Company Overview
ACFT Consulting LLC, founded by Angus Taylor in Rhode Island, is an advisory firm specializing in advancing innovative leadership and commercializing disruptive technologies within the emerging manufacturing technology sector. Drawing on over 25 years of Angus Taylor’s executive experience in Software SaaS Applications, CAE, Advanced Manufacturing, and Measurement Solutions, the firm delivers strategic guidance and hands-on support to help both established enterprises and start-ups achieve profitable growth, scale efficiently, and maximize long-term value for investors and founders.
Backed by a broad network of industry subject matter experts and investors, ACFT Consulting empowers visionary leaders and fosters sustainable, high-impact growth. Through its fractional executive management services, the firm provides clients with access to seasoned global manufacturing professionals who understand the evolving challenges organizations face. This network offers strategic insight to enhance profitability, streamline critical business transactions, and drive transformation. By harnessing the firm’s expertise, organizations can embrace innovation, strengthen adaptability, and position themselves for success in today’s dynamic business environment.
Value Delivered
Fractional CEO executive consulting services offer technology startups significant benefits as they scale, including cost-efficiency, flexible access to top-tier expertise, strategic leadership, and accelerated growth support.
Cost-Effective Leadership
Flexible and Scalable Engagement
Deep Strategic Experience
Accelerated Growth and Professionalization
Improved Risk Management and Decision-Making
Enhanced Networking and Talent Development
Leadership
Angus Taylor is a highly accomplished business leader and executive consultant with more than 25 years of strategic expertise across advanced technology industries, including aerospace, automotive, electronics, power generation, and medical devices. Renowned for his ethical leadership and dynamic approach to organizational growth, Angus specializes in engineering design and manufacturing disciplines, metrology, dimensional measurement, quality control systems, and continuous process improvement, turning data into actionable insights. He is celebrated for his ability to coach, inspire, and develop teams, driving both individual and company success while building strong cultures through periods of change and innovation.​
Leadership Experience
Angus has held pivotal executive roles, notably serving as President & CEO of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Inc., where he led sustained growth and profitability through technology development, operational excellence, and human capital development. Following a 20-year career with Hexagon, he has most recently led ACFT Consulting LLC, advising tech start-up businesses on strategic transformation, M&A, and organizational restructuring. Additionally, he brings valuable board experience, currently serving in various resident advisory roles across several manufacturing verticals and energy storage optimization, thriving as a disruptive technology pioneer.​
Strategic and Global Perspective
Angus’s leadership style fuses analytical reasoning, strategy, and deep brand equity expertise with a strong focus on profit. His management philosophy emphasizes five solid business rules: shareholder equity, cash flow, teamwork, honest communication, and a vibrant, inclusive workplace. With extensive experience across European, Asian, and North American markets, Angus adapts to diverse cultures and business environments, consistently delivering positive results backed by data-driven decision-making.​
Specialties and Values
Executive-level mentoring /coaching and M&A integration​
Emotional Intelligence (EQ), cultural change, and transformational leadership
Organizational restructuring and commercial go-to-market strategy​
Technical Expertise
Engineering Design & Simulation Software
Dimensional Measurement and Quality Systems
Digital Manufacturing Technologies
SaaS and Software Platforms ​
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Angus holds degrees in mechanical engineering and business, including an honorary Doctor of Business, recognizing his impact on industry and educational innovation. His reputation as a passionate, approachable, and visionary business leader makes him an invaluable asset for organizations seeking holistic transformation and strategic guidance.
Consulting Services
Executive Leadership CEO as a Service
Fractional CEO & Interim Leadership, Board Advisory, Turnarounds, and Operational restructuring, KPI-driven models, and financial performance improvement. Mentoring executives, team alignment, organizational design, and succession planning.
Startup and early-stage advisory
Seed-to-growth guidance, capital-raising strategies, and early-market traction support Strategic growth.
Scaling engineering/software innovations from prototype to market-ready products, go-to-market plans, business model refinement, fundraising strategies, and exit planning.
Mergers & Acquisitions Support
Validation of roll-up investment thesis. Go-to-market plans, business model refinement, guidance on advanced manufacturing fundraising strategies, and exit planning.