Our People
Judgement shaped by experience.
DCH brings together senior operators, investors and advisors who have led organisations through growth, transformation, investment, succession and complex organisational change.
We combine that experience around the decisions that matter most, bringing independent judgement, practical challenge and the capability to turn strategic direction into measurable progress.
Our strength is not simply the experience held by each individual. It is what becomes possible when that experience is brought together around a shared commercial objective.
Dave Crew
Founder & Principal Advisor
Board-level advisor, commercial strategist and keynote speaker supporting founders, investors and leadership teams through growth, transition and value creation.
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Dave Brown
Senior Commercial & Marketing Advisor
Dave Brown is a senior commercial leader with more than 25 years' experience across international markets, helping businesses define strategy, accelerate growth and create lasting commercial value.
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Leon Cook
Strategic Communications & Reputation Advisor
Leon is an international government relations and corporate communications specialist, helping organisations manage reputation, stakeholder engagement and strategic positioning at moments of change or scrutiny.
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Oliver Carter
Corporate Intelligence & Strategic Advisor
Oliver is a senior corporate intelligence advisor with decades of experience across operational, government and corporate environments, supporting organisations through due diligence, strategic analysis and complex decision-making.
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Elizabeth Blanchfield
People, Performance & Transformation Advisor
Elizabeth is a senior international people and performance leader, helping organisations align structure, leadership, talent and execution through growth, change and transformation.
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Lesley J. Van Vuuren
Executive Assistant
Lesley is an experienced executive support and operations professional who works confidently in high-pressure environments, protecting leadership time, maintaining accountability and ensuring priorities are carried through to delivery.
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Álex Casado
Strategic Communication Architect
Álex designs strategic communications that accelerate understanding, build confidence and help leadership teams secure alignment around critical decisions.
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Erica Moatshe
Commercial Research & Client Engagement Associate
Erica combines commercial research, client engagement and operational experience to help DCH identify opportunities, strengthen conversations and turn market intelligence into practical action.
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Nikeesha Manilal
Commercial Intelligence & Engagement Associate
Nikeesha combines commercial research with rigorous operational experience to help DCH qualify opportunities, strengthen decision-making and turn insight into coordinated action.
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