At Ark Royal Group, we bring a rare blend of global perspective, executive experience, and precision-driven strategy to every engagement

About

Founded by Stephen and Marta Rose, our firm is built on a shared commitment to helping both organizations and individuals reach their next level of performance.

Our work spans two core dimensions of growth: business acceleration and career advancement:

  1. For companies, we deliver hands-on growth advisory and leadership support that drive measurable results.

  2. For executives, we provide tailored career and placement guidance designed to open new opportunities and strengthen professional positioning in today’s competitive market.

Having lived and worked across multiple countries, we understand the cultural, operational, and regulatory nuances that shape success in global markets. That cross-border fluency informs everything we do—from scaling startups to coaching C-suite leaders through high-stakes transitions.

The name Ark Royal reflects that mission. Inspired by the historic British flagship that pioneered global trade routes, it symbolizes agility, precision, and the ability to achieve powerful lift-off from a smaller, more efficient platform. Like the ski-jump ramp that launches aircraft from compact carriers, Ark Royal gives clients the momentum to rise quickly, safely, and effectively—without the weight of unnecessary complexity.

Pillars of Service

At Ark Royal, we operate at the intersection of business acceleration and career evolution—helping companies grow with precision and leaders rise with clarity.

Growth Advisory for Companies

Led by Stephen Rose, our Growth Advisory practice equips organizations with the leadership, strategy, and structure needed to scale—without the burden of full-time executive overhead.

We work side by side with founders, investors, and executive teams to create measurable growth momentum and operational discipline. Whether you’re preparing to enter new markets or sharpen your sales engine, Ark Royal brings focus and firepower to your strategy.

Our approach includes:

  • Executive-level growth leadership — Gain hands-on, high-impact leadership without adding to your payroll. Stephen steps in to shape go-to-market plans, coach sales teams, and build the operational discipline needed to convert strategy into measurable growth.

  • Strategic Relationship Development — Expanding reach through high-impact connections. Stephen leverages a global network across Capital Markets, Banking, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Commercial Real Estate, Energy, Technology, Cybersecurity, and Space Ventures to open doors, accelerate business opportunities, and drive measurable results.

  • Market expansion plans — Enter new territories with confidence and precision. Stephen applies a proven, battle-tested framework to help companies launch new products, expand into international markets, and accelerate growth through disciplined execution and strategic positioning.

  • CRM & Sales Infrastructure — Align people, process, and platforms to accelerate performance. Stephen helps clients evaluate, implement, and optimize CRM systems that improve sales execution, forecasting, and long-term client management.

Building on this foundation, Stephen applies his expertise across emerging and high-growth domains—bridging traditional markets with the innovation reshaping global commerce.

  • Private Funding:

    • Private Equity: Advising asset-based credit facility lenders and borrowers on managing and monitoring facilities to optimize performance and working capital.

    • Venture & Hedge Funds: Connecting growth-stage ventures with capital partners in commercial real estate, energy, and adjacent sectors.

  • Artificial Intelligence: An alumnus of MIT’s Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy program, collaborating with executives on AI-driven innovation and market disruption.

  • Space Economy: Currently enrolled in MIT’s New Space Economy program, focusing on emerging technologies, services, and business models shaping the commercial space frontier.

  • Global Shipping: Maintaining active relationships across maritime and logistics sectors, exploring how technology and capital can modernize global trade.

Through Ark Royal, Stephen blends the rigor of Big Four consulting with the agility of a startup operator—helping firms build scale, win marquee clients, and prepare for liquidity events, acquisitions, or IPOs. His “fractionalization” model gives clients access to seasoned leadership precisely when they need it most.

Career Advisory for Individuals

Led by Marta Rose, our Career Advisory practice helps executives and rising leaders navigate transitions with clarity, confidence, and impact. We partner with clients to elevate their professional story, strengthen their market presence, and align their next move with long-term career goals.

Whether you’re exploring board opportunities, negotiating a new offer, or repositioning your brand for a different industry, Ark Royal provides the expert insight and hands-on support to help you stand out.

Our advisory services include:

  • C-Suite Career Strategy & Planning — Define and pursue your next chapter with precision.

  • Executive Resume & LinkedIn Optimization — Craft a personal brand that commands attention.

  • Interview & Board Readiness Coaching — Present your value with clarity and composure.

  • Market Repositioning Guidance — Identify new opportunities and industries for your expertise.

  • Personal Brand & Visibility Strategy — Build a recognizable leadership identity that attracts the right opportunities.

  • Negotiation & Compensation Support — Secure offers that reflect your worth and future potential.

Ark Royal is where companies gain traction and leaders gain direction—anchored by experience, driven by results.

Meet our Co-Founders

Marta Rose

Stephen Rose

Together, the founders of Ark Royal bring over 50 years of combined experience turning potential into performance—whether for a company preparing to scale or a leader preparing for their next chapter.


  • Founder

    Following a distinguished two-decade career at PwC, Stephen launched Ark Royal to bring enterprise-level strategy, execution discipline, and market connectivity to the next generation of firms shaping the future.

    At Ark Royal, Stephen delivers fractional growth leadership to companies seeking accelerated market entry and revenue expansion—providing executive-level strategy without full-time overhead. His work spans sectors including banking, private equity, fintech, venture capital, professional services, and technology, where he advises on business development, go-to-market execution, and sales optimization.

    Today, Stephen operates at the intersection of strategy, technology, and execution—connecting investors, innovators, and operators to accelerate growth.

    His mission is simple but powerful: help ambitious firms move faster, scale smarter, and achieve outcomes once reserved for the Fortune 500.


  • Founder

    Marta leads the firm’s Career Advisory practice. This service is designed to complement Ark Royal’s Enterprise Growth Advisory platform. Together, these two pillars create a holistic framework for success, helping organizations scale strategically while empowering executives to navigate career transitions and elevate their professional impact.

    With an extensive background in international executive search and leadership advisory, Marta has guided senior leaders and C-suite professionals through every phase of career evolution—from defining their personal brand and refining their executive story to preparing for board roles and negotiating compensation packages that reflect their full value. Her expertise ranges from shaping leadership teams in aerospace and defense start-ups to recruiting top-talent bankers in origination, strategic investment, and operational leadership roles.

    At Ark Royal, Marta’s approach bridges corporate and individual advancement—aligning the trajectory of talent with the growth ambitions of the organizations they serve. She partners with executives to refine resumes and LinkedIn profiles, prepare for board and interview opportunities, and negotiate offers that reflect their true value.

    Whether advising executives on their next chapter or helping firms strengthen leadership continuity, Marta Rose delivers clarity, strategy, and confidence to every engagement.

Whether you’re building a company or building a career,
the first step is a conversation.

Let’s discuss where you are,
where you want to go, and
how Ark Royal can help you get there.

Get in Touch

Whether you’re building a company or building a career, the first step is a conversation. Let’s discuss where you are, where you want to go, and how Ark Royal can help you get there.

stephen.rose@arkroyal.com
(917)755-8395