United Kingdom
Over 15 years experience advising and working for Private Equity Firms and Private Equity-backed businesses. Delivered a wide-range of projects and deals in the capital and debt markets including public and private transactions, business turnaround and exits
Responsible for ensuring that all financial information is aligned to the strategic objectives of the business. Led a multinational team of finance professionals. Key relationship owner alongside the CEO for the Board, shareholders and lenders.
Jan 2018 to Dec 2019 - WiZink Bank (Madrid) Sourced, negotiated and closed fully underwritten Bridge financing to fund Varde’s acquisition of the remaining share of WiZink. Led the process to issue a listed Bond including investor marketing. Nov 2014 to Dec 2017 - NewDay Cards (London) Led the dual-track process for a sale or IPO. Successfully completed a deal to sell the business to new Private Equity sponsors in 2016. Led the process for raising High-Yield Debt to fund the acquisition including marketing and structuring the transaction. Aug 2012 to Oct 2014 - Portfolio Director (London) Managed a portfolio of private equity investments across a number of sectors including Financial Services, Leisure and Real Estate.
- Advised on the disposal of non-core distressed debt portfolios and leveraged loans, focussing on the profit, capital and liquidity impact of disposals - Designed transaction structures to optimise for profit and tax outcomes - Approved c£15bn of disposals in 18 months including the structured disposal of a £1.4bn CMBS to Blackstone