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Interviews and profiles: Lead advisory

Read about the movers and shakers in the world of mergers and acquisitions.

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ICON Corporate Finance associate director Will Cave
Career paths: Will Cave, ICON Corporate Finance
  • Article
  • 10 Jul 2025
  • Corporate Financier
The desire to work with entrepreneurs is what spurred ICON Corporate Finance associate director Will Cave to move from business marketing into M&A, specialising in tech deals.
Andrew Frame, corporate finance partner and head of education sector M&A at Grant Thornton
On my CV: Andrew Frame, Grant Thornton
  • Article
  • 09 Apr 2025
  • Corporate Financier
Finding a deal structure that ensures alignment between the acquirer and vendors to best position the company for growth is critical, says Andrew Frame of Grant Thornton.
Tom Rowe-Jones, M&A director at LAVA Advisory Partners
On my CV: Tom Rowe-Jones, LAVA Advisory Partners
  • Article
  • 10 Mar 2025
  • Corporate Financier
Exploring all options for equity partners to ensure alignment for a diverse stakeholder base is key for M&A in the accountancy sector, says Tom Rowe-Jones of LAVA Advisory Partners.
Pearson CFO Sally Johnson
Profile: Sally Johnson, CFO, Pearson
  • Article
  • 05 Mar 2025
  • Corporate Financier
Its effective use of M&A saw education services company Pearson receive the Corporate Finance Faculty’s Corporate Development Award last November. Marc Mullen talks to CFO Sally Johnson about the importance of a clear strategy and how M&A plays its part.
Alexandra Richardson is an M&A and venture capital partner at Taylor Wessing
On my CV: Alexandra Richardson, Taylor Wessing
  • Article
  • 10 Feb 2025
  • Corporate Financier
Strong relationships, alignment and communication are key to a smooth sale process, says Taylor Wessing’s Alexandra Richardson.
Oliver Stephens, associate director at Headpoint Advisors
Career paths: Oliver Stephens, Headpoint Advisors
  • Article
  • 10 Dec 2024
  • Corporate Financier
Oliver Stephens, associate director at Headpoint Advisors, is firmly focused on delivering market-leading international M&A advice to mid-market companies across the UK.
Ben Kolada is director and head of US tech investment banking at ICON Corporate Finance
On my CV: Ben Kolada, ICON Corporate Finance
  • Article
  • 10 Dec 2024
  • Corporate Financier
Hunting down opportunities worldwide in a specialised sector is what ICON’s Ben Kolada does – and when it works, it delivers.
Kristine Chong, associate director at Salonica Group
Career paths: Kristine Chong, Salonica Group
  • Article
  • 12 Nov 2024
  • Corporate Financier
Kristine Chong, associate director at Salonica Group, loves rising to the challenge of investing in minority-led businesses, from the start of a deal to completion.
Gemma Legg, head of M&A for Thames Valley and South Coast at RSM UK
Career paths: Gemma Legg, RSM UK
  • Article
  • 10 Sep 2024
  • Corporate Financier
Collaboration is key when it comes to getting complex deals done, says Gemma Legg, head of M&A for Thames Valley and South Coast at RSM UK.
haysmacintyre partner Jon Dawson, standing on a London rooftop with skyscrapers behind and beside greenery shrubs
On my CV: Jon Dawson, haysmacintyre
  • Article
  • 09 Jul 2024
  • Corporate Financier
Working as a group of advisers can move deals to the most appropriate and most efficient solutions, says haysmacintyre partner Jon Dawson.
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