David Ashcroft

Bio

Joined a major European bank to oversee the rationalisation of the industrial and commercial subsidiaries. The period arranging the refinancing, disposals, mergers and acquisitions was invaluable experience. Has acquired (and sold) several businesses on his own account and has first hand experience of the pressures, concerns and constraints of the owner/managers and shareholders of small to medium sized private companies. Current portfolio includes a wide range of sectors from engineering, automotive, media (television programme production) to retail operations. Qualified as an Engineer and trained in economics.