About Pearlfinders
Pearlfinders is the leading international source of forward looking new business intelligence for marketing and IT new business professionals. With an unrivalled team of analysts covering Europe and The Americas, Pearlfinders generates punchy, proprietary intelligence and delivers it via its online platform and by email alert to its subscribers.
This wealth of intelligence together with a series of historical archives, decision-maker contacts and market insights, has proven time and time again that this product can and does generate real revenue for clients.
Part of the Intelligent New Business Group, which includes Rainmaker Consulting, Pearlfinders relationship with Rainmaker means we know precisely how to access and speak with decision-makers, and critically, how to uncover their agenda as it relates to our subscribers' propositions. If you carefully compare Pearlfinders with any other new business tool on the market, you'll see for yourself in terms of value - there's no competition. The principal executives are:-
Anthony Cooper - Managing Director
Formerly at Hoovers and Dun & Bradstreet, Anthony has an exemplary record in the business information industry. A keen sportsman, he brings experience and style to the Pearlfinders 6 a-side soccer team, while boasting 2 completed marathons to date.
Bill Colbourne - CEO
Bill is a founder and CEO of Pearlfinders, which is part of The Intelligent New Business Group, the largest hub in the UK for new business support services. Its companies, which include Rainmaker and Blossom, offer original and uniquely effective solutions. He holds a degree in history and latin from Leicester University and has a former career as a published songwriter, which generated a number of interesting experiences, including a top 10 hit. In his spare time he paints in oils and enjoys running too.
Michael Thorne – Product Director
Mike has played an essential role within the Pearlfinders research and analyst team since 2006. In his current position he is responsible for the creation, editorial and delivery of Pearlfinders' portfolio of products and services. He also spearheads new product development. Mike studied business and law at Warwick University, is keen on sports involving a ball, and is a handy tennis player.
Denese Colbourne - Financial Director
Denese is a founder and the Commercial & Financial Director of INBG. She has a successful track record for conceiving and launching corporate innovations in the new business services space. Denese is a serious cook and likes to relax with a good glass of Gigondas. She and Bill have two daughters, Eva and Maya.

