
Our expert consultants
- Chief Executive Officer
Lisa Byers
Chief Executive OfficerLisa is a seasoned go to market sales effectiveness and marketing expert with over 25 years experience helping companies scale and grow revenue.
She has a passion for building highly effective sales and marketing teams and processes with companies in different stages of development, with a particular focus on legal, financial and SaaS companies. Having led on Executive Leadership teams, built and directed sales, business development, campaign marketing, data, training and customer services teams from scratch internationally.
Having joined Thomson Reuters in 2013 as part of the acquisition of Practical Law, she was appointed VP Sales and Customer Experience of Thomson Reuters Legal, UK & Ireland. She led the sales, training, customer relations and campaign marketing teams responsible for driving the continued growth of all Thomson Reuters legal products.
As CEO of Clear Cut Consultants, Lisa works with our clients to help them grow their revenue through successful Go-To-Market Strategy and Execution.
- Creative Director & COO
Jaimie Sarah
Creative Director & COOJaimie is an award-winning Executive Coach, Marketing and Communications Consultant, and Brand Strategist. With 19 years of proven success, she helps dynamic and multi-talented CEOs and Founders of service-based and professional services companies to attract and retain more ideal clients, partnerships, profile-raising opportunities, authority-building strategies and revenue-generating initiatives, all while creating lives they truly love.
She is the Bestselling Author of “Content Tips for Service-Based Experts” and has been featured in Forbes, Thrive Global and more. She was awarded Executive Coach of the Year in the UK for three years running and has delivered mindset training alongside Jack Canfield, Sharon Lechter and John DeMartini.
Jaimie has vast experience advising on companies’ marketing, communications and brand strategy, as well as internal mindset transformation, creative projects and customer experience for SaaS, tech, legal, financial, education and wellbeing companies alike and works with clients worldwide, including London, New York, Paris, Stockholm, Los Angeles and Melbourne.
She is passionate about helping entrepreneurs especially to fulfil in their life’s purpose, amplify their voices for good and leave the world better than they found it.
Jaimie is co-founder of Clear Cut Consultants.
- Strategic Communications, Marketing & PR Consultant
Renée Karibi
Strategic Communications, Marketing & PR ConsultantRenee is a Strategic Communications, Thought Leadership & Social Impact Expert, with over two decades of experience in the legal, corporate and philanthropic sectors. She is adept at crafting and executing visionary strategies that drive global engagement, elevate organizational profiles and establish thought leadership at the highest levels.
Renee shines in her ability to integrate thought leadership into comprehensive multi-platform communication strategies that blend content marketing, public relations and media engagement, helping to position our clients as global thought leaders and significantly expand their outreach.
- Market Intelligence & Business Development Consultant
Jeremy Hill
Market Intelligence & Business Development ConsultantJeremy is an experienced Legal Technology and Publishing Expert with over 25 years experience. As a trusted B2B Consultant and Market Intelligence Officer at Clear Cut Consultants, Jeremy is responsible for gathering and analysing information about our clients’ competitors, customers, trends and products.
His expertise in market intelligence, new business development and customer relationship management is instrumental in empowering CEOs, CMOs, CIOs, CTOs and CISO with strategic insights and decision-making tools to grow their business effectively. His vast experience is underpinned by an unwavering commitment to fostering meaningful connections and propelling innovation.
- Business Development Consultant
Martin English
Business Development ConsultantMartin is an international sales and marketing leader with over 20 years experience. He has led and managed international sales teams in the UK, Mexico, Belgium, Netherlands and Hong Kong, and has extensive experience with US business and culture.
Martin’s early career involved sales enablement and account management roles in the UK technology sector, including financial services and telecoms.
For the past 13 years he has held leadership roles at Practical Law Company, Thomson Reuters, LexisNexis and Wolters Kluwer, focusing on professional services with law firms and corporate legal departments.
Martin is passionate about sales and marketing, coaching teams to success, and aligning sales goals with business objectives. Currently based in The Netherlands, he is also a qualified lawyer and chairs the participation council at the International School Leiden.
- Product Strategy Consultant
Steven Smith
Product Strategy ConsultantSteve is a commercial product leader with over 20 years of experience in SaaS strategy, innovation and business growth. He brings an impressive track record of developing and launching new products, entering new markets, and leading global go-to-market programs, which are significant priorities for Clear Cut’s clients.
Steve has led high-performing teams across multiple functions and geographies, with collaboration and customer-centricity at the core of his success. His expertise includes market and competitive analysis to build value propositions and go-to-market strategies that create competitive edge and enable rapid growth.
As a forward-thinker and passionate about all things tech, Steve authors and presents thought-leadership content and delivers keynote sessions across the industries he serves. He is acutely focussed on differentiating our clients’ products through positioning, messaging and pricing to give them a unique advantage.
- Fractional CFO (USA) and Strategic Finance Consultant
Boris Katava
Fractional CFO (USA) and Strategic Finance ConsultantBoris is a seasoned, accomplished and “people friendly” Fractional CFO with a proven track record of scaling startups and enhancing efficiencies within Fortune 500 companies.
From guiding the financial strategy of startups, to helping SaaS companies hit $100 million in annual recurring revenue, to successful exits, Boris has done it all.
His tailored solutions combine financial expertise with personalized care to propel our stateside clients forward.
- Fractional CFO (EMEA) and Strategic Finance Consultant
Harri Jahkola
Fractional CFO (EMEA) and Strategic Finance ConsultantHarri brings over 20 years of corporate finance expertise to Clear Cut Consultants as a Fractional CFO.
Specialising in financial planning, analysis, and business controlling, he has guided businesses—from small enterprises to Fortune 50 companies—through transformative financial strategies. Known for building robust financial models, streamlining budgets, and driving revenue growth, Harri helps align financial goals with strategic objectives.
With experience across diverse industries, Harri combines deep FP&A expertise with hands-on leadership to deliver lasting impact. Based in the Netherlands, he is passionate about innovation, having authored a whitepaper on NFT lending platforms and led significant humanitarian aid initiatives.
- Web Developer & Automation Consultant
Jason Smith
Web Developer & Automation ConsultantJason builds our clients’ websites, automations and systems. He has a natural eye for clean, clear, functional design and usability and is also passionate about ensuring that sites meet accessibility standards avoiding unnecessary legal risk.
- Podcast Consultant
Mike Roberts
Podcast ConsultantMike is a highly experienced digital media expert and helps our clients launch, edit, produce and grow brilliant podcasts and private podcast feeds that generate leads for their businesses on repeat.
- Reputation Management, Media & PR Consultant
James Baxter
Reputation Management, Media & PR ConsultantJames is a former journalist and experienced reputation management, media and PR expert. He advises major law firms, financial institutions and corporations on their strategic communication and litigation PR needs. This includes
- Institutional investor litigation against corporations
- UK collective actions
- Disputes between financial institutions
- High net-worth individuals engaged in major business disputes
He also advises clients on all forms of digital projects including newcasts, webinars and promotional media. Finally, he is able to provide our clients with bespoke training to help them promote themselves more effectively across all forms of media.
- Social Media Manager
Millie Mitchell
Social Media ManagerMillie is our Social Media Manager and helps our clients create social media campaigns by creating content, planning, moderating and implementing campaigns across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Twitter.
- Marketing Executive
Aimee Forrester
Marketing ExecutiveAimee specialises in executing marketing campaigns that help businesses engage their audiences effectively. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to efficiency, Aimee ensures that each campaign is delivered punctually and accurately with seamless implementation, driving desired results for clients.
- Videographer and Video Storytelling Consultant
Charlie Tillett
Videographer and Video Storytelling ConsultantCharlie is a UK-based videographer working internationally, dedicated to crafting human-centred narratives with gusto and heart.
With over a decade in film and post-production, Charlie blends authenticity with technical precision to create impactful stories for our clients that resonate deeply with their clients, prospects and partners. His work captures refined storytelling that is integral to amplifying our clients’ brands.
