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FOUNDERS

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Andrew Johnson

Founder

Andrew Johnson is a Former Professional Athlete and a seasoned entrepreneur with over 15 years’ experience delivering high-end luxury residential developments.

 

After successfully building and exiting Number Eight Homes in 2020, he turned his focus to scaling Fortus London, which later evolved into Band Advisory Group following a partial group exit in 2023.

Today, he advises professional athletes and business owners across financial services, media, and construction, combining commercial expertise with a deep understanding of performance, branding, and long-term growth.

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Shiv Halai

Founder

Shiv Halai is a trusted business adviser and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience supporting founders, entrepreneurs, and leadership teams. With extensive involvement across the real estate and construction sectors, he advises developers, investors, and high-growth businesses on strategic growth, business structuring, tax advisory, and long-term value creation.

 

Known for his relationship-led approach and commercial mindset, Shiv combines financial expertise with practical business insight. As Founder of The Executive Forum, he has built an exclusive network connecting influential leaders and decision-makers across the UK.

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Luke Burford

Founder

Luke Burford is a Surrey-based entrepreneur and Managing Director with 20 years in the construction industry, having built his career from the ground up — starting as a bricklayer and growing into the founder of a multi-company group spanning construction, fire safety, and property development across London and Surrey.

 

Luke’s journey from tools in hand to boardroom table gives him a perspective that is rare in business circles — practical, direct, and hard-earned. It is exactly that journey that drives his commitment to The Executive Forum and the members within it.

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