roles within the Defence and Humanitarian sectors. He has held a number of NED roles for leading supply chain companies and was awarded the Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for his contribution to supply chain transformation at the national level.

Simon J. Perks

Co-Founder and Managing Director

An operating model and digital transformation SME, Simon has 20 years’ experience in consulting and industry. He started work with Rolls-Royce designing parts for the F35 before moving into manufacturing then consulting. He has worked with the world’s largest organisations helping them apply digital solutions to solve their operational problems. Most recently he was Head of Operational Excellence for KPMG before co-founding Squarcle.

Nigel Allison

Partner and Chairman

Nigel has over 34 years' Supply Chain, Expeditionary Logistics, leadership and strategy experience. With a proven track record of programme and operations management, he has overseen multiple successful change programmes and has been responsible for complex and global supply chain operations. A digital innovator, Nigel has delivered information exploitation to support decision making from Government to ground level. He was awarded a CBE for his contribution to UK national operations in 2022.

Robert Ladell

Chief Operating Officer

Rob joined Squarcle in 2020 and was appointed Chief Operating Officer in 2022. As COO, he leads the day-to-day operations of the business, driving high performance across all operational functions while championing innovation, continuous improvement and the adoption of emerging technologies, including AI, to enhance efficiency and delivery excellence. Rob focuses on building resilient, future-ready operational capabilities that support sustainable growth and ensure Squarcle remains at the forefront of its sector. He brings extensive experience in leading strategic, cross-functional operations and transformation programmes across the Defence and Government sectors. Prior to joining Squarcle, Rob led a large team of consultants, principal designers and supply chain specialists to plan and deliver the logistics strategy for a high-profile £1.6bn construction programme in central London

John Buckley

Director Capability & Innovation

John is an executive leader with over two decades of experience in consulting. He is passionate about helping people realise their potential and in the capacity technology has to improve outcomes for citizens. Prior to joining the Squarcle board in January 2025, John was a Partner in Deloitte's Consulting business holding both competency and industry leadership roles. He has worked across Retail, Industrials and Financial Services but is a specialist in Defence

Angus Fay

Senior Advisor

Angus is a highly experienced Logistics and Supply Chain professional with over 40-years experience in UK Defence, NATO and the energy sector. In UK Defence, he was the Head of Profession for Logistics, the Defence Supply Chain E2E Process Owner and the Director of Global Logistics Operations. He was also the chief author and architect of the Defence Support Transformation Programme, leading to the delivery of a new Defence Support Operating Model, the creation of the Defence Support organisation, and the creation of a digital transformation programme across the Defence Support Enterprise. More recently, he has been the EMEA and APAC Government account lead for a Fortune 100 Energy corporation and provides Board advice to a number of leading private sector companies.

Megan Price

Chief of Staff

Meg joined Squarcle in July 2024 following a 10 year career in Defence. With a history of providing multi-disciplined support to high-performing, cross-functional leadership teams, Meg brings with her previous experience in Portfolio and Project Management, delivery of Business Operations and provision of high quality Executive Support.

Alex Hubbard

Nuclear and Construction Market Lead

Alex is an experienced ICT senior programme and project manager, with extensive experience in aviation, defence, policing and construction sectors. She has global experience gained from UK, Australia, New Zealand and United Arab Emirates in the deployment, data migration, enhancement and support of ERP (Oracle), CRM (Salesforce), Airline and Airport Passenger Service Systems (Radixx, Sabre, Amadeus), MRO system (GOLDesp, AMOS). She is a competent manager of project change control within the ITIL process framework and has successfully led numerous cross-functional, multicultural onshore and offshore teams. At Squarcle Alex is the market lead for Construction & Nuclear, leading Squarcle’s teaming, bidding and pursuits in that sector. Alex also leads the Product Development team as part of the Digital capability.

Jack Matthews

Capability Lead: Enterprise Digitisation & Change

With nearly 30 years of experience in the Defence sector, Jack brings a proven track record of leadership across the public sector (RAF and Civil Service) and within a Tier 1 Defence supplier, prior to moving into consultancy. His career spans operations, programme leadership, business development and major transformation. This enables Jack to combine deep sector knowledge and delivery expertise to provide client-focused consultancy services that drive measurable outcomes. He is motivated by enabling meaningful change that delivers tangible value to Defence organisations. In his current role as Enterprise Digitisation & Change lead, Jack leads the development and execution of strategy design, operating model development, and programme delivery. Jack holds an MA in Defence Studies and a PG Dip in Logistics Management.

Marcus Gilmore

Market Lead: Aerospace & Defence

Marcus is a multi-skilled management consultant with over 25 years of experience gained within both a Big 4 consulting and blue-chip industry environment. Marcus has worked extensively in delivering transformation across the Defence, Security and Justice domains both in the UK and internationally. He has also held management positions in aviation, manufacturing and financial services industries. Formerly Head of Supply Chain at Newton Europe, Marcus joined Squarcle in July 2025 to lead Aerospace & Defence in the private sector. He is passionate about making a tangible difference where it matters most through enabling organisations to deliver meaningful and sustainable change.

Our Team

At Squarcle, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We place a paramount value on fostering a company culture built on collaboration, where we prioritise the success of each team member and embrace a spirit of knowledge sharing. This same ethos of approachability, flexibility, motivation, and responsiveness extends to our new hires, ensuring they feel welcomed and supported from day one, just like our valued clients.

Alankrit, Consultant

“The team here at Squarcle is very supportive and welcoming. I'm delighted to be part of a company that places a high priority on its people, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth.”

Karen, Manager

“Squarcle is living proof that if you put a bunch of talented and hilarious people in a room together, incredible things can happen.”

Edina, BD & Marketing Manager

“If you are thinking of joining Squarcle as a graduate consultant, I highly recommend it! The role requires less specific professional history allowing you to build experience from the very start of your consultancy career. Becoming a Junior Consultant means you are involved in different business areas from business development to marketing through the delivery of large-scale implementation, process optimisation, change management, and new technology introduction projects. ”

Anthony, Consultant

"The graduate training programme is excellent. Subject matter experts from across the business deliver hands-on sessions that blend technical, consulting, and industry-specific skills. This is complemented by an external professional qualification so we’re continuously building our expertise in line with industry best practices."

Matthew, SC & OE Lead

“Squarcle is a company based on high morals and ethical standards that promote a ‘one team family ethos’. People hire people and that is why Squarcle invest in attracting positive, talented ‘can do’ personnel and value them throughout.”

Amy, Consultant

“The company thrives on its core values of integrity, trust, commitment, innovation, learning, excellence, value, and teamwork. With every project, I’ve had the opportunity to learn, contribute, and collaborate but Squarcle have also been hugely supportive of my own interests and ambitions for professional development”

Melanie, HR Manager

"Our people are our most important asset, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where every individual can thrive and reach their full potential. Building a talented team is not just about finding the right skills, but also fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and shared success."

Professional and Industry Awards

MCA Awards

Named as the Management Consultancies Association 2025 Best New Consultancy.

FEBE Fast Growth

Squarcle recognised by FEBE as amongst top 50 fastest growing, founder-led, businesses in the UK.

UK Fast Growth Index

Ranked as the 4th Fastest Growing Professional Services Firm category of the UK Fast Growth Index.

FEBE Fast Growth

The Professional Services Start Up of the year at the South West Final of the StartUp Awards National Series.

ERS Gold Award

Squarcle have been recognised with the Employers Recognistion Scheme Gold Award.

RLC Award

RLC Foundation Master General of Logistics’ Award to Industry for support to RLC professional development

Charities and Sponsorship

We are committed to supporting organisations that make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve. Through our charity partnerships and sponsorships, we proudly contribute to initiatives that promote wellbeing, opportunity and positive change for those who need it most.

RLC Institute

The RLC Institute is something that is very close to our hearts, we look forward to working with, and supporting the team, for years to come.

Royal Logistic Corp Snowboarding

We are proud sponsors of the Royal Logistic Corps Snowboarding Team. We hope that the team has a another fantastic year, and we can’t wait to celebrate the many victories to come.

Royal Logistic Corp Athletics

We are proud to sponsor RLC Athletics, supporting excellence, dedication, and teamwork both on and off the field. Through this partnership, we celebrate athletic achievement while fostering community engagement and inspiring the next generation of talent.

Womens Work Lab

We are delighted to work with the Women's Work Lab supporting mums in the South West back into the workplace via a meaningful work placements.

DigiLocal

We are proud to support DigiLocal, a Bristol-based charity empowering marginalised youth to discover and develop their digital talents.

UKAF Rugby League

We are proud to sponsor the UK Armed Forces Rugby League and support their mission to unite the best rugby league players from the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force.

Transforming supply chains with expert insight, digital innovation, and data-driven precision.

Squarcle Social Value Commitments

Women in Defence

We proudly support Women in Defence, championing the vital role women play across all areas of national security. By recognising and promoting their contributions, we help foster a diverse, inclusive culture that values and empowers female professionals in the Defence sector.

Good Employment Charter

Squarcle is proud supporter of the West of England Good Employment Charter. We’ve joined the Charter to raise the standards of employment in the West of England, benefitting both our business and our employees.

The West of England Good Employment Charter will set the standard for working practices in the region. Supporting businesses of any size or sector to improve investment in their staff, enabling more inclusive, equitable and sustainable working practices, positively benefitting people, society, and the wider economy. The Good Employment Charter aims to support employers to create workplaces that embrace the characteristics of good employment. The Charter is based on seven characteristics of good employment including security, flexibility, wellbeing and development.

Living Wage Foundation

Squarcle is accredited as a Living Wage Employer. Our Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at Squarcle, directly and indirectly, receive a minimum hourly wage significantly higher than the government minimum for over 23s.

Katherine Chapman, Director, Living Wage Foundation said: “We’re delighted that Squarcle Consulting Ltd has joined the movement of almost 9,000 responsible employers across the UK who voluntarily commit to go further than the government minimum to make sure all their staff earn enough to live on.''

Community Race at Work Charter

We are pleased to announce we are now a signatory of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. Ethnic minorities still face significant disparities in employment and progression, and that is something we need to change. The Charter is composed of seven calls to action for leaders and organisations across all sectors. Signing the Charter means taking practical steps to ensure workplaces are tackling barriers that Black, Asian, Mixed Raced and other ethnically diverse people face in recruitment and progression and that their organisations are representative of British society today.

Mental Health at Work Commitment

We are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all of our staff. That’s why we’ve taken the Mental Health at Work Commitment and are currently delivering a programme of activities to ensure that everyone can have open and honest conversations about their wellbeing in the workplace and feel supported. We encourage applications from persons with experience of poor mental health and are committed to supporting our employees to fulfil their potential and perform at their best in work.

Disability Confident Employer

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where individuals with disabilities are welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed. We actively work to remove barriers, offer fair opportunities, and ensure a culture of respect, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Build Force

We are proud to partner with BuildForce, the UK-wide, industry-led programme dedicated to helping service leavers, veterans and reservists transition into long-term careers in construction and the built environment. By working together, we support BuildForce’s mission to provide mentoring, training, work placements and ongoing career development. Helping those who have served to translate their skills into rewarding civilian roles.

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