Roger Gugen

Roger Gugen – IFT Accredited Member 

After qualifying as a Chartered Accountant, Roger worked for Touche Ross in Canada but was quickly drawn towards a career in business. 

In 1978, he became MD and 50% shareholder of Typhoon International, a survival equipment manufacturer. When he sold his stake in 1996, turnover had increased six fold with seventy employees. This was to set a pattern of success that would be repeated many times. 

In 1997 Roger turned business advisor and spent two instructive years working for a Government agency. In 2000, he returned to the fray and bought a 25% stake in a TV equipment company. 

Over the next 5 years, sales increased from Ł2 to Ł12m. Today, Roger’s business consultancy Ride the Storm has been involved in several successful turnarounds that have substantially rewarded the stakeholders. He helps private companies turning over between Ł5m and Ł25m. 

His turnaround expertise includes manufacturing, distribution, catering, restaurants and broadcasting.