Transformational Business Growth via Acquisition and Capital Raising
Over the past 20 years, Be Business has provided support, advice, mentoring and pro bono services to the Australian and international business community. Strategic in viewpoint we find and execute smart solutions that others may not consider possible.
John Hagerty | Corporate Advisor | Outsourced M&A
John is the CEO of Be Business and specialises in helping fast-growth companies secure capital and strategic assets to scale operations and expand into new markets. He has worked with businesses across a wide range of industries, including e-commerce, FinTech, SportTech, PropTech, BioTech, manufacturing, food manufacturing, agriculture, and building and construction. John is also an active investor in several early-stage companies.
With more than 30 years of hands-on business experience, John brings practical commercial insight gained through business ownership and a broad range of strategic, management, operational, and advisory roles. His expertise includes strategic planning, deal management, stakeholder engagement, communications, and governance — all critical components in delivering successful transactions and growth outcomes.
John is an ambassador for Opportunity International Australia and has been actively involved in numerous business chambers and industry groups over the past two decades. He has built an extensive network of local and international investors, investor groups, business owners, advisors, and government stakeholders.
In 2020, Be Business merged its corporate advisory division with Eaton Square to expand its investor network and provide broader support to clients.
Leanne Hagerty | Outsourced Chief People Officer | Investor Relations Management
Leanne brings extensive experience in people management, working with both SMEs and corporate organisations. Having owned and operated a variety of businesses since 2001, she has a strong understanding of the people and staffing challenges businesses face at every stage of growth — including attracting, hiring, training, motivating, and retaining high-performing team members and leadership talent.
At Be Business, Leanne also manages Deal and Investor Relations, overseeing transaction-related marketing, communications, stakeholder engagement, and administration. Her practical business experience, organisational capability, and strong relationship management skills help ensure transactions are managed professionally and efficiently from start to finish.