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EXPERT ADVICE.
REAL RESULTS.

Strategic advisory for CEOs and boards navigating growth, transformation, and change

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About AllumTek Business Advisors

AllumTek Business Advisors was founded by Jim Allum, a seasoned board advisor and technology leader with over 30 years of experience in enterprise software, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and M&A.

Career Journey

  • Began in customer services, gaining a deep understanding of business operations from the ground up.
  • Later led UK operations for Macro 4 (UNICOM Global), with full accountability for:
    • Governance, risk, and business continuity
    • Global responsibility for strategic initiatives and infrastructure
  • Earned a reputation for decisive leadership and commercial acumen.

Track Record

  • Worked with major global corporations
  • Secured high-value deals with leading financial institutions
  • Designed robust business continuity strategies to mitigate cyber threats

Expertise spans commercial and technical problem-solving, strategic planning, and operational excellence, consistently delivering results even under tight constraints.

Today

Through AllumTek, Jim partners with boards, executives, and investors to deliver strategic business advisory services and serve as a trusted Non-Executive Director (NED) – driving clarity, alignment, and sustainable growth.

Jim previously served as a NED  for Obelisk AI, reflecting his commitment to innovation and governance in emerging technologies.

Our Offer

  • The Clarity Partnership: A structured approach designed to help organisations cut
    through complexity and move forward with confidence.

Our Mission

Empowering organisations to achieve transformation and long-term value creation through ethical, transparent relationships and practical, results-driven solutions.

Areas of Expertise

AllumTek’s proficiency extends to:

  • Building strong C-level client relationships
  • Crafting and executing strategic plans
  • Successfully navigating complex business environments

With a proven track record of success, AllumTek brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to every project undertaken.

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A laptop on a yellow desk surrounded by colourful sticky notes with words like SEO, motivation, strategy, marketing, charts, and a notebook labelled business plan, plus a pencil.

Areas of Expertise

AllumTek’s proficiency extends to:

  • Building strong C-level client relationships
  • Crafting and executing strategic plans
  • Successfully navigating complex business environments

With a proven track record of success, AllumTek brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to every project undertaken.

Get in Touch

Philosophy & Vision

At AllumTek Business Advisors, the focus is on fostering innovation and excellence.

AllumTek is dedicated to leveraging its extensive experience to empower businesses in achieving growth, transformation, and value creation.

Its mission is to assist organisations in unlocking their full potential and delivering exceptional value to their customers and stakeholders.

Testimonials

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I’ve worked with Jim for a number of years and have often leaned on his expertise, both formally within defined scopes of work and informally over a beer. His experience in building high-performing teams and leading complex projects has been invaluable.
Most recently, Jim supported the Ashdown Group in his capacity as a Business Advisor, assisting with AI research aimed at developing and automating processes. His breadth of research, deep understanding of AI solutions, and the professional report he delivered were perfectly aligned with our business needs.

John Lynes

Managing Director Ashdown Group
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Jim quickly became a trusted advisor to Synapsys Solutions. He helped us shape how we position business continuity with executive-level clients, provided insights on AI for our core SaaS platform, and supported key supplier relationships with clarity and calm. Jim is highly experienced and knowledgable as well as being easy to work with. I’d gladly recommend Jim and AllumTek Business Advisors to any leadership team.

Andy Thorn

Managing Director Synapsys Solutions Ltd
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Jim has been supporting me and Obelisk AI as an Advisor (initially) and now as NED. The value & insight he has brought has been fantastic, especially around gaining clarity on commercial positioning/offerings. Jim is a great part of the Obelisk team, I look forward to continue working with him for many years to come.

Louis Kent

Founder & CEO Obelisk AI
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