Leadership & Advisory Board

Josh Mitchell is the CEO of Vortiva Capital Group, where he leads the firm’s strategy for acquiring and scaling marketing, digital, and tech-enabled agencies. He focuses on building strong relationships with founders and ensuring seamless integration to unlock long-term value and sustainable growth.

Chris Stones is the COO of Vortiva Capital Group, responsible for overseeing operations, integration, and performance across the group. He works closely with acquired and partner agencies to embed systems, align teams, and drive efficiencies that support scalable, sustainable growth.

Darren Jacobs is a seasoned M&A advisor to VCG, with a proven track record of acquiring, integrating, and scaling businesses across the marketing and professional services sectors. With hands-on experience in deal execution, post-acquisition integration, and value creation, Darren brings strategic insight and operational know-how that help drive sustainable growth across the group.

Dan James is the Head of Corporate Finance at Wilson Partners, an award-winning accounting, tax and advisory practice based in the South of England. Dan and his team act as VCG’s retained financial and tax advisors, ensuring every transaction is structured in the best way possible as well as providing focussed due diligence. They project manage our acquisition processes to minimise execution risk and keep things running smoothly to a successful close.

Paul Sams is the Managing Partner of Dutton Gregory LLP, one of the South’s leading law firms. Paul and his team act as VCG’s dedicated legal advisors, ensuring every acquisition and partnership is built on a solid legal foundation. From corporate structuring and contract law to regulatory compliance and risk management, they provide expert guidance that protects the group’s interests and supports sustainable growth.

Adam Myers is a distinguished HR leader with over 30 years of experience advising high-growth businesses on people strategy, culture, and organisational development. As People and HR Advisor to VCG, Adam brings board-level expertise in talent planning, leadership development, and change management. He plays a critical role in aligning acquired businesses with group values, embedding high-performance cultures, and building the leadership capacity needed to scale effectively and sustainably.