Who we are

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From our offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen, we work tirelessly to grow our clients’ businesses through bespoke support and expert advice.

We believe that ambitious businesses are the driving force of the UK economy. Our goal is to empower business owners by unlocking the funding they need to innovate, expand, and achieve long-term success. By providing a holistic approach to tailored growth and funding solutions, we help turn ambitious goals into measurable results.

Innovative Partners was founded in 2019 by Andrew Marshall and Liam Hurley, driven by their frustration with the complexities of funding options available to them in their property development companies. Determined to create a better solution, they established a consultancy dedicated to simplifying the funding process for UK businesses, ensuring clients access the maximum support to fuel their growth and innovation. In 2022, Michael Davie joined the Board, bringing extensive experience in helping businesses achieve their innovation funding and strategic growth objectives.

With years of experience supporting businesses across diverse sectors, we understand the challenges of securing the right funding at the right time. Our dedicated team works closely with each client, sharing our expertise to simplify the funding process and maximise opportunities. By building lasting partnerships, we help businesses grow sustainably and achieve their full potential.

Meet our directors

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    Andrew Marshall

    CO-FOUNDER & CHAIRMAN

    Andrew is co-founder of Innovative Partners and is Chair of the Board. He is also involved in a number of other UK based businesses and charities and the founder of Carlowrie Group.

    Andrew is involved in finding and working closely with technology companies for Innovative Partners to invest in.

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    Liam Hurley

    CO-FOUNDER & CEO

    Liam is co-founder of Innovative Partners and has extensive experience in multiple business sectors from founding and running other companies. Liam oversees the Innovative Partners team on a day to day basis and works closely with our ongoing clients.

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    Michael Davie

    DIRECTOR

    Michael has extensive experience in the R&D and business world working with small companies to leading brands in the FTSE 100 and has 9 years experience. He is a trusted point of contact to clients, accountants and partners.

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Our team

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    Stuart Hurst

    FINANCIAL DIRECTOR

    Stuart is an award-winning accountant with 20 years of experience. He provides insight on monetary decisions, setting internal controls and budget management, and is key to helping with the company’s long term financial health and the exciting growth of the business. Stuart’s understanding of finances is invaluable with financial matters in some of our clients claims processes.

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    Eilidh Cannon

    OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

    Eilidh oversees the seamless execution of all daily operations at Innovative Partners. Her strong skills and experience in leadership, strategic planning, and operational efficiency ensure the team continuously delivers outstanding results for our clients.

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    Alex Hughes

    HEAD OF TECHNICAL AND COMPLIANCE

    Alex brings a wealth of experience in R&D and is skilled in guiding businesses through the complexities of innovation funding. He expertly assesses eligibility for innovation funding, writes the accompanying technical and financial reports, and provides experienced enquiry resolution advice to clients.

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    Caitlin Turner

    COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

    Caitlin hails from New Zealand, where she graduated from Massey University with a Bachelor of Communication. She skilfully manages media enquiries, digital marketing, and communications for Innovative Partners.

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    Gosia Rybak

    FINANCIAL CONSULTANT

    Gosia is a seasoned accountant with 20 years of experience. Certified by the Association of Accounting Technicians, she holds a Licentiate Diploma in Marketing and Management of Financial Institutions. Gosia’s expertise in finance proves vital in handling financial matters within our clients’ claims processes.

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    Hannan Khokhar

    EXTERNAL FINANCIAL CONSULTANT

    Hannan is a qualified Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) with over a decade of experience in financial management, tax advisory, and operational strategy. Hannan held key roles at firms such as KPMG UK, where they led global mobility tax services and supported high-profile HMRC investigations. They bring both technical expertise and practical business insight to every engagement. As financial consultant at IP, Hannan works closely with clients, offering tailored financial guidance to support growth, improve compliance, and drive efficiency. Their experience spans startups to large enterprises, with a track record of helping clients identify eligible activities, maximise claims, and navigate the complexities of the R&D tax landscape with confidence.

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    Peter McAdoo

    SALTIRE SCHOLAR INTERN

    Peter has joined the team for a 12-week internship through the Saltire Scholar Programme. Currently entering his fourth year of International Business at the University of Strathclyde, he has been applying the skills gained from his studies to support our team. Peter has quickly picked up a range of tasks, including collating financial documents, assisting operations with client communications, and ensuring consistent administrative practices.

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We proudly share the values and purpose of Carlowrie Group

As a member of Carlowrie Group, positive impact is at the forefront of our business. This unique collective of like-minded businesses and charities acts an ecosystem of support to improve our economy, communities, and environment.

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