About Us
Strategy-Led Succession Planning for What’s Next
SuccessionReady helps you protect what you’ve built and prepare for what’s next. We take a strategy-first approach to succession—aligning your people, processes, and governance with your long-term goals to ensure continuity, preserve relationships, and secure your legacy. Whether you’re planning to exit, step back, or bring in the next generation, we help you make decisions with clarity and confidence.
Our team brings cross-functional expertise in strategy, leadership, coaching, consulting, governance, and family enterprise advising. We support family-owned and founder-led businesses across a range of industries and stages.
What sets us apart is our ability to integrate strategic planning with practical implementation. By combining a collaborative approach with professional facilitation, we work with you to meet your needs and guide you every step of the way—from vision to execution.
Succession is a process. We make it a strategic advantage.
Meet Our Team
James Grieve
MBA, FCMC, FEA, CEPA
Founder, Co-Creator of SuccessionReady
James Grieve, is the Co-Creator of SuccessionReady and the Principal of Catalyst Strategies Consulting. He has a passion for helping founder-lead and emerging businesses build, thrive, and grow. For over 20 years, he has worked closely with business owners to design and develop strategies and systems that create value and make a positive and sustainable difference in the lives of business owners, their employees, and their customers.
James is a Certified Management Consultant (Canadian Association of Management Consultants) with a can-do approach to business and brings a creative and customer-first approach to working with clients. He is also a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (Exit Planning Institute), Family Enterprise Advisor (Family Enterprise Canada), and a Professional Farm Advisor (Canadian Association of Farm Advisors). He holds an ISO 20700:2017 certification for management consultancy services. He has a BCom in Entrepreneurial Management, and an MBA from Royal Roads University.
Ashka Wirk
BSc, MBA, FCMC, ACC
Founder, Co-Creator of Succession Ready
Ashka Wirk is the Co-creator of SuccessionReady and is Principal of Wirk Consulting. Ashka is a certified management consultant (CMC Canada), experienced facilitator, and certified executive coach (International Coach Federation). She has a BSc in biology from UBC and an MBA from the Schulich School of Business at York University. Ashka grew up working in her family’s business in the Okanagan, is a seasoned private sector CEO, and for nearly 20 years has helped leaders, teams, and organizations of all types across BC, Canada, set their North Star, engage their key stakeholders, and map a clear path forward.
Is Your Business SuccessionReady?
Ensuring your business is SuccessionReady means more than planning for leadership transition; it’s about securing your company’s future success. At SuccessionReady, we collaborate with you to develop a comprehensive succession plan that aligns with your vision and values, ensuring your legacy endures. Our services include personalized consulting, coaching, and training to prepare you and your team for seamless transitions. Engaging in proactive succession planning not only safeguards your business continuity but also enhances its value and operational resilience. Start the process today to explore your options and secure your business’s future.