THE TEAM
Sanj Benawra
Manager
As a Manager at Spectrum Sanj works alongside the Director team on all aspects of project management and delivery of both sell-side and buy-side transactions.
Richard Boyden
Senior Manager
As a Senior Manager at Spectrum, Richard is developing his lead advisory portfolio, focusing on all aspects of project delivery and continuing to serve, develop and enhance his network of relationships within the region.
Stephan Caps
Research Analyst
Stephan undertakes research related activities in support of Spectrum’s current projects and business development initiatives.
Julia Carruthers
Senior Manager
Julia is a Senior Manager based in the Reading office. Julia works with the Spectrum Director team on the day to day project management and delivery of the transaction cycle.
Emmanuel Chaaraoui
Research Analyst
Emmanuel is a research analyst at Spectrum, undertaking activities on behalf of clients including the detailed preparation of potential buyer reports, company valuations and competitor analysis.
Simon Davies
Managing Director
Recently named ‘Corporate Finance Adviser of the Year’ for the fourth time, Simon has led some of the South’s most significant transactions.
Harry Dhand
Chairman
Harry Dhand was appointed Non-Executive Chairman in July 2016. Harry has significant business experience allied with a detailed knowledge of the corporate finance industry.
Bruce Dove
BD Director - TMT
Bruce has had a long and successful career in Technology – holding senior positions within both growing SME’s and large corporates, as well as running his own technology consultancy business.
Mark Farlow
Managing Director
Mark is a Managing Director at Spectrum and has been working in the UK’s Mid Market for over 30 years.
Bilal Hasan
Associate Director
As an Associate Director at Spectrum Bilal focuses on all aspects of project delivery as well as serving, developing and enhancing his existing relationships within the M&A community
Clive Hatchard
Managing Director
Clive is an experienced corporate finance adviser having advised on numerous leveraged transactions and disposals as well as having led a company to flotation on the Full List as CFO.
Julie Lada
Manager, Debt Advisory
Julie is a Debt Advisory Manager, working on all areas of debt advisory projects including presenting client businesses to potential lenders, structuring and debt modelling.
Iain McKenzie
Director of Technology, Media and Telecoms
Iain has had a 30 year career in technology encompassing both Corporate life and his own businesses.
Darren Miller
Head of Southampton
Darren has been providing corporate finance advice to entrepreneurs and their businesses across the Solent and Thames Valley regions for more than 20 years.
Ian Milne
Managing Director and Head of Debt Advisory
Ian is an experienced corporate banker with over 25 years of acquisition and leveraged finance experience in banking.
James Mines
Director
As a Director at Spectrum James focuses on all aspects of project delivery as well as developing his relationships across the South-East corporate, private equity and M&A community.
Emma Prudden
Business Manager
Emma is an experienced Personal Assistant having spent six years at LDC, Lloyds Banking Group’s Private Equity arm.
Gemma Roberts
Marketing Manager
Gemma is a CIM qualified Marketing Manager with over fourteen years experience in professional services marketing.
Simon Sherliker
Director
Simon is an experienced debt advisor and corporate banker, having spent 13 years working in Corporate Banking with HSBC, RBS and Barclays.
Ellie Stanford
Team Admin Assistant
Ellie supports the team with diary management, travel coordination and reception duties, whilst working closely with the business managers to ensure the smooth running of the office.
Paul Stewart
BD Director
Paul has lived and worked in the South for nearly 35 years, helping business owners in the commercial and corporate marketplace to grow their trading operation, become more successful, and effect exit strategies.
Greg Watterson
Research Manager
Greg is an experienced research manager with over 13 years of experience in mid-market advisory with Livingstone Partners and Clearwater International.
Fiona Williams
Business Manager
Fiona is a successful and experienced Personal Assistant with a strong financial background primarily in the private equity industry.
Ed Wirgman
Head of TMT
Ed is a Director of Corporate Finance, and Head of Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT) at Spectrum. Ed’s primary areas of expertise include software, IT services, data and analytics, information services and marketing services.
Christopher Wood
Manager
Chris is a Manager at Spectrum and supports the successful delivery of transactions for clients.
