Roger Gaunt, MD of award-winning Gauntlet Group, is the perfect business partner for start-up and ambitious brokers seeking sustainability and growth.  In 1994, aged 28, he founded Gauntlet, using 10 years’ expertise acquired in underwriting, broking, business development and sales roles.  In 2009, he established the Gauntlet Appointed Representative Network, to enable other brokers to follow in his footsteps and build successful businesses.  Despite setting its broker recruitment bar high, Gauntlet has launched over 100 brokerages.  The innovative network introduced Gauntlet De-authorisation Fast-track in 2021 – rescuing ‘stranded’ directly authorised brokers, who can be reborn as ARs.  By investing heavily in IT,  Gauntlet has spearheaded a local broker renaissance, allowing professionals offering bespoke and high-value insurance advice, to operate at their communities’ hearts, turning the tide on consolidation.  When not championing local brokers, the father-of-two explores far-flung places, such as Everest base camp and Machu Picchu, loves adrenaline and equestrian sports and races a Caterham.