Clients & Case Studies

We’ve partnered with businesses across a wide range of sectors — from manufacturing, transport, defence, and aerospace to FMCG, electronics, and private equity portfolios.

Whether they needed to bounce back, build up, or sell on, we’ve been there to help make it happen.

Examples include:

  • Operational turnaround for a secondary packaging supplier
  • Performance uplift and exit preparation for a PE-backed manufacturing group
  • Post-merger integration for a UK-wide automotive business
  • Strategy deployment and value creation in the food and drink sector

Each one different. Each one focused on results.

We work with you — not for you.

Our clients often describe us as a personal coach for the organisation. We’re embedded in your mission but remain objective and independent.

That means we’re not afraid to ask the hard questions — and we never lose sight of the reason we’re there.

We fit in — and stand out where it counts.

We don’t show up in suits, and we’re not interested in performance theatre. We blend into your team, building credibility from boardroom to shop floor.

What makes us stand out is our results — not appearances.

We deliver — with purpose and precision.

Our proven methodology is focused on one thing: solving your business challenge in a way that drives meaningful return.

Whether that’s releasing cash, boosting service levels, driving a turnaround, or lifting profitability, we stay laser-focused on the outcomes that matter to you.

We’ve been around the block.

Pilgrim isn’t new to this. We’ve spent decades doing the hard yards — across industries, sectors, and scenarios.

We’ve made our share of mistakes, but we’ve learned from every single one. That experience becomes your advantage.

No shortcuts. No surprises.

We get to the point — quickly.

There’s no ‘land and expand’ here.

We don’t believe in dragging things out or padding the time sheet.

From day one, we focus on understanding the problem, identifying what needs to shift, and doing the work that gets you there — no fluff, no wasted time.

Bottom line? We’ve got you.

We bring sharp thinking, sleeves-rolled-up energy, and a quiet confidence built on years of getting it done.

If you’re ready to move — we’re ready to help you get there.

Client Stories.

Here’s what our clients — and the people we’ve worked alongside — have said about the difference we made.

Real feedback, from real clients. Just ask — we’re happy to share more.

A strategy for turbulent times

We worked with Davie on developing a strategy that both pointed the business on a route that navigated those challenges but also addressed the wider initiatives of our owning group.

Davie’s manner is warm and personable, using his vast corporate experience to draw parallels and help focus the planning sessions.

Rob Mullen

Managing Director

Getting to the heart of it

They took time to understand our current state and constructed a phased plan which initially contained the problem whilst the root cause was being addressed.

I would certainly use them again.

Peter Morland

Head of Operational Excellence

Results beyond our expectations

I worked with Davie for an extended period and found his approach to Supplier Development extremely open and flexible.

Jamie Grimes

Procurement and Supply Chain Expert

A proven methodology for delivering sustainable bottom line benefits

Pilgrim are different to any other “consultancies” that I have experienced with in my career. They delivered on time and with a bottom-line benefit to the business that was sustainable after their exit.

Simon Hubbard

EMEA Managing Director

Delivering bottom line benefits

David is a very committed and professional provider.

His engagements are characterised by a very clear focus on delivering clear bottom-line benefits to his client.

Andy Cavaciuti

Vice President, Special Metals

Recommend 100%

David and his company are excellent.

I have worked with David, and he’s always delivered.

I would recommend him 100%

Bob Morley

Vice President, Special Metals

A pleasure to deal with and expedited tangible benefits.

Their pragmatic and action orientated approach quickly puts activity in place to resolve the issue and change performance.

We also have really benefitted from their support and coaching process.

Javid Padamsey

Director of Defence & Energy

Bringing clarity to confusion.

I have used Pilgrim for years; they provide a method that is effective at problem solving.

Pilgrim have always brought clarity to confusion with clear data and results.

Will Parker

CEO