I am a deal-maker working in an industry I love. M&A should benefit the whole business journey – beyond just financial returns. A lasting, successful deal propels the business, its teams and its owners forward. It’s this bigger picture of every deal that inspires me.

My ability to see the bigger picture comes from having worked in management, operations, finance within the advertising business. I led Omnicom’s M&A activity in Europe, completing over 40 transactions and sat on many agency boards. As an advisor, I’ve led nearly as many deals working for buyers, management and investors.So, for over 30 years I have spoken two languages: the language of agencies and that of financial services.

An M&A deal is like a good marriage: for ‘true love’ and ‘live happily ever after’ to happen you prepare it thoughtfully and thoroughly. Every case is unique. This is why building relationships and understanding with our clients matters so much.

Deals I really enjoyed were for We Are Social, Iris Worldwide, 160over90, Headland, Lexington, Founders Intelligence and Born Social.