Dan Handforth

Senior Business Development & Performance Manager

With over 25 years of experience in business development, product development, marketing and sales operations, Dan has worked at both director and consultant levels across blue-chip companies, SMEs, charities and startups. At Kene, he focuses on developing and managing high-value client and partner relationships, ensuring sustained revenue growth while mentoring and coaching across the business.

Dan’s expertise spans client acquisition, affinity partnerships and channel development within the R&D space. He has a proven track record of delivering results, having generated over £7.5 million in client fees over the past seven years. He also played a key role in securing our first AI client and achieving the company’s largest year-on-year fees. Twice, he has surpassed £1 million in submitted revenue within a single calendar year – a testament to his ability to drive business success.

Outside of work, Dan is a proud dad of three, a car and watch enthusiast and a keen traveler.

Fun fact: He once met Buzz Aldrin – because who wouldn’t want to shake hands with someone who walked on the moon?

Dan Handforth

Senior Business Development & Performance Manager

With over 25 years of experience in business development, product development, marketing and sales operations, Dan has worked at both director and consultant levels across blue-chip companies, SMEs, charities and startups. At Kene, he focuses on developing and managing high-value client and partner relationships, ensuring sustained revenue growth while mentoring and coaching across the business.

Dan’s expertise spans client acquisition, affinity partnerships and channel development within the R&D space. He has a proven track record of delivering results, having generated over £7.5 million in client fees over the past seven years. He also played a key role in securing our first AI client and achieving the company’s largest year-on-year fees. Twice, he has surpassed £1 million in submitted revenue within a single calendar year – a testament to his ability to drive business success.

Outside of work, Dan is a proud dad of three, a car and watch enthusiast and a keen traveler.

Fun fact: He once met Buzz Aldrin – because who wouldn’t want to shake hands with someone who walked on the moon?