About me
I’m Dan Allison, a seasoned business leader with over 38 years in the construction and offsite manufacturing sectors, including 15+ years at Board and Managing Director level.
Throughout my career, I’ve helped businesses scale, transform, and overcome complex challenges by combining strategic oversight with hands-on leadership.
From steering organisations through private equity transactions to delivering the UK’s largest modular construction project, I’ve worked across every stage of the business lifecycle. I’m now using this experience through DHTE Consulting to support companies as a flexible executive resource, whether that’s stepping into interim roles, offering NED support, or guiding leadership teams to achieve more.
Career highlights
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of leading teams, shaping strategy, and delivering results across a wide range of businesses, from SMEs to large, complex organisations. Most notably, I spent over a decade leading a business from a standing start to an enterprise value of £255 million, driving growth, transformation, and strategic success at board level.
I’ve led through significant milestones, including two successful private equity investments, the delivery of the UK’s largest modular construction project, and major transformation initiatives during periods of uncertainty, from economic shifts to global crises like COVID. I also spearheaded the implementation of end-to-end ERP systems and was proud to lead the first non-financial business in the UK to achieve full ESG accreditation.
Across every challenge, my focus has remained the same:
building resilient businesses, empowering people, and delivering measurable impact.
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30+ years in construction, including various offsite methods, manufacturing & building products
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15+ years at Board, Shareholder and MD level, leading strategic growth & transformation
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Scaled a leading business to a £255m enterprise value
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Led two successful private equity investments and shareholder exits
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Delivered the UK’s largest modular construction project
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Extensive experience in turnarounds, M&A, integration, ESG accreditation, ERP & business recovery
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Navigated complex challenges including COVID-19, inflation, & geopolitical events
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Built and empowered high-performing leadership and operational teams
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Trusted advisor to boards, investors, and senior leadership teams
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Known for hands-on leadership, commercial clarity, & calm under pressure
"I believe that business success comes down to strong leadership, clarity of purpose, and empowering people to perform at their best.
Whether I’m leading a team through a turnaround or advising from the boardroom, I bring calm, clarity and commercial focus. I’m hands-on when needed, but always strategic, focused on what delivers long-term value."
Working With the Best Clients and Partners
Typically CEOs, owners, investors, and senior teams across the construction, manufacturing, and offsite sectors
Matt Bond
Commercial Director
Working with Dan Allison as our board advisor has been highly impactful. His guidance and expertise have enhanced several key areas from strengthening our governance structure to supporting pipeline growth.
Dan brings a strategic perspective combined with a hands-on approach, ensuring our leadership team is both accountable and empowered to deliver results. His ability to challenge constructively, while offering practical solutions, has helped us make more informed decisions and operate with greater clarity and confidence.