About Us – PBSP – Propeller Business Solutions & Partners

Turning Strategy into Measurable Results.

Global Institutional Experience. Corporate Execution.

Our Purpose

"We exist to bridge the gap between strategy and execution — delivering results that directly impact revenue, efficiency, and growth."

Our Leadership Team

Julie Andrews

Co-Founder & CEO

Julie is a strategic growth consultant and CEO with a background in institutional investment Management and enterprise advisory. With over 20 years’ experience leading cross-sector expansion across the U.S., Australia and Asia-Pacific, she helps SMEs apply corporate-grade strategy to accelerate growth, build scalable structures, and access new markets. Julie blends board-level insight with hands-on consulting expertise, guiding clients from strategy to execution with measurable business outcomes.

Stuart Ward

Co-Founder & Lead Business Advisor

Stuart is a corporate finance and growth strategist with deep experience driving performance across middle-market and enterprise organizations. With over two decades in M&A, capital advisory, and business transformation, he partners with leadership teams to scale operations, enhance profitability, and position companies for sustainable expansion and investor confidence.

MICHELLE CARYN PAUL, PHD

Senior Executive Advisor

Michelle is a senior advisor specializing in behavioral science, systems change, and organizational transformation. Drawing on decades of experience across government, corporate, and healthcare sectors, she supports Propeller clients with data-driven approaches to leadership, culture, and workforce performance. Her work bridges psychology and strategy to help companies evolve with precision and purpose.

Jeff Mariola

Growth Strategist & Brand Advisor

Jeff is a seasoned business consultant and brand strategist with deep experience helping organizations scale through performance marketing, sales transformation, and leadership development. A veteran entrepreneur and former CEO, he advises growth-stage companies on building customer-centric strategies that strengthen market position, elevate brand equity, and drive sustainable revenue expansion.

Collective Executive Expertise

Our team has led corporate enterprise and outsourcing programs across the U.S., Europe, and Asia-Pacific. From accelerating SME growth to driving enterprise-scale transformations, we bring global perspective with U.S. precision and execution.