Experience

CapEQ

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Executive (M&A)

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  Senior Executive at CapEQ – Europe's first accredited B-Corp M&A Boutique. Experienced Corporate Finance Professional, dedicated to helping SME Owners and Corporations navigate their way through business exits, acquisitions and capital-raising. Strong M&A contact network across dozens of sectors worldwide, adept at maintaining deal momentum, and trusted Team Member.Perhaps I can help you or someone you know. Please E Mail me at simon.preedy@capeq.com or book a meeting at https://meetings.hubspot.com/simon-preedy



M&A LLP

• Acquirer Relationship Executive

  • Apr 2016 - Sep 2020

  As a Member of the Global Market Approach Team, I represented our clients in the marketplace, providing the initial confidential contact with prospective acquirers with the ultimate aim of securing Offers through to deal completions. I was responsible for establishing, developing and maintaining key relationships with Trade acquirers, Private Equity Houses and Private Investors, understanding their acquisition drivers and connecting them with suitable targets in a variety of industry verticals.



Mergers & Acquisitions

• United Kingdom

• Research Executive

  • Jan 2005 - Apr 2016

  Determine the most appropriate research strategy areas and resources from which to seek and identify prospective acquirers/investors for client's businesses over multiple industry verticals. Lead discussions with clients to present findings, providing solid and defensible rationale for their inclusion prior to approach. Investigate, understand, analyze and present key market trends and drivers and how they can impact clients.

• Project Manager

  • Jul 2002 - Jan 2005

  Supporting clients through the sale of their business. Working across multiple industry sectors as part of a Team to execute corporate transactions of their businesses. Co-ordinate internal resources and processes, manage client relationships, being responsible for project progression, interacting with prospective buyers, and any third-party advisors.



Legato Systems UK Ltd

• Inside Sales Account Manager

  • Oct 2000 - Oct 2001



Kyocera Mita

• Printing Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Tele-Marketing Manager / Strategic Account Manager

  • Jul 1997 - May 2000

  Managing a Team of Internal Sales people in both Corporate and Reseller areas of the business, progressing into an external sales role as a Strategic Account Manager for Corporate Resellers. Managing a Team of Internal Sales people in both Corporate and Reseller areas of the business, progressing into an external sales role as a Strategic Account Manager for Corporate Resellers.



Racal-Data Group

• New Business Development Executive

  • Apr 1996 - Jul 1997



Mannesmann Tally (then Tally, TallyGenicom and acquired by Printronix in 2009!)

• Business Development Executive

  • Feb 1991 - Mar 1996

  I joined the company as their 'rookie' (!) Tele-Marketeer; calling companies and gaining appointments for their Corporate Account Managers. After my initial training, I was shown to have a flair for it! I had a variety of roles in the company in Inside Sales, supporting Account Managers and building relationships with Corporate Resellers, corporate organizations and SMEs. I also gained new business for their Service & Repair Centre. I joined the company as their 'rookie' (!) Tele-Marketeer; calling companies and gaining appointments for their Corporate Account Managers. After my initial training, I was shown to have a flair for it! I had a variety of roles in the company in Inside Sales, supporting Account Managers and building relationships with Corporate Resellers, corporate organizations and SMEs. I also gained new business for their Service & Repair Centre.