We don't do average engagements.
We've been in the room. We know what it takes.
Regent Advisory is an independent advisory firm working with SME leaders and sports organisations across the UK. We exist to support good organisations prepare for the future - through clear thinking, honest advice, and experienced delivery.
Every engagement is led and delivered by the same team from start to finish. You'll always know who's responsible for your work, how to reach them, and exactly where things stand. That consistency isn't just good practice, it's how trust gets built, and how the best results get delivered.
Built from experience, not theory.
Regent Advisory was founded on a straightforward belief: that the best advisory work comes from people who have genuinely been in the room - who understand what it takes to lead an organisation, manage change, and deliver results under real pressure.
We work across two worlds - business and sport - because the challenges that define both are more similar than they might appear. Strategy, governance, leadership, commercial sustainability, operational delivery; these aren't sector-specific problems. They're organisational ones. And that's where our experience sits.
Independent. Experienced. Consistent.
We're an independent firm, which means our only agenda is yours. No parent company, no conflicting interests, no junior teams hidden behind a senior face. Every engagement is led and delivered by the same experienced practitioners from first conversation to final deliverable.
We also work with a deliberately focused number of clients at any one time. Not because we can't scale, but because genuine investment in your organisation's success requires focus. When we take on a project, we're fully in it.
Three things shape how we work.
Straight-Talking
We say what we think. Not what's comfortable, not what's expected - what's actually true. Our clients value that, even when it's a difficult conversation.
Real Experience
Every member of the Regent Advisory team brings real-world experience earned across business and sport. We've led organisations, managed change, built strategies, and delivered results. That experience informs everything we do.
Truly Invested
We don't measure success by the delivery of a report. We measure it by the impact that work has on your organisation. That means staying engaged, staying honest, and staying focused on what actually matters to you.
Meet Our Founders
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Co-Founder & Director of HR & Advisory Services
Assoc CIPD
Rebecca is a highly experienced Senior HR professional with a proven track record in delivering HR solutions to small and medium-sized businesses. As a Director at Regent Advisory, Rebecca oversees the full spectrum of our HR & Advisory services, ensuring that businesses receive tailored, expert support to drive performance, enhance employee engagement, cultivate a high-performing workplace culture, and maintain employment law compliance.
With a strong background across industries including professional services, retail, manufacturing, and sports organisations, Rebecca has a deep understanding of the complexities of human resource management.
As an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and certified in Level 7 Employment Law, Rebecca remains committed to professional excellence and continuous development in the field of HR. She is passionate about delivering practical and results-driven solutions that truly work.
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Co-Founder & CEO
MBA, CMgr FCMI
Josh Payne is a highly respected Senior Leader, renowned for his business acumen within the professional sports industry, particularly Rugby Union. With an MBA from the University of Exeter and qualifications in Senior Leadership, Visual Communications, and Sports Management, Josh brings extensive knowledge and expertise to Regent Advisory, overseeing the operational aspects of the business.
Josh joins Regent Advisory alongside ongoing commitments within professional sports, where he has built a distinguished career from years of service. He has worked with esteemed organisations such as Worcester Warriors, the Welsh Rugby Union, and Premiership Women’s Rugby, and currently serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director on the British Weight Lifting Board of Directors.
As a Chartered Manager with the Chartered Managers Institute, Josh is also dedicated to professional excellence and continuous development, and when not developing himself, can be found presenting on topics such as leadership, culture, and sports strategy, drawing on his extensive experience.
Company Information
Regent Advisory is a trading name of Regent Advisory Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales.
Company Registration Number: 16219719
Registered Office Address: 11 Dormer Place, Leamington Spa, England, CV32 5AA
Email: Hello@RegentAdvisory.co.uk
VAT Number: 485986317
We are members of the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce.