Vantis Corporate Finance Ltd, a subsidiary of the AIM listed accounting and business advisory group, Vantis plc, has taken a major step in strengthening its national corporate advisory division with two senior appointments.
Graham Cole, who is a non-executive Director of Vantis plc and a former director of investment bank Beeson Gregory plc (now Evolution Beeson Gregory plc), will join the corporate finance team as non-executive Chairman, while former director of 3i plc and deputy managing director of 3i Corporate Finance Limited, Philip Marsden, will join as a director of Vantis Corporate Finance Ltd.
The new appointments are a key factor in the development of Vantis Corporate Finance's advisory capability and follow its recent Manchester office opening.
Philip Marsden has over twenty years of experience in the corporate finance and private equity arenas and is an acknowledged expert in the creation and execution of client exit strategies as well as mid-market mergers and acquisitions. Based in Vantis’ City of London office, Philip will lead Vantis’ services to the private equity community and their investees with particular focus on the development of exit strategies.
Graham Cole, a former partner in Deloitte, Haskins & Sells and founder partner of the firm's corporate finance division, maintained his role following the merger with Coopers & Lybrand. Graham joined Beeson Gregory in 1995 as a director, where he advised domestic and international companies on strategies for growth and raising capital.
Since its launch in May 2002, Vantis has strategically strengthened its team of highly experienced corporate finance practitioners, with specialist experience in lead advisory work for mergers, acquisitions and disposals. The new appointments form part of an experienced team that includes: Michael Norrie, director Vantis Corporate Finance Ltd, who joined in 2002 from HLB Kidsons Corporate Finance, Laurence Goodman, regional director Manchester, Malcolm Lancaster, regional director North East and Derek Blair, transaction services director.
Commenting on the appointments, Paul Jackson, CEO of Vantis plc said:
"We are delighted to welcome Philip and Graham in these new roles. Combined with our existing team, their knowledge will enable Vantis Corporate Finance to leverage a formidable level of experience on our clients' behalf. It reflects a continuance of our strategy of recruiting people of the highest calibre to guide our clients through transactions which are critical to their future."
For more information please contact:
Paul Jackson, Chief Executive,
Paul Ashton, M&A Director
Vantis plc - 0207 417 0417
Richard Darby/Suzanne Dunne
Buchanan Communications - 0207 466 5000
Notes to Editors
- Vantis Corporate Finance Limited provides a full range of lead advisory and transaction support services typically in the £2m to £50m deal range, specialising in acquisitions, disposals, MBOs, private equity, strategic advice and pre IPO preparation.
- With offices in the City, Kent, Hartlepool and Manchester, Vantis Corporate Finance Limited is regulated by the Financial Services Authority and forms the M & A and transaction support resource of the Vantis plc group companies throughout the country.
- The Vantis group offers a range of specialist skills, including taxation services, accountancy, management consultancy, business recovery, outsourcing, asset finance and independent financial advice.