Dane Hardie

Commercial Director

With over two decades of experience in the early years sector, Dane is a seasoned leader renowned for his expertise in driving commercial excellence and transformative growth. His extensive knowledge spans business performance improvement, strategic market analysis and operational excellence, all underpinned by a child-first philosophy. Dane has a knack for turning challenges into opportunities, fostering strong, motivated teams, and creating vibrant environments where both children and teams thrive. His strategic insights and leadership are focused on elevating nursery groups to offer the highest standards of care and education, ensuring that every decision made champions the well-being and development of the children.

Outside of work, Dane calls Surrey home, where he lives with his wife and two children. A fitness fanatic, he is a qualified personal trainer and nutrition coach, channelling the same passion and energy into his personal life as he does into his professional endeavours. Born in London but raised in the North of England, Dane is a devoted Manchester United supporter, adding a bit of unnecessary stress to his life, but he wouldn’t have it any other way.