Experience

Lowry Capital

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Non Executive Board Member

  • Sep 2021 - Present



FutureMeds

• United Kingdom
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Non Executive Director

  • 2021 - Present



dealspan

• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • Jul 2021 - Present



LDC

• United Kingdom
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 300 - 400 Employee

• SENIOR DIRECTOR

  • Apr 2012 - Dec 2019

  At LDC I am responsible for sourcing and completing transactions in the £2m - £100m equity range, and since joining the firm, I have worked on new investments into Bifold, ATG Access, Seabrook Crisps and Synexus. At LDC I am responsible for sourcing and completing transactions in the £2m - £100m equity range, and since joining the firm, I have worked on new investments into Bifold, ATG Access, Seabrook Crisps and Synexus.



Lakelovers

• Non Executive Director

  • Dec 2017 - Oct 2019

  In December 2017 LDC backed the management buyout of Lakelovers. The management buyout was led by CEO Paul Liddell who has overseen the growth of Lakelovers since acquiring the business in 2000. Since then, Lakelovers has successfully built a reputation for managing and letting premium holiday cottages in sought-after locations across the Lake District, and now accommodates thousands of new and repeat customers every year. LDC’s investment will help to drive the business forward, providing the capital to launch an acquisition trail that will drive scale across the Lakelovers portfolio and helping the business to capitalise on the growing trend for ‘staycations’. Show less



ATG Access

• United Kingdom
• Security and Investigations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Non Executive Director

  • Feb 2013 - Apr 2019

  ATG Access is a designer, manufacturer and supplier of high security vehicle barrier systems found at new major infrastructure projects such as airports, stadia, railway stations and shopping centres. In February 2013, LDC completed a significant minority investment to help accelerate the business’ UK and international growth plans. Upon completion of the deal I joined the board, and supported the company as it secured a major contract in 2015 to supply high security equipment to PetroChina, China’s largest oil producer. This is the largest contract to date in China for the business. Show less



Seabrook Crisps Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Food Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Non Executive Director

  • Jul 2015 - Sep 2018

  Crisp and snack brand Seabrook completed a management buyout in July 2015 with LDC’s backing, to support its major growth drive to increase its market share. LDC has taken a majority equity stake in the business, and we will be supporting the management team as it looks to invest in its manufacturing infrastructure, new product development and the progression of international sales opportunities. Crisp and snack brand Seabrook completed a management buyout in July 2015 with LDC’s backing, to support its major growth drive to increase its market share. LDC has taken a majority equity stake in the business, and we will be supporting the management team as it looks to invest in its manufacturing infrastructure, new product development and the progression of international sales opportunities.



ChargePoint Technology

• United Kingdom
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

  ChargePoint Technology is a market leading manufacturer and innovator of specialist high containment and sterile transfer valves. In January 2017 ChargePoint Technology secured investment from LDC to drive further international expansion. The investment by LDC, supporting Managing Director Chris Eccles and Sales Director Tony O’Sullivan in the buyout, saw LDC become a minority shareholder. Following LDC’s investment, the business plans to capitalise on the strong and increasing demand for its solutions internationally, in particular North America, whilst accelerating sales of its innovative AseptiSafe® Bio product and investing in the development of new products, particularly in the aftercare market. The investment from LDC will also enable management to embark on a targeted acquisition strategy to help it expand into adjacent sectors requiring containment and sterile transfer solutions. Show less



Antler

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Non Executive Director

  • May 2012 - Sep 2016

  LDC completed the management buyout of Antler in May 2010, and upon joining LDC I joined the board of Antler. In July 2017, LDC successfully divested its majority shareholding in Antler, retaining a small minority stake to continue our support for the business. In 2015 Antler announced its support for Help for Heroes, and is proud to donate £10 from the sale of each Delta case to support the charity’s work with British veterans and their families. LDC completed the management buyout of Antler in May 2010, and upon joining LDC I joined the board of Antler. In July 2017, LDC successfully divested its majority shareholding in Antler, retaining a small minority stake to continue our support for the business. In 2015 Antler announced its support for Help for Heroes, and is proud to donate £10 from the sale of each Delta case to support the charity’s work with British veterans and their families.



Accelerated Enrollment Solutions

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Non Executive Director

  • Feb 2015 - Jun 2016

  LDC completed the secondary buyout of Synexus, the world’s largest multi-national company focused on the recruitment and running of clinical trials, in February 2015. In June 2016, LDC completed the exit of Synexus in a deal that values the business at £178million. Synexus has been acquired by Jaguar Holding Company Luxembourg SARL and the transaction generates a 2.3x money multiple for LDC. LDC completed the secondary buyout of Synexus, the world’s largest multi-national company focused on the recruitment and running of clinical trials, in February 2015. In June 2016, LDC completed the exit of Synexus in a deal that values the business at £178million. Synexus has been acquired by Jaguar Holding Company Luxembourg SARL and the transaction generates a 2.3x money multiple for LDC.



Bifold Group

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Non Executive Director

  • Apr 2012 - Aug 2015

  Bifold Group is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of instrument valves and pumps to the oil and gas sector, in April 2012. During the investment period we supported the management team in a move to new state-of-the-art 30,000 sq.ft. manufacturing facilities to increase capacity and technical capabilities, and in the acquisition of Orange Instruments – this deal offered Bifold access to a range of specialist control system products. LDC exited its investment in Bifold in August 2015 to Rotork plc, a FTSE 250 company. The £125m transaction delivered a 2.4x money return for LDC. Show less



American Golf

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Finance Director

  • Aug 2004 - Apr 2012



James Briggs

• Finance Director

  • 2002 - 2004



Bridgepoint

• United Kingdom
• Investment Management
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Investment Director

  • 1999 - 2002

  Investment Manager working out of the Manchester office, for one of Europes leading PE houses. Investment Manager working out of the Manchester office, for one of Europes leading PE houses.



KPMG

• Canada
• Accounting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Manager

  • 1988 - 1999

  I joined KPMG in 1988 and after qualifying in audit and assurance departments moved to Corporate Finance. I joined KPMG in 1988 and after qualifying in audit and assurance departments moved to Corporate Finance.