Simon is a partner at Springboard Corporate Finance and has more than 25 years’ experience advising institutions, owner managers, founders and corporates on all types of transaction, in a range of sectors.
Simon’s previous experience in private equity has enabled him to build a profile in working on a range of private equity deals including management advisory services, working with management teams in a number of secondary and tertiary buy-out situations, sale mandates and providing acquisition advice to PE backed businesses.
Simon qualified as a chartered accountant with Price Waterhouse. He has also spent time with Catalyst Corporate Finance, and had a spell in banking with RBS. Prior to joining Springboard in 2012, Simon spent 10 years as a principal investor working in private equity with Livingbridge and EV Group.
Rob joined Springboard in 2007 and has more than 12 years Corporate Finance experience across a diverse range of sectors including Consumer Goods, Engineering, Logistics, Manufacturing, Retail, Support Services, and Travel.
Rob is a project leader and drives the development of our funder-ready business plans and financial models whilst overseeing market research and strategic reviews.
Prior to Springboard, Rob worked in business consultancy where he advised high-growth businesses and start-ups on strategically planning for growth and helped them to raise finance.
James is a Partner at Springboard Corporate Finance with over 10 years of advisory experience, and an extensive track record across all aspects of a corporate finance transaction.
Following a degree in economics at the University of East Anglia, James qualified as a Chartered Accountant and joined Springboard in 2011, gaining experience acting for institutions, owner managers, founders and corporates on a wide range of transactions.
James has worked with private equity on a number of sell side mandates and has experience supporting the buy and build strategies of private equity-backed businesses.
Chris is a corporate lawyer with 38 years experience of growing and developing successful, highly motivated and profitable teams.
Chris was most recently national head of Corporate Law at Irwin Mitchell and led the Corporate team at DLA Piper in the Midlands. He began his career with Edge Eddison now Squire Patton Boggs.
Chris has worked with and advised a large number of listed and private domestic and international groups and been a trusted advisor to a number of very successful entrepreneurs.
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Matthew joined Springboard in 2015 and has a wealth of experience advising on a variety of deals including disposals, acquisitions, management buy-outs and fund raising across a wide range of sectors but with a passion for technology.
He advises a varied client base including owner-managers, institutional investors, corporates, and management teams.
Matt won the ‘Rising Star’ award at the 2023 West Midlands Rainmaker awards.
Prior to joining Springboard Matthew qualified as a Chartered Accountant at Deloitte.
Matt is an Assistant Director at Springboard having joined in 2023 and works on a variety of buy and sell-side assignments.
Prior to Springboard, Matt worked in Investment Banking at Zeus advising both publicly listed and financial sponsors on IPOs and buy-side assignments.
Matt graduated from the University of Buffalo in the USA with a BA in Economics and has a MSc in Investment Analysis from Aston University. Prior to Zeus, he worked at Grant Thornton UK LLP in the Corporate Finance team advising on buy and sell-side assignments.
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James is a Manager at Springboard having joined in 2022 and works on a variety of buy and sell-side assignments.
Prior to joining, he worked at KPMG and at independent advisory firms supporting clients with exits, acquisition, fundraising and other corporate advisory projects. Particular sectors of focus are TMT and Industrials.
James is a chartered accountant and holds the Investment Management Certificate from CFA UK.
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Liam is an Executive at Springboard having joined in 2023 and works on a variety of buy and sell-side assignments.
Prior to joining Springboard, Liam worked in audit at PwC where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant (ACA). He graduated from Carleton College in the USA with a BA in Economics.
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Zoe is an Executive at Springboard having joined in 2024 and works on a variety of buy and sell-side assignments.
Before joining Springboard, Zoe graduated from the University of Warwick, with a BA (Hons) in Philosophy, Politics and Economics. Zoe then went on to work in audit and Transaction Advisory Services at Grant Thornton, with a sector focus on TMT, where she qualified as a Chartered Accountant (ACA).
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Tom, who joined Springboard in 2024 as an Executive, previously worked in the audit and assurance department at Deloitte where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant (ACA).
Before joining Deloitte, Tom attended Lancaster University and graduated with a BSc in Economics in 2020.
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Pritesh, is a Business Development Manager at Springboard Corporate Finance, bringing 8 years of proficiency in professional services to his role.
Pritesh excels in identifying opportunities and fostering growth. His strategic insights and extensive background highlight his role as an industry professional.
Having graduated from university in 2012, Pritesh’s career journey has been marked by significant contributions to renowned professional services firms such as KPMG, Grant Thornton, and Addleshaw Goddard. His track record as an Origination Manager showcases his adeptness in cultivating and nurturing client relationships, driving business growth, and strategic origination.
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Shivan is an Associate at Springboard having joined in 2021 as a graduate. His core responsibilities include, providing valuations and bespoke research across a variety of industries to support the delivery of deals and the identification of strategic acquirers.
Shivan graduated from the University of Nottingham with a degree in Accounting and Business in 2021. During his time at University, he had audit placements at PwC before joining Springboard as a graduate.
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Hamza is an Associate at Springboard, having joined in 2021 as a graduate. His core responsibilities include providing company and sector valuations across several sectors, bespoke research to support deal delivery and the identification of strategic acquirers. Since joining, he has assisted the team across a variety of M&A and advisory projects.
Hamza graduated from the University of Nottingham with a degree in Finance, Accounting and Management in 2020. Prior to joining Springboard, he worked as a Senior Analyst within Deutsche Bank, providing an in-depth risk analysis of clients across the Investment Bank.
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Amrit is a graduate from the University of Birmingham with a degree in Accounting and Finance, accomplished in 2023. Her core responsibilities include, providing valuations and bespoke research across a variety of industries to support the delivery of deals and the identification of strategic acquirers.
Amrit brings with her a strong background in finance administration, coupled with valuable work experience at KPMG.
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Charlotte joined Springboard in June 2022 as Office Manager to co-ordinate the smooth running of the office.
Charlotte started her career by completing a two-year apprenticeship in Business Management and Administration within a Chartered Accountancy firm in Birmingham. She was then an Office Administrator and Payroll Provider before becoming a Property Administrator in a Chartered Surveyors.
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Springboard worked alongside my fellow shareholders and I for a number of years to prepare and position MeDiNova. Ours was a fast growing global business that was attractive to a number of international players. The experienced, straightforward advice of Springboard was invaluable in the ultimate delivery of the transaction.
Springboard not only found the ideal buyer, they also supported us through a rather complicated sale process with outstanding commercial advice and prudent strategic input throughout. A great job done by a great team.
The Springboard team kept in touch with the business on a regular basis following the MBO in early 2015. Their ongoing knowledge of the business, combined with their financial expertise, helped enormously in providing funding advice at the appropriate time. The business now has significant additional funding in place to support future strategic investments.
Springboard have been instrumental in making sure that this deal goes ahead, finding and communicating a deal format that worked for all parties involved.
They were painstaking in answering our queries and helping make what can be an emotional process as seamless as possible.
It has been a pleasure to work with Springboard. Their professional, flexible and straight-forward approach ensured that when inevitable issues arose they were proactively and expertly resolved.
My team and I are delighted to have completed the sale of our business to Burton’s.
Springboard provided invaluable support and counsel throughout the process.
Springboard delivered a professional, partner led service.
They showed a detailed understanding of all aspects of the transaction and worked hard to ensure the expectations of Livingbridge and our fellow shareholders were exceeded.
This was a complex merger and our first transaction in Europe. Springboard were an integral part of our team.
They provided invaluable support and counsel to us in all aspects of the process as well as leading the raising of debt finance to support the deal.
We worked with Springboard over an extensive period to find the right strategic partner for our business.
They enabled us to remain focussed on the business and supported us through an intensive due diligence process. With confidentiality high on our agenda, it was rewarding to get to the finishing line with the integrity of the deal and process intact.
Having been approached by a competitor to sell the business, we decided to appoint Springboard to handle the approach and confidentially market the business for sale.
Springboard’s process and expertise drove value for the business and they delivered an excellent result for us. I would not hesitate to recommend Springboard.
Having selected Springboard based on their level of expertise, international capability and partner-led approach, we were delighted with the service we received.
The sale of our business, on the best terms, and to the right acquirer was critical to my family and I. Springboard continually strove to deliver an outstanding result and we now view them as one of our trusted advisors.
We bring a unique perspective to what is probably a pivotal moment in your business career.
