
Andrew De Groot
Founder, Managing Director, and Head Coach

Andrew De Groot of ActionCOACH Exeter is passionate about business. He has excelled in various senior management roles internationally and now lives in Devon where he aims to empower local businesses of all sizes. In fact, Andrew promises guaranteed growth if you follow his dynamic plan of action.
Exeter-based business journalist, Al Gibson spoke to him about his life, career, and dream to take at least 25 people on a millionaire journey… Read the article here.

Kevin Aires
Coach and Trainer

Kevin Aires – Consultant, Coach & Public Speaker
Kevin is an experienced consultant, coach, and public speaker with a unique mix of creativity and business acumen. His career spans corporate innovation, sales, entrepreneurship, and communications—with leadership roles at IBM and George P Johnson, and business training from London Business School.
A former engineer turned multimedia pioneer, Kevin holds multiple multimedia patents and has helped close multi-million-dollar deals through powerful messaging and video. He founded Seven Seconds to Win to help businesses pitch big ideas, and Cadenz Remote Headshots to bring pro photography to remote teams.
“Kevin has an amazing ability to simplify and connect—his insights made something that felt overwhelming suddenly feel achievable.” —Tammy Banks, Director, Taye Training
Known for simplifying the complex and inspiring action, Kevin is a regular speaker, certified trainer, and trusted advisor in the UK franchise world. He co-hosts The Franchat Podcast and now trains and coaches with ActionCOACH Exeter—helping business owners unlock insights and build real momentum.

Andi Davies
Digital Marketing Manager

Andi is a former teacher and school leader who worked for ActionCOACH Exeter as Business Development Manager. He now heads up Fomo Content and continues to do our digital marketing.
His role with us is to create content for our social media, website, and email marketing campaigns.
Andi has worked in several countries worldwide. He can speak two foreign languages, play five instruments, and has a track record of captaincy of both rugby and football teams.
He organises regular comedy nights, called Funny Business, designed to raise funds for local charities, along with providing networking opportunities for businesses across the South West.