MGroup Corporate Finance is thrilled to announce the addition of Nick Lankester to its team of professionals.
Nick brings over 20 years business management and cross-border corporate finance experience within the ‘boutique’ M&A Advisory firm setting, focussed mainly on business sales, Management Buyouts, supporting business owners in navigating their strategic journeys through growth, acquisitions and ultimately exits.
Nick hails from Cape Town South Africa and relocated to the UK in 2006. Prior to his corporate M&A advisory experience, Nick set out to follow a passion for culinary perfection and while leveraging his experience via a family business, became involved in providing strategic and financial advisory services, overseeing the growth and sustainability of SME boutique hotel and restaurant groups, ultimately managing and implementing their buy and build strategies. It was this that exposed him to the world of corporate M&A.
Prior to joining The MGroup, Nick founded Foxgrove Partners, an independent sell-side advisory firm specialising in business sales and growth equity to privately owned businesses. Nick has successfully led numerous high-value transactions and provided invaluable strategic counsel to a diverse range of clients and sectors. His proven track record of facilitating successful business sales and guiding clients through complex financial transactions has earned him recognition and respect within the industry.
“We are delighted to welcome Nick to the team,” said Geoff Pinder, Partner. “His deep expertise and track record in business sales and management will strengthen our ability to deliver tailored solutions and exceptional service to our clients.”
Commenting on his appointment, Nick said “I am delighted to join the MGroup Corporate Finance team and contribute to its continued success. The integration of the Foxgrove portfolio of clients into the MGroup creates the opportunity to open up an additional range of services, and access to a depth of expertise from the MGroup Accountancy Practice and extensive partner relationships. I look forward to leveraging my broad experience to help clients achieve their personal and business objectives and navigate the evolving landscape of corporate finance.”
Find out more about The MGroup Corporate Finance, and contact Nick by emailing n.lankester@themgroup.co.uk