Azets welcomes new corporate finance partner

Accountancy and advisory group Azets has appointed Joe Stroud as corporate finance partner.

Joe brings nearly 20 years of experience in investment banking and private equity, having worked as both adviser and investor. 

He will provide strategic advice to clients, focusing on succession planning, exit strategies, private equity transactions and supporting business growth through acquisitions and operational improvement.

Joe said: “Azets is one of the most active advisors in the UK, with a team that has grown significantly over the last two years and whose investment in their people and technology and track record of closing deals is making them increasingly attractive to business owners and management teams.  

“Growing the corporate finance team in the North West will add further capability and scope to their already successful national and international practice, whilst also providing additional services to existing and new clients within the region. 

“Having worked as both a mid-market adviser and investor for nearly two decades, I look forward to assisting SMEs and corporates with their funding, acquisition and investment needs.”

Lee Humble, head of UK corporate finance, added: “Joe’s extensive experience supporting a range of businesses and organisations through all aspects of corporate finance, coupled with his years working in private equity and investment banking, will be an asset to our team. 

“We’ve advised and closed a significant number of deals this year despite the M&A market being one of the most turbulent in recent memory, and I’m confident that figure will continue to increase now Joe has joined us to support the team in this key regional market and others across the UK and Europe.”

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