EVOLUTIONCBS - Key Persons
Amanda has worked in customer service environments for over 20 years, a major part of which was spent as a Manager for a major high street travel agency.
With considerable experience in building rapport and long-term relationships with clients from a variety of industries and sectors, Amanda is a key part of the Senior Management Team at EvolutionCBS and is responsible for a multitude of functions within the business including: Client Liaison, Credit Control, Supplier & Office Management, as well as managing diary and travel arrangements for the Directors and Chairman.
As an enthusiastic, positive and highly motivated individual, Amanda is extremely well suited to her busy and varied role at EvolutionCBS, where her excellent communication and organisational skills, as well as her ability to deliver exceptional results under pressure, are highly valued and relied upon by all!
Amanda has worked in customer service environments for over 20 years, a major part of which was spent as a Manager for a major high street travel agency. With considerable experience in building rapport and Read more
A Board Level Director with more than 15 years' experience in the Technology and Distribution Sectors, Chris has operated at the highest level in these demanding and fast paced industries delivering transformational business programmes and playing a fundamental role as Chief Operations Officer in the preparation of one of the UK's most successful technology businesses for its eventual sale in 2015.
A highly effective communicator, Chris' considerable experience across such a wide range of functions including Quality Management, HR, Procurement and Logistics, enables him to quickly understand how best to collaboratively support our Clients as they embark on their exit or investment journeys.
Outside of work, Chris is a keen sailor and golfer; he also enjoys Rugby, Cricket and Horse racing.
A Board Level Director with more than 15 years' experience in the Technology and Distribution Sectors, Chris has operated at the highest level in these demanding and fast paced industries delivering transformational business programmes and Read more
Clair has considerable experience in customer services and sales. After qualifying in Business Studies, she spent more than 18 years working for major travel companies, including Thomas Cook, both in the UK and overseas.
As Project Manager Clair is responsible for managing the process that EvolutionCBS undertakes for every client, ensuring that each stage of the process is delivered on time and to the highest standard.
Results-driven, hard working and friendly, she is approachable and responsive - ideal for her role within EvolutionCBS!
Clair has considerable experience in customer services and sales. After qualifying in Business Studies, she spent more than 18 years working for major travel companies, including Thomas Cook, both in the UK and overseas. As Read more
Job Titles:
- Marketing and Sales Coordinator
Islay is one of the key members of the Marketing & Events team and works on business development opportunities for EvolutionCBS.
With 14 years of M&A experience, she has in-depth knowledge of the business sale process and is passionate about getting the best outcome for clients.
Outside of work, Islay enjoys spending her time with her two children and Chocolate Lab Woody!
Jeanette boasts over a decade of Mergers and Acquisitions experience, having worked for a boutique M&A advisory firm in the Thames Valley, working closely with shareholders/directors seeking the strategic sale of their company. An experienced negotiator and international deal maker she has managed company sale transactions on behalf of British, Asian, Australian, European and South African company owners.
Jeanette studied for her undergraduate degree at Kings College London and studied for the ACCA Qualification.
She is an Ambassador for Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital Charity. She is also a Co-Op Member Pioneer, helping to develop long-term relationships to bring together Co-Op members, colleagues, charities and other local causes to make communities a better place to be.
Her hobbies include running for charity, having successfully completed the London Marathon three times.
Kay has 8 years experience in the M&A industry, following more than 20 years experience working at executive level in mid-market Technology, Manufacturing and Engineering companies.
Her range of skills include marketing, research and analysis and business development.
Having also been an owner/manager of her own business she also has considerable insight into the rewards and challenges of running a small private company.
An experienced Sales professional with many years working for leading UK companies, such as John Lewis and Vodafone, where he worked with key accounts including a leading Banking institution and a UK utilities company. Matt is an excellent communicator and team player, providing training and leadership to others in previous roles. Matt will apply his commercial sales experience to the Mergers and Acquisitions sector, where he will predominantly work with key acquirers in the UK and overseas on behalf of EvolutionCBS clients.
Outside of work Matt is a keen basketball player.
An experienced Sales professional with many years working for leading UK companies, such as John Lewis and Vodafone, where he worked with key accounts including a leading Banking institution and a UK utilities company. Matt Read more
Job Titles:
- Director
- Managing Director
- a Senior Client Director
Mike is a seasoned Director with 20 years' experience across multiple industries, successfully shaping and deploying strategy and delivering business value. His first board Directorship came in 2004. Subsequently he has held Directorships across many disciplines including Sales, Commercial, Technical, Consulting and Operations.
Prior to joining EvolutionCBS, Mike had spent 15 years employed in the fast-paced world of Information Technology, working with some of the largest global brands.
An experienced c-level negotiator, problem solver and strategist, Mike initially joined EvolutionCBS as a Senior Client Director. He has since led a significant number of multi-million-pound deals and projects to a successful conclusion, delivering outstanding outcomes for his clients.
In July 2019, Mike took over as UK Managing Director of EvolutionCBS and now oversees the day-to-day running of the business, providing top-level operational leadership as the company enters its exciting next phase of growth.
Mike holds a degree in Management with Distinction and is a Fellow of the Institute of Directors.
Outside of work, Mike lives on the Isle of Wight with his wife and two daughters. He enjoys golf, running and fine dining.
Mike is a seasoned Director with 20 years' experience across multiple industries, successfully shaping and deploying strategy and delivering business value. His first board Directorship came in 2004. Subsequently he has held Directorships across many Read more
Neil works within the Operations team, approaching prospective acquirers on behalf of clients.
The Client Directors rely heavily on his persuasive abilities and creative methods of generating interest, and he is a highly-regarded member of the team.
Outside of work he spends time in the countryside, playing football and rugby with his son.
A very experienced international businessman, Nigel is a 30 year+ qualified lawyer, Managing Partner of multi award winning Mackrell.Solicitors London and Birmingham offices.
He is a Past Chairman of Mackrell International, an independent network of over 100 law firms around the world.
He is also Chairman of the Antisemitism Policy Trust, a member of the Diversity Law Institute and a member of the Trial Law Institute and one of the only non-US Senior Fellows of the Litigation Counsel of America.
Nigel was recently named Best of Breed in the Spears 2021 Top Recommended "Hommes d'Affaires index.
Outside of work his interests include travel - which in his capacity as Chairman of Mackrell International he did a huge amount of - and classic cars.
A very experienced international businessman, Nigel is a 30 year+ qualified lawyer, Managing Partner of multi award winning Mackrell.Solicitors London and Birmingham offices. He is a Past Chairman of Mackrell International, an independent network of Read more
Job Titles:
- Marketing and Research Manager
Nolan is an experienced Mergers and Acquisitions professional with nearly 20 years' experience of deal making in the UK, including cross border transactions.
With core expertise in M&A Research and transaction Project Management, he has worked on hundreds of company sale projects, predominantly for UK SMEs and the lower Mid Market.
An experienced Content Marketer, Nolan also enjoys blogging and social media marketing. He has an undergraduate degree from Leicester University and a post grad from Nottingham Law School, and enjoys regular Yoga practice.
Nolan is an experienced Mergers and Acquisitions professional with nearly 20 years' experience of deal making in the UK, including cross border transactions. With core expertise in M&A Research and transaction Project Management, he has Read more
Job Titles:
- Client Director
- Senior Client Director
With approaching 30 years' proven success as a transformational business leader, Steve can evidence outstanding expertise in leading from the front to deliver business transformation, turnaround, post-acquisition integration and structured growth. His unique combination of leadership, passion, enthusiasm and energy has consistently been characterised and described as both "transformational" & "inspirational" in equal measure.
He therefore brings with him a wealth of expertise and experience in terms of what works - and what doesn't - in building vibrant and successful organisations and has worked extensively with UK SMB, mid-corporate and Public Sectors organisations. This, in conjunction with more years than he'll ever want to admit working at the highest possible level in Financial Services, Information Security, Software/Technology and Manufacturing & Distribution Sectors where his experience in sales, business development, executive coaching, capability development and mentoring enables him to bring unrivalled experience to businesses in need of organisational development and growth.
As EvolutionCBS' most successful Client Director Steve has previously been awarded both our ‘Employee of the Year Award' and the ‘Client Service Award' and is justifiably proud of his current 92% Conversion Rate from Heads of Terms to Completion (across a total of 17 transactions in the last 4 years) and an average deal size approaching £13m reflecting delivery of almost 10 times pre-adjusted earnings for his clients.
With approaching 30 years' proven success as a transformational business leader, Steve can evidence outstanding expertise in leading from the front to deliver business transformation, turnaround, post-acquisition integration and structured growth. His unique combination of Read more