Ron Bancroft, Founder

Bancroft & Company was founded by This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it in 1985 to provide strategic consulting to small to medium-sized growth companies. Ron had spent twelve years learning the ropes of strategic consulting with McKinsey & Company. While at McKinsey, he was part of the team that collaborated with Tom Peters and Bob Waterman in the work that led to the management classic In Search of Excellence.

Ron left McKinsey in the mid-eighties for a simpler life on the coast of Maine, his native state. After several years in which he was a principal in the buyout of a large shipbuilder and the owner of a small wood products company, he established Bancroft & Company as a way to bring the value of his wide range of business experience to smaller companies.

In more than ten years of strategic work with growth companies in a range of industries, Ron has established several long-term client relationships that have been mutually satisfying. His clients have tended to grow and prosper. They attribute part of that success to Ron's unique ability to guide and empower his clients in a way that builds both internal capability and business results.

Ron typically leads client teams through a disciplined process that develops strategic thinking, strategic analysis, and accountability for results. Ron combines strategic insight with strong facilitation and leadership skills.

In addition to his consulting practice, Ron is active in education reform. He is a founder and Chairman of the Maine Coalition for Excellence in Education, a business/education coalition. The Coalition was recognized recently as the national business coalition of the year by the National Association of Business Economics for its work in establishing statewide education standards in Maine. He has also served on his local school board for nine years.

Leadership and service have been consistent themes throughout Ron's life. He is an honors graduate of the United States Naval Academy, where he commanded the 4100 Man Brigade of Midshipmen. A Rhodes Scholar, Ron earned a Master's Degree in Politics and Economics from Oxford University.

Ron resides outside Portland, Maine with his wife, Sally. They are active in their community and enjoy golf and sea kayaking.