Project Description

 

Immediate Transportation Co Ltd have been in business for over 100 years. They offer a wide range of global import and export freight solutions, warehousing and a full logistics operation including supply chain management and construction logistics. They wanted to take their business to the next level and felt they would benefit from external support to challenge and support them. 
 
 
Michael Mantel, Director, Immediate Transportation Co Ltd explains more about working with Kevin Petley and Elephants Child. 

Tell us briefly about the support/services that you’ve had from Elephants Child:
We engaged Elephants Child for strategic growth advisory, with a focus on refining our business direction, building leadership clarity, and creating a structured plan to support scalable and sustainable growth.

 

WHAT – was the catalyst that made you realise that you might need external support in the form of a Business Growth Advisor?
We were entering a new phase of development—relocating our HQ, expanding services, and managing growing operational complexity. It became clear we needed a structured, external perspective to challenge our thinking and help sharpen our focus.

 

WHY – did Elephants Child feel the right fit for you?
The approach felt pragmatic and relevant from day one. They took time to understand our business and ambitions, and the advice was commercial, practical, and tailored—without being overly formulaic.

 

WHO – was your Business Growth Advisor and what was it that made this relationship work?
Our advisor was Kevin Petley. What made the relationship work was Kevin’s calm, grounded, and insightful style. He brought structure and clarity without ever feeling prescriptive, and his ability to challenge in a constructive and thoughtful way made a real impact.

 

HOW – do you feel as a leader of the business now that you have gone through the process?
More focused, more confident, and with greater clarity in both decision-making and long-term planning. It’s helped me to step back and lead more strategically.

 

WHERE – do you see yourself going forwards following our work, both as a company and in your industry as a whole?
We’re better positioned to grow with purpose and flexibility. Our sector is changing rapidly, and we now have the mindset and framework to pursue growth opportunities while remaining agile and resilient.

 

Finally, if you could sum up your experience with Elephants Child in three words what would they be?
Grounded, Strategic, Empowering.