Commercial Consultancy · UK, Europe & Global
Commercial Growth Through Clarity, Capability & Collaboration
Helping FMCG and other market sector organisations unlock commercial performance, strengthen customer partnerships and build high-performing teams — across UK, European and global markets.
30+
Years Experience
UK & Global
Market Coverage
FMCG & Beyond
Sector Expertise
What I Do
Commercial Consultancy Services
Practical, senior-level commercial expertise — deployed where and when your business needs it most, across UK, European and global markets.
Commercial Strategy & Transformation
I develop clear, actionable commercial strategies that align your organisation, unlock growth and deliver measurable results across FMCG and other market sectors.
Interim Commercial Director Support
Senior commercial director capability — on demand. I provide experienced leadership during transitions, restructures or periods of accelerated growth, across short and long-term assignments.
FMCG & Other Market Sector Consultancy
Deep sector expertise across branded and own-label FMCG, major grocery multiples, discounters, convenience, foodservice and other commercial channels — UK, European and global.
Channel Management & Customer Development
Building stronger, more profitable customer partnerships across all channels — from major multiples and B2B to eCommerce, convenience, wholesale and emerging direct-to-consumer routes.
Sales Leadership Coaching & Mentoring
Developing the next generation of commercial leaders through structured coaching, mentoring and capability-building programmes, drawing on 30 years of real commercial experience.
Category Management & Turnaround
Driving category growth through insight-led strategy, range optimisation and collaborative retailer partnerships — or restoring performance where it has stalled.
Why Springboard
Why Choose Springboard Commercial
I don't offer generic consultancy. I bring 30 years of hard-won commercial experience from inside FMCG and other market sectors — the kind of expertise that only comes from having sat in the seat, led the team and delivered the results across UK, European and global markets.
"Clarity of strategy. Strength of execution. Growth that lasts."
Sector-Deep Expertise
Over 30 years operating at the highest levels of FMCG and other market sectors — not a generalist, a genuine specialist with real commercial experience.
Hands-On, Not Hands-Off
I work alongside your team, embedding into your business to deliver real change — not just a slide deck.
Commercially Proven
A track record of delivering measurable commercial outcomes: revenue growth, margin improvement, stronger customer partnerships across UK, European and global markets.
A Network Behind Every Engagement
Where a project requires broader expertise, I can draw on an extensive network of trusted senior industry specialists to build the right team for the challenge.
Founder & Principal Consultant
Meet David Minton
With over 30 years of senior commercial leadership experience across FMCG and other market sectors, I founded Springboard Commercial to give ambitious businesses access to the kind of strategic commercial expertise that transforms performance.
Having led commercial functions at European and global level, managed major accounts across multiple markets and driven significant business transformations, I bring a rare combination of strategic vision and hands-on execution capability. Where a project requires broader expertise, I can draw on an extensive network of trusted senior industry specialists to build the right team for the challenge.
30+
Years of Commercial
Leadership
Sectors We Serve
Industries We Serve
Start the Conversation
Let's talk about unlocking commercial performance in your business.
Whether you're looking for strategic direction, interim leadership or commercial coaching — a confidential conversation costs nothing and could change everything. I work with businesses across the UK, Europe and globally.