About Hattan
Our strength lies in our hands-on experience. We work with founders, operators and organisations navigating the realities of establishing a presence in the United States.
Hattan was built from real experience of expanding and operating in the US, and exists to bring the judgement, clarity and practical support required to do it correctly the first time.
The people behind Hattan
Katherine Cleak
Co-Founder & Director
23+ years launching, scaling and leading UK and US operations.
William Whyatt
Co-Founder & Director
14+ years across operational optimisation, international delivery and US expansion.
Built on real experience
Most firms advise on US expansion. We have built businesses, established operations, recruited teams and solved the practical challenges that come with operating across multiple US states.
We have built and scaled businesses in the US, establishing the operations and teams required to move from entry to growth. Having lived and worked in the US ourselves, we understand the decisions that carry the most weight.
We have navigated the complexities that only emerge once a business is live and operational across multiple jurisdictions. We know what is required and what you do not need to spend your budget on unnecessarily.
That experience shapes every recommendation we make. Our role is to bring the judgement and practical credibility that comes from having done it before.
Experience in practice
Our experience is reflected in the work below. These selected engagements show the operational challenges we have helped organisations navigate while establishing and growing their presence in the United States.
CASE STUDY 01
Scaling a global healthcare staffing firm into the US
OBJECTIVE
Establish and scale a US operation for an existing global healthcare staffing business.
Revenue generating within 18 months, the business secured major clients, was awarded International Business of the Year, and was approached for acquisition within two years of startup.
Capabilities applied
- Building the US entity structure and operating framework
- Comprehensive research to establish commercial traction in a new market
- Designing a delivery model capable of growth
Challenges
- Entering a new market without an established footprint
- Building trust without local brand recognition
- Navigating multiple layers of regulatory and operational setup
- Creating a scalable model from the ground up
TIMELINE
2018
Establish operations stateside and incorporate
2019
Infrastructure and business development
2020
Significant activity revenue growth
2021
Revenue up 400%
2022
International Business of the Year, first approach to acquire
2023
M&A
CASE STUDY 02
TIMELINE
Oct 2024
Establish operations and incorporate
Jan 2025
First staff placement and revenue generation
Apr 2025
Revenue increase 325%
Jul 2025
Initiation of multi-state expansion
Mar 2026
Operational across seven states
Building a US startup
OBJECTIVE
Launch a fully operational US business from inception.
Revenue was generated within three weeks of licence award, revenue increased by 325% within six months, and multi-state expansion was initiated within the first year, leading to operations across seven states.
Capabilities applied
- Leveraging previous experience enabled rapid incorporation
- Building commercial activity in parallel with operational setup
- Building the US entity and financial infrastructure
- Designing early infrastructure for immediate scalability
Challenges
- Executing market entry under compressed timelines
- Achieving revenue quickly without an established presence
- Building operational foundations while preparing for multi-state growth
Tell us where things stand.
Whether you need a clearer view of the opportunity, practical guidance on what comes next or a more involved consulting partner, we can help define the right next step.