Our Leadership Team
Our leadership team has collectively over 6 decades of experience and a proven track record of completing over $80bn worth of transactions. With deep industry knowledge, we provide strategic guidance to drive growth and add value to our clients’ businesses.
Co-Founder & CEO
Emmett Kilduff
Emmett has had a strong interest in eCommerce since he completed a Masters in eCommerce in 1999. With over a decade in leading investment banks Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse, Emmett has billions of dollars of corporate finance expertise across equity, credit, and M&A. Emmett overseas all the deals that The Fortia Group advises on.
Co-Founder & COO
David Hyland
A chartered accountant with >20 years experience, David leads the financial analysis, due diligence and closing processes for our clients’ exits. Prior to The Fortia Group, he was CFO of a leading SaaS platform that helps over 7,000 eCommerce sellers manage customer support, reviews, feedback and pricing.
Co-Founder & Head Of ecommerce
Paul Hanley
Paul is an expert at both launching and accelerating brand growth on Amazon. He has historically worked with Amazon FBA agency Luzern and a fast-growing FMCG brand WaterWipes growing multimillion online revenues +108% in mature hyper-competitive Amazon marketplaces. Paul runs our Exit Ready programme at The Fortia Group.
Our Advisors
Our leadership team is supported by industry leading advisors who assist them in navigating challenges, identifying opportunities, and formulating effective strategies to keep us ahead of the competition. Our advisors provide invaluable guidance and support, enabling informed decisions that positively impact our growth.
CEO, Kaufland eCommerce
Gerald Schönbucher
