Des Wilkins
Vice President at Hermes Infrastructure- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Professional working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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ACA
ICAEWOct, 2012- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Hermes Infrastructure
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United Kingdom
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Investment Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President
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Apr 2018 - Present
Investment management for Hermes’ portfolio of infrastructure investments across regulated utilities, renewables and smart metering, ports, transport and social infrastructure. Areas of focus include: portfolio company governance and Board-level strategic interaction; engagement with management teams, co-shareholders, regulators and other senior stakeholders; financial and ESG performance of portfolio companies; valuation of investments; investor reporting and presentations. Investment management for Hermes’ portfolio of infrastructure investments across regulated utilities, renewables and smart metering, ports, transport and social infrastructure. Areas of focus include: portfolio company governance and Board-level strategic interaction; engagement with management teams, co-shareholders, regulators and other senior stakeholders; financial and ESG performance of portfolio companies; valuation of investments; investor reporting and presentations.
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Deloitte UK
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United Kingdom
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Management Consulting
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500 - 600 Employee
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Assistant Director, Financial Advisory
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Jan 2014 - Mar 2018
Financial due diligence (FDD) and advisory for M&A transactions (buy-side and sell-side) working with both corporates and funds. Specific focus on the Energy and Infrastructure sectors. Proven deal experience ensuring successful delivery of strategic and financial cross-border transactions. Experience includes financial and commercial analysis, review and critical evaluation of financial models and legal documents (e.g. SPAs), report writing, presentations and project management.
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Manager, Audit Energy & Resources
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Oct 2009 - Dec 2013
External audit engagements on FTSE 100, other listed and private companies in the oil & gas, infrastructure and utilities sectors reporting under IFRS. Transaction experience on a number of IPOs. Significant international experience working on engagements in French-speaking Africa
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