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James Ward

Corporate Finance Director

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Hello

I am a Director in the Corporate Finance team with over 20 years’ experience as both an adviser and a business owner.

What can I do for your organisation?

I am a professional and pragmatic deal leader with strong listening, analytical and project management skills. I work hard to deliver the optimum outcome for my clients.

Experience counts

Starting life with a ‘big four’ firm, I began working in corporate finance on qualification and have completed a wide range of transactions within the SME marketplace. I have also spent 10 years as an equity partner in a firm of consulting engineers in a finance and business development capacity.

Transaction highlights have included the sale of Prestige Fleet Servicing to the AA and the disposal of Total Integrated Solutions (TIS), to Key Capital Partners. TIS is a fast-growing business operating in the Fire & Security sector, an area in which I have a particular interest.

Deeper knowledge

My career has given me exposure to a wide range of businesses and industries as well as the financial and professional community across the Midlands. I have worked on transactions up to £40 million in value, acting on both buy-side and sell-side mandates. I also have direct experience of life as a business both before, during and after the last recession so can readily relate to the challenges our clients face.

Personally speaking

Outside of work, I enjoy playing tennis and go running regularly taking part in half (and occasionally full) marathons from time to time.

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