Who we are

The 18-07 Story

18-07 started when 3 people met for a coffee. All three were different ages with differing life experiences, career trajectories, and professional perspectives. Despite this, the 3 people shared two things in common: a passion for supporting people through career change and a birthday on July 18 (18-07)

That shared purpose became the foundation of 18-07: a career consultancy dedicated to empowering individuals to embrace change, unlock their potential, and build meaningful, fulfilling careers.

18-07 means…

  • Having someone to talk through problems and come up with solutions.
  • Having someone to navigate new industries and potential careers.
  • Having someone to be completely honest with them, however difficult it may be.
  • Having someone to help coach, mentor, and optomise.
  • Most importantly, someone to be in your corner and support your journey and success

These are all our core beliefs.​ We are there with you all the way. Potential Realised.

“Everyone needs a Coach.”

Bill Gates – Former CEO and Chairman of Microsoft

Meet The Leadership Team

Milo Skene

Milo Skene

Milo is the Managing Director for 18-07.  He is a certified Master Coach and co-founded 18-07 due to a strong belief that people can and should strive to have fulfilling and enjoyable careers.

He has been training, mentoring and coaching people for the last 15 years and has helped hundreds of people throughout their careers.

Of note, during his time in the British Army he trained, mentored and coached over 1,000 people for Counter Insurgency Operations across the world

Milo was born on 18th July 1978.

Mobile: 07748 104 273
Email: ms@18-07.com

Matthew van Grutten

Matthew van Grutten

Matthew is one of the three founding directors of 18-07.

After co founding his first business in 1978, he joined the Army, serving in a variety of posts at home and abroad.

Following a stint as an advisor to NATO, Matthew founded Flinch Group, a specialist negotiations and communications skills training company, that trains senior leaders and their teams.

Matthew was born on 18th July 1958.

​Email: mvg@18-07.com