Global Collaboration UK Ltd

Driving Business Connections, Fuelling Growth

About us

Who We Are

Pioneering Sales Growth & Strategic Partnerships

Our Journey -
Driving Business Growth & Innovation

Founded in 2019, Global Collaboration UK Ltd began as a business networking platform and rapidly evolved into a full-scale business growth consultancy. Today, we specialise in sales optimisation, international business development, and strategic partnerships, empowering businesses to achieve sustainable expansion and long-term success.

Our Expertise


With decades of combined experience across industries, our team specialises in:

✔ Crafting scalable, high-impact sales strategies.

✔ Enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness.

✔ Identifying and securing high-value opportunities.

✔ Navigating complex acquisitions and partnerships.

✔ Preparing businesses for profitable transitions.

✔ Facilitating global business expansion.








At Global Collaboration UK Ltd, our commitment
lies in delivering measurable results, unlocking
new opportunities, and fostering strategic
growth for businesses worldwide.

✔ Delivering full-scale sales management solutions.

✔ Strengthening Sales Directors & Managers for success.

✔ Maximising networking impact and ROI.

✔ Providing tailored strategies for sustainable success.

✔ Facilitating peer-driven forums for innovation and collaboration.

✔ Global will also recruit and headhunt professional sales talent.

Our Mission

To empower businesses with cutting-edge tools, data-driven insights, and strategic solutions to scale, optimise, and drive sustainable sales growth.

Our Vision & Values -
Inspiring Sustainable Growth

At Global Collaboration UK Ltd, we are committed to fostering long-term success through trust, innovation, and strategic collaboration. Our approach drives sustainable growth, cultivates meaningful partnerships, and delivers tangible revenue expansion for businesses.

Our Core Values:

✔ Integrity & Transparency

Cultivating trust through honesty and accountability.

✔ Collaboration & Networking

Creating meaningful connections and valuable opportunities.

✔ Sustainability & Responsibility

Championing ethical, eco-conscious, and long-term growth.

✔ Results-Driven Approach

Delivering measurable impact and tangible business success.

✔ Strategic Innovation

Adapting and evolving to stay ahead in a dynamic business landscape.

✔ We don’t just consult

We partner with you so we can deliver long-term, profitable growth

Meet Our Leadership Team – 
Specialists in Business Growth & Strategy

Director of Business Growth,
Sales Strategy & Strategic Partnerships

Stav Melides

📌 Areas of Expertise:
✔ Sales Growth & Business Development – Implementing strategic sales initiatives to drive revenue expansion.
✔ Corporate Partnerships & Strategic Alliances – Establishing and fostering high-value collaborations for sustainable success.
✔ Exhibition & Trade Show Strategy – Enhancing brand visibility and business engagement at industry-leading events.
✔ Exit Strategies & Acquisitions – Guiding businesses through seamless transitions and growth-focused acquisitions.
✔ Tendering Support – Providing expert guidance on competitive bidding and procurement processes.
✔ Non-Executive Directorship – Offering strategic oversight and governance to drive business performance.
✔ Third Sector Expertise – Supporting charities, non-profits, and social enterprises in achieving their objectives.
✔ Global Experience – Extensive international business expertise across diverse markets and industries.
✔ Export & Import Strategies – Facilitating seamless global trade and market expansion

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With over 40 years of experience, Stav has a distinguished track record of driving business growth, fostering strategic partnerships, and optimising sales strategies to achieve measurable and sustainable success.

Throughout a diverse career, Stav has founded, managed, and developed businesses across multiple industries, including Recruitment, IT, technical systems, security, hospitality, parcel delivery, and aluminium manufacturing, and properties in UK and Overseas. Additionally, Stav has served as a Non-Executive Director in various companies, providing strategic oversight and leadership.

As the Director of Global Collaboration UK Ltd, Stav spearheads the Glyv500 Program, a specialised sales optimisation initiative that enhances sales processes within just three months — helping businesses save time, reduce costs, and acquire high-value clients with consistency.

In July 2024, Stav was appointed Vice-Chair of the Institute of Directors (IoD) for Lincolnshire and Rutland, where he plays a key role in strengthening member engagement and expanding the organisation's presence within the region.

Schedule a chat with Stav for Sales & Business Growth Strategies! 

Technical Director & Innovation Strategist

Sergiu Celan

📌 Areas of Expertise:
✔ Technical Innovation in Sales Processes – Integrating advanced technologies to enhance sales efficiency.
✔ AI Interactions – Leveraging artificial intelligence to streamline business operations.
✔ Automated Systems – Implementing cutting-edge automation for improved workflow and productivity.
✔ IT Integrations – Ensuring seamless connectivity between business systems and technology solutions.
✔ Visual Remote Systems – Enhancing remote operations with advanced visualisation tools.
✔ Remote Networking Systems – Developing secure and scalable remote communication infrastructures.
✔ Exhibition Systems – Optimizing event and trade show technology for maximum engagement.

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Role at Global Collaboration UK Ltd:
As Technical Director & Innovation Strategist, Sergiu ensures that Global Collaboration’s technical infrastructure operates efficiently, aligning technology-driven strategies with broader business objectives

With a diverse background spanning petrochemical, wood processing, and the food supply chain industry, Sergiu brings cross-industry technical expertise, delivering tailored innovation-driven solutions to clients.

In his role, he oversees technical operations, vendor relations, and performance data analysis, driving continuous innovation and technological excellence across the organisation.

Want to optimise your business with technical solutions?

Schedule a chat with Sergiu! 

Personal Assistant to the Directors &
International Connections Coordinator

Rodica Celan

📌 Areas of Expertise:
✔ Executive Coordination – Delivering high-level administrative and strategic support at the director level.
✔ Corporate Networking & International Events – Cultivating and managing global business connections.
✔ Venue Sourcing & Exhibition Strategy – Organising high-impact events that drive business engagement.
✔ Sustainability & Ethical Business Advocacy – Championing eco-conscious initiatives and responsible business practices.
✔ Multilingual Communication – Fluent in Romanian, English, Russian, Italian, and basic French, facilitating seamless international collaboration.
✔ Global Business Engagement – Experienced in working with overseas clients and expanding international reach. 

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Professional Background:
With over 10 years of experience in business development, management, and corporate communications, Rodica plays a crucial role in strengthening business relationships, optimising client experiences, and facilitating international expansion.

Her Role & Passion:
✔ Director-Level Coordination – Serving as the key liaison between directors, clients, and service providers, ensuring smooth operations.
✔ Global Networking & Partnerships – Leading high-value corporate collaborations and international business events.
✔ Brand Visibility & Engagement – Leveraging social media marketing to enhance business presence and audience interaction.
✔ LinkedIn Specialist – Expert in professional networking, brand positioning, and business development via LinkedIn.
✔ Entrepreneurial Connector – Building meaningful connections that drive business growth and innovation.

Rodica’s expertise in strategic networking, event management, and business sustainability makes her an invaluable asset to Global Collaboration UK Ltd, supporting the company’s mission of driving global business success.

Need an expert in business networking & event management?

Schedule a chat with Rodica! 

Head of Leadership and Team Development 

Ian Kirkby 

📌 Areas of Expertise:
✔ Leadership Development – Empowering senior leaders and aspiring managers to unlock their full potential through tailored coaching and mentoring.
✔ Team Development – Facilitating high-performing teams by enhancing collaboration, communication, and collective problem-solving.
✔ Executive Coaching & Mentoring – Providing strategic guidance to leaders, helping them navigate challenges and achieve their goals.
✔ Psychometric Assessment – Leveraging tailored psychometric tools to support leadership growth and improve team dynamics.
✔ Change Management – Drawing on extensive experience to guide organisations through transformational change with confidence and clarity.
✔ Interim Leadership & Strategic Direction – Offering expert support in leadership roles during periods of transition.

Ian is a very experienced and well-qualified leadership and team development consultant with an excellent track record across diverse sectors and cultures.

A former RAF squadron leader and aerospace battle manager with extensive front-line executive and operational management experience, Ian is well-travelled and has fulfilled many roles including interim director, business founder and owner, enterprise architect, company BD representative, programme leader, and senior facilitator. He currently serves as chair of the board of trustees for a local charity.

Ian focuses on helping senior leaders (actual and aspiring) and teams to achieve their full potential and enjoy doing so. He employs a mix of coaching, mentoring, facilitation and psychometrics tailored to client needs to maximise results.

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Head of Business Growth & Exit Strategies 

James Hunt

📌 Areas of Expertise:
✔ Corporate Law – Specialising in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and new issue work.
✔ Employee Share Schemes – Advising on EMI options, unapproved options and growth share structures.
✔ Business Exits & Succession Planning – Guiding business owners through management buy-outs, vendor-funded buy-outs, and succession strategies including preparatory due diligence.
✔ Business Development & Networking – Facilitating growth through strategic networking and collaborative initiatives.
✔ Business Rescue & Turnaround – Assisting companies in financial distress with effective rescue strategies.
✔ Commercial Contracts & Technology Licences – Providing legal guidance on commercial agreements and technology licensing. 

Role & Expertise:
As a Head of Business Growth & Exit Strategies of Global Collaborations UK Ltd, James brings extensive experience in supporting ambitious business owners through growth strategies, succession planning, and successful exits.
James started his legal career in London with Clifford-Turner before becoming a partner at Birmingham-based Needham & James, which later became part of DLA. As founder of two innovative regulated law firms, he brings hands-on practical experience of the challenges of business growth. His expertise in mergers, acquisitions, and private equity has enabled him to successfully guide numerous start-ups, early-stage ventures, and established businesses through complex transitions. James now operates as a non-practising solicitor through his business advisory and legal consultancy, Everyman Advisory Limited.
James combines his legal expertise with a strategic mindset, ensuring clients receive practical, results-focused advice that reflect what is important to his clients personally. His approach is centred on building strong partnerships, fostering growth, and achieving sustainable success.

In addition to his professional work, James has served as a trustee of a number of charities in the past including as a co-founder of Sofie Enterprises established during the “madness of lockdown” in 2020. The mission of this Society of Independent Enterprise is to teach novel methods of exit planning and to be part of a collaborative community of professionals providing fellowship to owner-managers on their journey to exit from their own enterprises.

He now lives with his family on a small farm in beautiful North Pembrokeshire where he volunteers his time to local charities and not for profit organisations including the local chamber of trade and tourism where he is a director. He makes regular monthly visits to Oxfordshire to see clients and to co-host Sofie’s 1845 Connect Supper Club.

Looking for expert advice on business growth, strategic exits, or leadership development?

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Head of Targeted Business Outreach

Michael Melhado

📌 Areas of Expertise:
✔ Lead Generation
✔ Direct Marketing
✔ National & Global Sales Appointment Calls & Customer
✔ Engagement (Inbound & Outbound)
✔ Call Centre Operations
✔ Data Cleansing & Updating
✔ Sales Pipeline Engagement
✔ Bespoke Sales Projects

Michael’s leadership in targeted business outreach ensures that businesses not only expand their reach but also build lasting and meaningful connections in an ever-evolving market.

With over 25 years of expertise in lead generation, direct marketing, national and global business development calls, and call centre operations, Michael Melhado is a seasoned professional in driving high-quality business engagement.

Having successfully executed over 5,000 B2B lead generation campaigns, Michael specialises in connecting businesses with the right opportunities, optimising outreach strategies, and enhancing market positioning. His data-driven and strategic approach ensures that each outreach initiative is designed to maximise conversions and deliver measurable business growth.

Michael’s extensive experience enables organisations to streamline their customer acquisition processes, with a strong emphasis on integrity, transparency, and efficiency. Beyond driving business success, he is committed to ethical leadership and sustainable marketing practices, integrating strategies to foster long-term engagement and impact.

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Head of Commercial & Sales Recruitment & Headhunting

Pete Shillito

📌 Areas of Expertise:
✔ Executive Recruitment – Specialising in placing C-Suite executives and senior leaders across large corporate and SME businesses.
✔ Technical Shop Floor Recruitment – Covering roles from CNC through to production and quality.
✔ Commercial Recruitment – Focusing on roles within administration, sales, and PA/EA positions.
✔ Tech & IT Recruitment – Specialising in digital and IT-related roles.

Role & Expertise:
As the Head of Commercial & Sales Recruitment & Headhunting, Pete leverages over 16 years of experience in the manufacturing and engineering sectors to connect senior talent with organisations across Lincolnshire, South Yorkshire, and beyond.

In June 2024, Pete was appointed Chair of the Institute of Directors (IoD) South Yorkshire branch, where he focuses on enhancing member engagement and expanding the organisation's local presence.
Pete is a strong advocate for a relationship-driven approach to recruitment, emphasising the irreplaceable value of human connections over automation and AI. His commitment to building long-term partnerships has been key to his continued success.

Looking to strengthen your leadership team or expand your workforce with highly skilled talent? 
 
Reach out to us for expert guidance and tailored recruitment solutions.

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For New Data, Data Cleansing, Advanced Email Marketing and Advanced Analytics we have partnered with:

Marketscan – Award-Winning B2B Data Solutions

Marketscan's Services:
📌 New Data – High-quality business data lists tailored for effective direct mail, telephone, and email campaigns. Our team is always on hand to guide you in selecting the right data for your needs.
📌 Data Cleansing – Enhance your existing data by adding essential information and improving accuracy for better results.
📌 Email Marketing – With Marketscan Edge, deliver targeted and cost-effective email campaigns directly to decision-makers, helping you drive engagement and growth.
📌 Analytics – Gain valuable insights into your database with customer profiling, trend analysis, and targeted prospect identification to maximise your campaign success.

With over 40 years of experience, Marketscan is a trusted B2B data provider offering comprehensive solutions to help businesses thrive. Their unique data is sourced from a blend of channels, delivering insights that are unmatched elsewhere.

At the heart of Marketscan's success is Megabase™, theirr proprietary B2B database featuring 5.6 million decision-makers, ensuring you connect with the right people.

Founded in Chichester, West Sussex in 1982, Marketscan has built a reputation for integrity, quality, and personalised service. Its highly trained team, equipped with Chartered Institute of Marketing qualifications, ensures your campaigns are expertly guided from concept to completion.

Marketscan – Delivering Data-Driven Growth for Over 40 Years.

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Trusted by

Aspire
Copperfield
Clarke
ENGC
Whitehouse
AFCA VCS
COASTERS
SHU
3SIGMA
River
Petaurum
Promfin Holding

Success Stories – Driving Real Business Growth

Global provides significant support to EcoEnergy ENGC Ltd in business development and sales growth. Their professional advice, experience, and expertise deliver noticeable results. An excellent team to work with — highly recommended!

EcoEnergy ENGC

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We worked with Global Collaborations UK Ltd to support our sales growth and develop an exit strategy. Their insights, expertise, and excellent support have been invaluable to our business. We would highly recommend their services to anyone looking to grow or plan for the future.

Coasters ApartHotel

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We’re very grateful to the team at Global for their outstanding work in creating our landing page and running our email campaign. Your support has been invaluable in helping us recruit new drivers and amplify our mission of serving the Lincolnshire community.

AFCA VCS

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It took a while to perfect, but here's the landing page for Aspire MCL's latest email campaign which includes case stories and service lines. The case studies are based on actual events, so why not take a look and see if you can identify with any of the subjects?

Aspire MCL

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We had the pleasure of working with Global Collaborations UK Ltd to support our business development, growth strategies, and negotiations and acquisitions. Their professionalism and excellent customer support truly stood out. We are incredibly thankful for their dedication and expertise, which played a key role in helping us achieve our goals. Highly recommended!

Clarke Enterprises

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Our experience with Global Collaborations UK Ltd has been excellent. We turned to them for support with workforce recruitment and welfare management in a few European countries, and their guidance made a real difference. Thanks to their expertise, we successfully built a strong and supported team. We would certainly recommend their services to other businesses.

Melkava

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We approached Global Collaborations UK Ltd for support with entering the UK market, setting up a UK subsidiary, and receiving ongoing support and admin advice.

Their help has been extremely valuable, and we highly recommend their services to any business looking to expand in the UK.

Promfin Holding

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We’re extremely grateful to Global Collaborations UK Ltd for managing our social media, driving our expansion strategy, and providing invaluable support for the Sceptre group.

Their sponsorship and hosting of our meetings have been a huge help, and we truly appreciate their dedication. Highly recommended!

Sceptre Group

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We are also part of

Institute of Directors
Federation of Small Businesses
European Small Business Alliance
UK Fresh Produce Network
Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce
Sceptre Group
UK-Cyprus Enterprise Council
Information Commissioner's Office

Join Us – Together,
We Drive Meaningful Growth

At Global Collaboration UK Ltd, we go beyond offering services—we empower businesses to scale, innovate, and thrive in an ever-evolving marketplace. Partner with us to unlock new opportunities and achieve sustainable success.

Ready to Elevate Your Business to New Heights?
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Phone: +44-1522-452-862
Direct: +44-7401-06-4445
Email: hello@gcuk.group

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