WILL HOLMES

DIRECTOR

Will has over 10 years’ experience in M&A, having advised on a broad range of transactions including owner-managed businesses, large corporates and private equity.

He has extensive experience in providing shareholders and management teams with strategic advice on corporate mergers & acquisitions, business disposals, exit strategies, management buy-outs/buy-ins and raising debt or equity capital.

Will’s sector experience spans a wide range of markets, and he is a member of our Energy & Environment specialist sector group.

Will enjoys spending his free time with his young family around the Yorkshire countryside and has a passion for a range of sporting hobbies including golf, skiing and general fitness.

MATT SCOTT

DIRECTOR

Matt has over 15 years’ of mid-market corporate finance experience across numerous sectors including TMT, Logistics, Manufacturing and Business Services.

He advises owner-managers, corporate and private equity clients, with a particular focus on M&A strategy and execution.

Matt has been described as being a cornerstone in the successful completion of the transaction, always on top of the facts and totally on the ball in constantly changing situations.

He is a member of the ICAEW and holds a MA in Finance.

JOHN LONGSTAFF

DIRECTOR

John has worked in the corporate finance industry for over 20 years including in M&A at a top six firm, as an investment professional at a private equity house and now at Translink Corporate Finance.

He enjoys advising a wide variety of business owners, management teams and financial institutions on a range of corporate transactions and strategies. Since joining Translink Corporate Finance John has been responsible for the successful delivery of several domestic and cross-border disposals and fund raisings including for a building products business which enabled transformational growth.

John spends his downtime either walking his dog Doris with his family, or road cycling in the peak district.

TIM BRIND

DIRECTOR

Tim is an experienced deal maker, having enjoyed working with privately owned businesses for over 15 years.

His experience cuts across a wide range of industry sectors, advising clients on disposals to strategic acquirers and financial investors, providing advice on raising funds for growth or acquisitions and advising management teams through private-equity-backed MBOs.

Tim enjoys an active social life, maintaining his passion for golf and playing off a +1 handicap and regularly competing in Sheffield and Yorkshire teams as well as some national events when time permits!

DECLAN SAVAGE

DIRECTOR

Declan has over eight years’ experience of providing corporate finance advice to owner managers and ambitious management teams. In recent years he has advised on a number of company sales, corporate acquisitions and MBOs for clients across a range of sectors including automotive, TMT, industrial and healthcare.

In 2019 he was named Emerging Dealmaker of the Year at the Insider Sheffield City Region Dealmakers Awards.

JAMIE HOPE

PARTNER

Jamie is a partner at Provantage CF and has over 25 years of experience in the corporate finance world, gained at some of the most successful global corporate finance practices including Catalyst Corporate Finance/Alantra and GCA Altium/Houlihan Lokey.

He has worked with a wide range of business types – from owner managers to private equity backed businesses through to large corporates – always focused on delivering an outstanding outcome for the client. He is part of the TMT team with a particular focus on software, IT Services and tech-enabled services – completing multiple transactions in this space over the last 10 years.

Boris Muller

Chargé d’affaires

Boris joined the Financière Monceau (now Translink CF) team in January 2021.

Before joining the team, he worked at Raphaël Financial Advisory and Capitalmind as M&A Analyst.

Boris holds a Master in Corporate Finance from Audencia Business School.

Jules Rozier

SENIOR BUSINESS MANAGER

Jules joined the Translink CF France team in July 2022.

Jules ROZIER began his professional career in 2017 as an M&A Analyst at SANTANDER CIB then as an Associate at ATOUT CAPITAL in charge of operations for private and listed companies. He then joined the SEVENSTONES teams in charge of M&A transactions dedicated to entrepreneurs and family groups.

Jules holds a Masters in Financial Engineering from EM Lyon and a BBA from INSEEC.

Marc Irisson

Partner

Over the past five years Marc has carried out more than twenty corporate finance transactions on behalf of corporates and investment funds in the ICT* and services sector.

He is IT Services Industry Group Leader at Translink CF.

By the time he was 30 Marc, along with Jacques-Henri Rième and Mathieu Lemesle, had created Financière Monceau CF. This would later become Translink CF France.

Professional background:
Board Member at Translink International
Financiere Monceau CF, Founder
MK Finance, Director
Marc holds an MBA in Corporate Finance and Strategy from Georgia State University, Atlanta (USA) and a Masters in Corporate Finance from the Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Toulouse (France).

DERICK STRYDOM

ADVISOR

Mal is an experienced CEO having led businesses such as Maytag, Strongform and Camfil. Previously Mal held senior roles with 3M, Southcorp Appliances and Southcorp Wines.
Mal’s business experience includes both corporate and private equity spanning a broad range of industries including industrial products, consumer appliances, wine, retail and import distribution.
Mal was the founding CEO of Strongform and partnered with ANZ Private Equity to complete several acquisitions.
Mal has a strong track record of growing businesses organically and through acquisition having completed numerous acquisitions throughout his career. Mal has a Dip. Accounting, a Dip. Marketing and an MBA.

STUART HANDS

PARTNER

Stuart is a Partner in Translink UK and has over 25 years of experience of global sell and buy side deals. A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales, Stuart qualified with Ernst & Young, the ‘Big 4’ accounting firm, where he commenced his Corporate Finance career.

Stuart established an independent M&A practice in 2004 that is now part of Translink Corporate Finance UK serving both UK and international clients on sales, acquisitions, buy-outs and carve-outs, helping achieve the strategies of entrepreneurs, family owned businesses, private equity backed businesses and listed companies. He is the head of Translink’s Global Automotive Group, having closed numerous transactions in this sector and is also active in Healthcare, TMT and Industrials Sectors.

HAMISH MORRISON

PARTNER

Hamish has over 20 years of corporate finance experience. He has established a reputation for delivering outstanding results for his clients whilst providing them with innovative solutions to problems. Having also sold a business he was a shareholder in, Hamish is able to directly relate to the variety of emotions clients experience during a deal process.

His presence has proven pivotal in a significant number of deals including high profile sell side deals, debt only and private equity backed management buy-outs and acquisition support to both corporate acquirers and private equity houses. Many of these clients have had long term relationships with Hamish and value his wider commercial and strategic advice as well as his deal specific support.

Whilst Hamish has advised companies across a wide variety of sectors he has always had a particular interest in the tech space and is an active member of Translink’s Global TMT team.

Hamish loves spending time with his family in the outdoors during his downtime and his dog ensures he covers many kms each week.

KEVIN DAVIES

PARTNER

Having graduated from the University of Sheffield with a BA in Mathematics Kevin joined the team in 2006. With his 15+ years of experience in the corporate finance arena he has worked on a range of domestic and cross-border transactions. He takes great pleasure in working closely with his clients, developing strong relationships and helping them achieve their ultimate aspirations.

He is a holder of the ICAEW’s Corporate Finance qualification, and is a member of both our Energy & Environment and Food & Beverage industry groups having closed several transactions in each sector.

DON GRAY

PARTNER

For over 25 years Don has been helping business owners and management teams achieve their ambitions. Whether it’s raising funds to acquire businesses or helping retiring shareholders maximise the sale value of their companies, Don has a fierce passion for delivering outstanding results for his clients.

Don’s recent experience includes a broad range of transactions from series A funding for early stage tech businesses through to £multi-million cross-border sale mandates. He is a member of Translink’s Industrials and Healthcare sector groups
Outside of work you’ll most likely find Don on his bike. His perfect day off combines a long day in the saddle exploring a new country with a well deserved glass of the local vino waiting at the finish.

ANDREW WHEELAN

PARTNER

Andrew has extensive experience of M&A, accountancy and financial analysis including significant exposure to both UK and international cross border buy and sell-side deals, having spent several years as a Corporate Financier with Translink UK CF and the ‘Big 4’ firms KPMG and EY. In addition, he has years of invaluable industry experience in the Energy, Technology and Engineering markets.

He has also attained Master of Arts degrees in both Accountancy and Finance and in Economics from the University of Aberdeen. Andrew is dedicated to supporting Translink’s global client base on all aspects of their M&A, fundraising and growth strategies, helping to achieve and maximise value for the owners, businesses and investors that we work for. Andrew is also a member of our TMT, Automotive and Energy & Environment industry groups and is actively involved in transactions in these sectors.

ANDY HAIGH

PARTNER

Andy has been providing deal making and corporate finance advice to privately owned businesses for over 15 years, both within the M&A and Private Equity team of one of the large consulting firms and now at Translink Corporate Finance.

He has substantial experience in advising shareholders and management teams on many areas of strategy including value creation, corporate finance, acquisitions and exit/succession strategies. Andy won the Emerging Dealmaker award at the 2016 Insider Yorkshire Dealmakers Awards. He is a member of our TMT and food sector groups having completed a number of deals in the sectors.

Andy spends his downtime with his young family or enjoying the great outdoors either walking, golfing or skiing. He is also a long suffering Leeds United fan.