Leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP has announced the promotion of Andrew Charter to Client Service Director in the South West of England and Wales.
Andrew will operate primarily from the firm’s Bristol and Cardiff offices, leading the regional team while also working nationally in the industrial and facilities management sectors.
Andrew, who has worked at Grant Thornton for almost ten years, will focus on developing the practice in the South West and Wales, supporting and training the team, leading on new hires, and attracting new clients.
With extensive M&A experience spanning over 30 years across many different sectors, Andrew will also guide businesses and shareholders to achieve their strategic goals.
Andrew’s recent achievements include overseeing the successful sale of Taylor Maxwell to Brickability, a deal that won a prestigious AIM Transaction of the Year Award. He has also been instrumental in the sales of Partnership of Care to Mysa Care, which is backed by Downing; Hornbill Engineering to OCU Group; Crusader Medical to Civitas and Envivo; and Accuro Group Holdings to OCS Group, backed by CD&R.
Reflecting on his new role, Andrew Charter, Client Service Director at Grant Thornton UK LLP in the South West and Wales, said:
“We have a fantastic team here in the South West and Wales, and I am eager to continue building on our strengths. They are also key regions supporting the UK’s economic growth and have many great businesses which attract significant interest from domestic and international investors. I’m committed to continuing to grow our transaction advisory team and securing investment in the local economy to enable our clients to navigate and realise their strategic goals.”
Jamie Roberts, Corporate Finance Partner at Grant Thornton UK LLP, said:
“Andrew’s promotion is a testament to his exceptional skills and dedication. His extensive knowledge and experience make him ideally suited to helping grow the South West and Wales economies. We are confident that he will continue to drive our commitment to supporting mid-market businesses in the region.”
In addition to Andrew’s promotion, Grant Thornton has recently welcomed Chillie Squance to the Corporate Finance team as Assistant Manager. Based in Cardiff and with a background in the M&A industry, Chillie will work across both Grant Thornton’s Cardiff and Bristol offices.
Chillie Squance, Assistant Manager in Corporate Finance at Grant Thornton UK LLP, said:
“Joining Grant Thornton is an exciting opportunity for me to contribute to the region’s dynamic and creative market. I look forward to further growing the team with the best talent and skills to help support our local businesses in achieving their future goals.”
