Our Leadership Team

Our leadership team have a unique combination of M&A and value creation experience across SaaS, eCommerce and Data&AI sectors.

Emmett Kilduff
Co-Founder & CEO

Emmett Kilduff brings over 25 years of M&A expertise to The Fortia Group, having completed transactions >$20bn at Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse.

He is also the Executive Chairman of Eagle Alpha, a SaaS company specializing in the alternative data space, and serves on several other company boards.

Emmett’s experience allows The Fortia Group to bring wall street standards to the lower middle market sector.

David Hyland
Co-Founder & COO

David Hyland is a seasoned SaaS CFO and Chartered Accountant with extensive experience in strategic finance and corporate advisory roles.

He brings a strong background in financial management and corporate finance to The Fortia Group.

David’s expertise is complemented by his advisory credentials, making him a valuable asset in guiding businesses through strategic growth and development.

Paul Hanley
Co-Founder & CCO

Paul Hanley is a seasoned eCommerce growth strategist and commercial negotiator with >15 years of experience driving revenue growth for global CPG and FMCG companies.

An expert in DTC and Amazon business models, Paul has delivered over $750M in revenues across diverse categories, including lighting, gaming, and baby products.

At The Fortia Group, he leads commercial strategy, helping entrepreneurs maximize value in the lower-middle market.

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