About Us
CEO, Foundation & Non-profit, CA, US
Fay MacRitchie, CEO
Three-time CEO and Executive Coach, Fay MacRitchie builds organisations where people thrive and performance compounds. A strategist trusted by C-suite leaders and Boards for her empathetic candour, she aligns strategy, culture and execution - with EDI at the core and technology as a catalyst.
Her MBA, MS in Executive Coaching & Organisational Consulting, and Postgrad in Education underwrite a practice that is rigorous and human, integrating evidence, empathy and lived impact.
Across education systems, national charities, government partnerships and commercial environments, she has led complex transformation, scaled multi-site services (67 sites to 124 sites in 3 years), mobilised cross-sector coalitions and secured major £8-figure investment - turning complex stakeholder maps into executable plans.
Passionate about tech that amplifies people, Fay utilises data and AI to surface signal, pairing these with narrative and design thinking to build buy-in and accelerate outcomes - including a 65% engagement uplift in six months. She founded you³ on a simple insight: leadership impact compounds when identity, potential and purpose align.
Clients value her straight-talking precision and systems insight - bringing clarity and momentum; resulting in sharper strategy, aligned organisational architecture and performance with purpose. All delivered with integrity, pace and care.
Mike Grummett, Executive Director
Mike Grummett is a school-improvement leader with over 20 years’ experience turning ambition into measurable gains across primary, secondary and special settings. Progressing from classroom teacher to Headteacher and Director of School Improvement, he has led multiple schools from Special Measures and Inadequate to Good and beyond - building cultures where learners progress, staff thrive, and outcomes increase.
As Executive Director, Mike partners with Trusts, Boards and local systems to align strategy, culture and execution - with inclusion at the core and practical tools leaders actually use. He has directed Trust-wide improvement across 13 academies, embedding cohesive frameworks for curriculum, assessment, behaviour and SEND, and conducting full Trust and academy reviews that give Boards diagnostic precision and actionable plans.
Mike translates evidence into weekly rhythms: clear priorities, coaching that builds leadership capacity, and dashboards that move from the classroom to the Board. He provides executive interim leadership that has impact and moves culture and practice forward, and designs exit-proof systems so impact endures.
Clients value Mike’s pragmatism and mastery of curriculum sequencing and pedagogical expertise, Mike helps leaders sharpen priorities and lift outcomes at pace: converting complex challenges into practical, high-impact and sustained improvement that holds up under Ofsted and over time.
Our values
Integrity
Our independence and authenticity sets us apart. We believe integrity blends presence with consistent courage. We are fully invested in our work together and are committed to our partners’ long-term success.
Innovation
We think differently. We value originality, diversity, and confidence. We help unlock new possibilities that turn new ideas into actions, and reshape what works, increasing organisational agility.
Collaboration
We collaborate to facilitate environments that enable growth. We co-design strategy, structures and practices that underpin sustainable success and empower people to perform at their best.
'the rare partner who uplifts everyone - client, vendor, community - with infectious ambition and an unparalled bar of delivery.'
CEO, CIC, London & Scottish Highlands, UK
