Uxl is a Scottish based consultancy formed in 2002. We have worked across most sectors with businesses of all sizes and ages to help them to build more resilient business models, innovation capabilities and a growth mindset to help them create visions and achieve goals. Our expertise and experience in business strategy and innovation has been at the core of our success.
Founding directors Jim Dearie and Michael Kearns continue to develop innovative ways of creating value for ambitious business leaders.
the founders
Jim Dearie
An experienced business development professional with a strong track record delivering results with a broad range of industrial and commercial clients in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Jim has developed his technical and commercial skills in a number of management positions in the electronics industry, public sector agencies and currently as managing director of Uxl. He has continually developed his skills and knowledge from his early formal training in Mechanical and Production Engineering (HND) and qualifications include an MBA from the University of Strathclyde. His personality and jargon free style of client engagement encourages full participation to ensure all engagements are both effective and enjoyable.
Michael Kearns
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An experienced consultant and coach, Michael has a proven track record of successfully managing people and projects in a range of industry sectors. One of the founder directors of Uxl he draws on over 35 years of experience in product design and manufacturing to help organisations achieve more success. Over the last 5 years Michael has used the full Business Model Canvas toolkit to support start-ups and established businesses achieve growth. Michael is passionate about working with people, quickly gaining trust and establishing long lasting effective relationship with clients. Michael has excellent strategy and innovation expertise and is ready to work with ambitious business leaders.