FMCG Experts, Cutting-Edge A.I.
The BEYOND20 Network: a trusted network of deeply experienced FMCG executives, each with over two decades in the industry. Enabled and empowered by proprietary A.I. to solve commercial, operational, talent, and strategic challenges.
Our Executive Members bring decades of experience working for and with companies such as:
"We (DON Smallgoods) engaged The BEYOND20 Network to scope out the business case for a diversification opportunity well beyond our core business. Within a 6-week sprint Guy & Al were able to tap into their network of experts to complete a clear go/no-go recommendation. Their succinct yet deep market, operational, and financial review allowed us to assess and act on the opportunity far quicker and more confidently than if we had resourced internally ourselves."
Measurable Client Impact
Feasibility study on implementing a nationwide manufacturing footprint, including multiple factories, logistics, and accompanying financial projections.
Provided a global supply chain expert for a hyper-growth health and beauty brand expanding to the US and the UK. Within 4 days BEYOND20 had a world-class resource in place.
Worked in partnership with an emerging frozen foods business to formulate an accelerated growth strategy and rebuilt the commercial team to deploy the new approach.
Empowering the Future of FMCG
The BEYOND20 Network is the pre-eminent network for the FMCG industry—transforming how businesses achieve their strategic goals through the immediate, high-impact power of proven experience. We are the first-choice partner for Australia's leading FMCG brands, defined by the scale of our reach and the depth of our impact.
Instant Access to Proven Expertise
To deliver sustainable growth and outstanding results for our clients by providing instant access to the most engaged network of FMCG specialists in the market. We move at speed to turn commercial challenges into measurable success.
The 5 Core Values of The BEYOND20 Network
We are results-oriented and goal-driven. We measure our success solely by the tangible commercial value and fantastic results delivered to our clients.
Trust is our currency. We operate with absolute transparency and honesty, ensuring the brand of The BEYOND20 Network is synonymous with total reliability.
We build respectful, humanistic partnerships. Our network remains a high-performing community composed exclusively of exceptional leaders who are good people.
We bring deep humility and a sense of humour to the table. We take our clients' goals with total seriousness, but not ourselves.
The network is the engine—far greater than the sum of its parts. When our network connects, active involvement levels up the entire FMCG ecosystem.
One Network. Multiple Solutions.
Our service portfolio delivers targeted, high-impact business outcomes across four distinct practice pillars.
Select a discipline above to visualise how The BEYOND20 Network deploys specialised executive talent to match your exact commercial requirements.
BEYOND Performance
Strategic Project Consulting
- • Strategic vision backed by tactical delivery
- • Proprietary AI-driven systems for complex projects
- • Accountable directly to C-suite leadership
- • Time & cost-bound execution
BEYOND Fractional
Interim & Fractional Executives
- • Trusted senior talent, ready when you need it
- • 20+ years experience, vetted by recommendation
- • Instant availability with tenure security
- • Apolitical, unbiased execution
BEYOND You
Executive Leadership Mentoring
- • Developing leaders of tomorrow
- • One-on-one considered match-making
- • Accelerates judgment and problem-solving
- • Altruistic mentors driving capability
BEYOND Capital
Growth Capital & Exit Advisory
- • Early-stage sweat equity
- • Connecting capital with businesses ready for growth or exit
- • Better connections with absolute alignment
- • Discretion guaranteed throughout post-capital raise execution
The Managing Partners
Guy McLaren
Managing Partner | The BEYOND20 Network
Brings 20+ years of Board, CEO, and General Manager capability—leading both multinational FMCG businesses and high-growth scale-ups. He is also a committed trail runner. (Further proof that he simply doesn't work hard enough during the week).
Al McCredden
Managing Partner | The BEYOND20 Network
Combines extensive CEO, Board Chair, and General Management leadership with deep mastery in finance and supply chain. He is also a die-hard Carlton supporter (awww bless him).
Executive Member Portal
We partner with accomplished FMCG leaders. Access fractional assignments, strategic board seats, advisory projects, and executive mentorship opportunities.
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Access to our executive portal is provided following a brief introductory meeting with our Managing Partners, Guy or Al. Drop us a line for a coffee or virtual catch-up—we'd love to learn more about your FMCG background.
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Reach out to discuss how The BEYOND20 Network can accelerate your business objectives.
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Email: guy@beyond20.com.au