About Adastra

Experts in Business Excellence

We help businesses identify and solve complex business challenges and stabilise current performance, develop a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement through the optimisation of people, processes, systems and data, and transform through the development of innovative strategies to enable future growth and sustainability in an ever-changing world.

Adastra Name

The Adastra name is inspired by our founder’s pride in having served for 23 years in Her Majesty’s Royal Air Force. The RAF motto ‘per ardua ad astra‘ translates as ‘through adversity to the stars’, and aptly represents the struggles many businesses face in being successful in such difficult times.

Our Story

Adastra are a leading operational excellence consultancy that empowers organisations to drive sustainable growth, and achieve operational excellence in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape.

Our highly skilled and experienced team bring a diverse range of expertise across various industries, enabling us to provide valuable insights and best practices tailored to each organisation’s unique challenges. Our expertise ensures we deliver practical solutions that drive sustainable improvements.

We understand that every engagement is an opportunity to build long- term partnerships with our clients. By working hand in hand we foster a culture of continuous improvement and equip organisations with the tools and capabilities to sustain operational excellence over time.

We believe in embracing the power of innovation and technology as catalysts for operational excellence. We are committed to equipping our clients with the latest tools and methodologies to drive innovation and stay ahead of the curve.

Our ultimate goal is to deliver tangible and sustainable results for our clients. We focus on measurable outcomes, key performance indicators, and return on investment. By setting clear goals, tracking progress, and continuously evaluating the impact of our interventions, we ensure that our clients achieve lasting success.

Partner with us to unlock your organisation’s full potential and create a culture of continuous improvement. Together, we will navigate the challenges of today’s business landscape and build a future of sustainable success.

Meet Our Team

Operational Excellence Consultants

Paul Cockayne

Operations Director

Alisdair Ross FCIPD

Principal Consultant

Dan Wellard

Head of Finance & Commercial

Ready to Achieve Operational Excellence?