Jonathan Herps

👉 WHAT GOT YOU HERE… WON’T GET YOU THERE.

As a Founder & CEO, I’ve lived the highs and lows of scaling a business. I know the pressure of carrying it all on your shoulders—of being the bottleneck without even realising it.

Today, I coach and mentor Founder-CEOs and their leadership teams to break that ceiling. To stop being the hero, and start building a business that runs without them.

🚩 THE PROBLEM:
Most CEOs are stuck working in the business, not on it. Growth has plateaued. The team depends on them for every decision. Work-life balance? Non-existent.

📈 THE SOLUTION:
I help CEOs:

Build a self-managing company that scales without burning out
Develop a star leadership team that owns the outcomes
Create a clear strategy and execution rhythm that keeps everyone aligned
Multiply revenue, profit, and business value—without multiplying your workload

💥 MY CREDIBILITY:
I’ve been the CEO of 5 companies, served on multiple boards, created and scaled my own businesses, and coached 100s of CEOs and leadership teams. I’ve sat in your seat—and I’ve helped leaders step out of it.

🗣️ WHAT CLIENTS SAY:
“Jonathan’s superpower is to challenge the norm… He gets straight to the root cause.”

“He’s both grounded and visionary—he gave me the clarity to step back and scale up.”

“A genuine, experienced coach who transformed my business in under a year.”

"I would recommend Jonathan's coaching to any entrepreneur who is looking to take his/her company to the next level and wants insightful feedback and tools to implement this growth. You will see immediate impact from your first meeting and beyond."

"I credit Jonathan's coaching with significant growth, both for my business and for me as a CEO.."

"Jonathan is integral to our journey from a startup into a well functioning medium sized company." 

⭐ WHO I WORK WITH:
Growth-minded Founder/CEOs of private businesses (10–50 staff, $1–25m revenue) who are ready to scale faster, lead better, and regain their time.

🌍 Based near Sydney, I coach nationally and internationally.

📩 READY TO SCALE?
Visit www.scaleupgrowth.co or email jonathan@scaleupgrowth.co to schedule an exploratory chat.

Founder & CEO

We help entrepreneurial CEOs successfully scale their business and accelerate growth.  

We work with CEOs and executive teams of privately held entrepreneurial small to medium-sized businesses that are growth-minded, with 10-250 employees. 

We are great at helping business owners, CEOs and senior executives who are chasing substantial growth, facing performance challenges or driving transformation agendas.

Certified Scale Up Business Growth Coach - 2020
Certified Scaling Up Coach - 2018
Certified Gazelles International CEO & Executive Coach - 2017
Certified Rhythm Systems Coach - 2019
Fellow - Australian Institute of Company Directors - 2002

Reach out to me at jonathan@scaleupgrowth.co for a complimentary coaching call and to receive our 115 question Business Diagnostic Tool or book a call here https://calendly.com/jonathanherps/growth-plan

The Chief of Staff Association

Leading strategic initiatives for the Chief of Staff Association in the Middle East, overseeing events and projects in the Gulf region. Spearheaded recruitment and membership growth efforts, driving engagement and development of CoS professionals in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and other Gulf countries.

Consulting Strategic Advisor for the Middle East 

KHL Partners

Assisting  international companies to enter the Middle East region and beyond. 

With over 25 years experience in the region, I  actively facilitate growth opportunities for international enterprises within the MEA region, spanning various sectors such as agriculture, food and beverages, sustainability, energy, sports, mining, major events, and more.

Chief Business Development Officer

AusBG - Australian Business Group Abu Dhabi

AusBG aim to promote trade and investment between the UAE and Australia. As board member , I aim to assist the business group to achieve its goals and objective.

Executive Board Member

OPUS

Member of the UAE Founding Cohort

Trade and Investment Queensland

I have worked with TIQ team in the MENA region on Special Projects related to trade and investment for the Emirate of Dubai / UAE. 

Over 20 years of experience in business development and sales management, as well as attracting FDI.

Consultant, Special Projects (Interim Consultancy)

Victorian Government

Victorian Government Trade and Investment Office 

Accountable for Victoria’s trade and investment relationship across the Middle East, Africa, & Turkey.

Selected to assume the role of GM and lead the strategic initiatives to enhance trade and investment opportunities between the Victorian Government and the MEA region, significantly increasing bilateral business partnerships and economic growth.

General Manager - Middle East, Africa and Türkiye

Global Victoria

Victorian Government Trade and Investment Office

Regional Director, Trade & Investment (ME,Africa,Turkey,Russia &CIS)

Support your business to connect with overseas markets, sustain strong trading partnerships, and capitalize on export opportunities – strategically aiming to create Victorian jobs, grow exports, and strengthen the economy.

Selected for this role to direct business growth by facilitating connections with overseas markets, fostering robust trading partnerships, and leveraging export opportunities.

Regional Director, Trade (ME, Africa, Turkey, Russia & Central Asia)

Novartis

District Medical Rep (OTC Line)

Julphar Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries

Medical Rep 

Awarded the Australian Public Service Medal (PSM) "For the outstanding public service, particularly in the areas of foreign investment and trade".
 
Kassem Younes is a seasoned professional in the field of global trade and investment facilitation. With a strong background in international business development and government affairs, Kassem has established himself as a trusted entrepreneur and networker. His expertise lies in fostering B2B, G2G, and B2G relationships, with a focus on building trust, networking, thought leadership, creating opportunities, and expanding international business ventures.

Kassem's passion for entrepreneurship and his commitment to driving sustainable growth have been recognized by various organizations. sharing his insights on topics such as building trust, networking, thought leadership, and creating opportunities in the business world.

Having honed his language skills, Kassem is fluent in Arabic, English, and Russian, with additional to French. His extensive experience of over 20 years residing in the United Arab Emirates further bolsters his expertise in the region.

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✶ Experienced leader with a strong track record in driving business growth and fostering cross-cultural collaborations. 
✶ Passionate about leveraging diverse networks to create valuable connections and opportunities for businesses.
✶ Committed to promoting bilateral trade and investment between International markets and the Middle East. 
✶Known for a strategic mindset, exceptional communication skills, and ability to lead teams toward achieving ambitious goals.

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