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Read about the movers and shakers in the world of private equity.

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Calvin Bond is a Glasgow-based corporate finance director at Quantuma
On my CV: Calvin Bond, Quantuma
  • Article
  • 09 May 2025
  • Corporate Financier
Building trust early can help overcome obstacles later down the line, says Quantuma corporate finance director Calvin Bond.
Tom Rowe-Jones, M&A director at LAVA Advisory Partners
On my CV: Tom Rowe-Jones, LAVA Advisory Partners
  • Article
  • 10 Mar 2025
  • Corporate Financier
Exploring all options for equity partners to ensure alignment for a diverse stakeholder base is key for M&A in the accountancy sector, says Tom Rowe-Jones of LAVA Advisory Partners.
Linda Nguyenova, investor and deal origination lead in Yorkshire and the North East at BGF
Career paths: Linda Nguyenova, BGF
  • Article
  • 10 Mar 2025
  • Corporate Financier
Listening to entrepreneurs and their stories to understand what makes a business tick is key to successful learning, says Linda Nguyenova, investor and deal origination lead in Yorkshire and the North East at BGF.
Lana Baker-Cowling, sustainable ûnance and ESG strategy consultant at Anthesis
Career paths: Lana Baker-Cowling, Anthesis
  • Article
  • 10 Feb 2025
  • Corporate Financier
Finance drives environmental change and Lana Baker-Cowling, sustainable finance and ESG strategy consultant at Anthesis, is optimistic it will deliver.
Kristine Chong, associate director at Salonica Group
Career paths: Kristine Chong, Salonica Group
  • Article
  • 12 Nov 2024
  • Corporate Financier
Kristine Chong, associate director at Salonica Group, loves rising to the challenge of investing in minority-led businesses, from the start of a deal to completion.
James Lewin is a PEM Corporate Finance (PEMCF) manager, based in Peterborough
On my CV: James Lewin, PEM Corporate Finance
  • Article
  • 10 Sep 2024
  • Corporate Financier
Detailed research and finding well-funded acquirers proves a successful strategy, says PEM Corporate Finance’s James Lewin.
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Profile: The BGF Foundation
  • Article
  • 09 Jul 2024
  • Corporate Financier
The skills private equity has to offer can provide great benefits for charities. Jo Russell speaks to Andy Gregory and Matt Little about the work of the BGF Foundation.
Kathryn Mansell, Corporate Finance Manager at Old Mill, South West of England, Corporate Financier, Career Path
Career paths: Kathryn Mansell, Old Mill
  • Article
  • 06 Jun 2024
  • Corporate Financier
Helping to build Old Mill’s corporate finance offering in the South West of England has been a milestone in Kathryn Mansell’s career development.
Charindra Pathiwille, Deloitte’s managing partner of UK financial advisory
Profile: Charindra Pathiwille, Deloitte
  • Article
  • 06 Jun 2024
  • Corporate Financier
From ACA training two decades ago to taking over as managing partner of UK financial advisory last year, Deloitte’s Charindra Pathiwille can be considered a company ‘lifer’. He talks to Marc Mullen about the challenges facing M&A and aligning the firm with client needs in 2024
Victoria Kisseleva is an M&A partner at FRP Corporate Finance
On my CV: Victoria Kisseleva, FRP Corporate Finance
  • Article
  • 10 May 2024
  • Corporate Financier
Finding the balance between too much and too little due diligence is key when advising private equity on a sector that’s new to them, says FRP Corporate Finance M&A partner Victoria Kisseleva.
Liam May, director at NorthEdge, man standing in front of wooden panels
On my CV: Liam May, NorthEdge
  • Article
  • 11 Mar 2024
  • Corporate Financier
Backing life sciences means being able to translate the scientific opportunity for investors, says Liam May, director at NorthEdge.
Malcolm Kpedekpo, Panoramic Growth Equity partner on my CV
On my CV: Malcolm Kpedekpo, Panoramic Growth Equity
  • Article
  • 12 Feb 2024
  • Corporate Financier
Bringing co-investors into a buy-and-build opportunity has its benefits, says Malcolm Kpedekpo, Panoramic Growth Equity partner.
Kevin Paget Menzies director corporate finance team on my CV
On my CV: Kevin Paget, Menzies
  • Article
  • 06 Dec 2023
  • Corporate Financier
When cultural fit is key to a vendor, much due diligence on potential buyers is needed before a shortlist for approach is settled on, says Kevin Paget of Menzies.
James Wood senior manager Buzzacott transaction services team man suit ICAEW Corporate Financier
On my CV: James Wood, Buzzacott
  • Article
  • 09 Nov 2023
  • Corporate Financier
James Wood of Buzzacott says never assume too much deal knowledge – even when advising one accountancy firm on acquiring another.
Gurpal Ahluwalia BDO UK head of M&A profile Corporate Financier
Profile: Gurpal Ahluwalia, BDO’s UK head of M&A
  • Article
  • 11 Oct 2023
  • Corporate Financier
The path from operating theatre to the M&A negotiating table is not well trodden. Marc Mullen speaks to Gurpal Ahluwalia, BDO’s UK head of M&A, about bringing diversity of thinking to the firm’s advisory offering.
Mark Wilson Headpoint managing partner ICAEW Corporate Financier on my cv
On my CV: Mark Wilson, Headpoint
  • Article
  • 11 Sep 2023
  • Corporate Financier
If expectations are not initially met, the advice from Mark Wilson of Headpoint is to be patient and address buyer value issues before re-engaging.
Harry Knight Corbett Keeling corporate finance director ICAEW Corporate Financier On my CV
On my CV: Harry Knight, Corbett Keeling
  • Article
  • 14 Jul 2023
  • Corporate Financier
Crafting a deal that meets the needs of all stakeholders is always possible, says Harry Knight of Corbett Keeling.
Kelly Clarke legal director TLT ICAEW Corporate Financier career paths
Career paths: Kelly Clarke, TLT
  • Article
  • 14 Jul 2023
  • Corporate Financier
Kelly Clarke, legal director at TLT, describes her tumultuous training period and her long-term goals.
Gillian Sharman LDC origination director North West England ICAEW Corporate Financier profile
Profile: Gillian Sharman, LDC
  • Article
  • 09 Jun 2023
  • Corporate Financier
Keeping deals flowing and generating opportunities requires innovative thinking. Marc Mullen speaks to Gillian Sharman, LDC origination director in the North West of England.
Brian Parker head of M&A ICON Corporate Finance man blue shirt ICAEW
On my CV: Brian Parker, ICON
  • Article
  • 09 Jun 2023
  • Corporate Financier
If you want to maximise value, don’t stop negotiating until the deal is signed, says Brian Parker, head of M&A at ICON Corporate Finance.
Exclusive Career paths: Jordan Kay
  • Article
  • 25 Nov 2022
  • Corporate Financier
Jordan Kay at Mobeus Equity Partners has shown drive to develop his career in private equity. He talks to Jo Russell about his next goals.
Exclusive Career paths: Katie Leitch
  • Article
  • 26 Sep 2022
Katie Leitch trained in Edinburgh then moved to Glasgow, where she’s building her private equity experience as an investment manager with Panoramic Growth Equity
Exclusive Breaking glass ceilings
  • Article
  • 22 Sep 2022
Marc Mullen speaks to six women in mid-market private equity about the changes so far in this once male-dominated world – and what’s still to come for diversity and inclusion, and supporting talent
Exclusive Diverse thinking across big advisory firms
  • Article
  • 26 May 2022
Liz Claydon, head of UK deal advisory at KPMG, is thankful for the male and female role models she has had during a 30-year career. She speaks to Marc Mullen.
Exclusive Career paths: Lucy Merson
  • Article
  • 26 May 2022
Training as an ACA continues to help after the move from corporate finance to private equity, recounts Connection Capital investment manager Lucy Merson.
Exclusive On my CV: Adrian Alexander
  • Article
  • 25 Mar 2022
The sale of musical instrument retailer GAK struck a chord with private equity investors, explains Adrian Alexander.
Sam Phillips at PKF Francis Clark
  • Article
  • 03 Dec 2021
  • Corporate Financier
Sam Phillips, transaction services director at PKF Francis Clark talks about building momentum, positively disrupting the norm, and adding value to the firm’s due diligence offering in the South West and beyond
An interview with Keely Woodley
  • Article
  • 03 Dec 2021
  • Corporate Financier
Keely Woodley is the first woman to lead Grant Thornton’s corporate finance team. She discusses deals, diversity and the difficulties of virtual communication
Profile on Azets and its corporate finance team leaders
  • Article
  • 22 Nov 2021
  • Corporate Financier
It’s been five years since Azets was founded with the backing of Hg Capital, developing out of Cogital. Marc Mullen speaks to the leaders of its corporate finance team across the country about what’s next.
Rowena Gracey of 3i’s private equity team
  • Article
  • 05 Jul 2021
  • Corporate Financier
3i’s Rowena Gracey discusses the challenges that make her role demanding and why management teams value an outside perspective.
Exclusive Jordana Cropper investment director at NorthEdge Capital
  • Article
  • 22 Apr 2021
  • Corporate Financier
Witnessing the full private equity cycle from start to finish is Jordana Cropper’s short-term ambition.
Julia Lada, Spectrum Corporate Finance
  • Article
  • 15 Oct 2020
  • Corporate Financier
Julie Lada explains how she went from small finance roles in Athens to debt advisory manager at Spectrum Corporate Finance.
Skyler ver Bruggen career profile
  • Article
  • 25 Jun 2020
  • Corporate Financier
Skyler Ver Bruggen talks about easing her way into the world of buy-outs, from knowing nothing about private equity to becoming origination manager at ECI and what that involves.
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