In an age of high-profile founders and splashy self-promotion, Oliver Burleigh stands out for his quiet, methodical approach to business building.
The British entrepreneur, who began his career on the tools as a trainee electrician, has steadily carved out a name for himself across construction, property, and technology—without ever needing to shout about it.
Today, Burleigh oversees a group of businesses spanning the full property lifecycle: from mechanical and electrical contracting through to development management, holiday lettings, and international investment. At the centre of this portfolio sits Burleigh Investments, his privately held holding company, which not only manages operations across these ventures but also invests in early-stage businesses with long-term potential.
From Trainee to Business Owner
Burleigh’s professional journey started in hands-on fashion. After leaving school, he trained as an electrician—an experience that gave him a ground-level view of how construction sites operate, and where gaps in delivery and communication often arise. This early insight would prove valuable. In his early twenties, he founded ORB, a mechanical and electrical contracting firm that quickly grew into one of the Southwest of England’s most reliable providers.
ORB has since established a reputation for delivering large-scale residential and commercial projects with consistency—earning the trust of developers and construction partners alike. Unlike many contractors focused solely on execution, ORB places emphasis on long-term relationships and a proactive, solutions-led approach.
