About Klarean

Strategic consulting grounded in scientific expertise, commercial insight, and over 30 years of leadership experience.

We are Focused on sustainable growth.

Our work sits at the intersection of R&D, operations, quality and regulatory affairs, commercial strategy, and organisational leadership, providing a uniquely rounded understanding of what it takes to grow and sustain a successful business.

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We have supported early-stage ventures, SMEs, and spin-outs, and are especially passionate about helping innovators turn strong ideas into commercially viable, investor-ready businesses. Our experience includes governance, investment funding, HR, IP management, and business setup, enabling founders and leadership teams to navigate critical early decisions with clarity and confidence.

For scaling organisations and corporates, we bring cross-functional expertise that strengthens strategy and enhances operational performance in complex technical and regulatory environments.

Across all engagements, our goal is to provide grounded, practical, and collaborative support, helping organisations make well-informed decisions, build robust systems, and unlock their full potential for long-term sustainable growth and measurable impact.

Our consulting approach is structured, honest, open, and empathetic, while remaining clear and grounded in real-world experience. We believe in building strong relationships, asking the right questions, and providing straightforward guidance that enables organisations to make confident decisions and build strong foundations for sustainable success.

Our Leadership

A scientist by training, Fiona brings more than 30 years of experience spanning academia, multinationals, start-ups, scale-ups, and large corporates. Throughout her career, she has worked across R&D, operations, quality and regulatory affairs, commercial strategy, investment activity, and organisational leadership.
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Her background combines deep technical understanding with board-level experience, governance expertise, and hands-on commercial insight. Fiona has supported early-stage ventures, innovation-led spin-outs, scaling businesses, and established corporates, helping them strengthen foundations, prepare for investment, and navigate complex regulatory and operational environments.

Her approach is structured, thoughtful, honest, and empathetic, balancing independent challenge with collaborative support to help organisations grow responsibly and sustainably.

Away from the boardroom, Fiona enjoys golf, running, and hill walking and recognises the importance of space, balance, and mindfulness in fostering clear thinking, perspective, and strong leadership.

Fiona is also an active trustee and fundraising coordinator for Arbroath Football Club Community Trust, where she contributes her leadership and funding expertise to support community wellbeing initiatives in areas of high deprivation. She is driven by a commitment to ethical leadership, innovation, and creating lasting social and economic impact.