Gambit Corporate Finance has confirmed three new recruits as it seeks to ramp up deal flow.
Dalkesh Monji has joined the Cardiff-based corporate finance advisory firm as an executive, moving from industry where he held a merger and acquisition role at EG Group, one of the world’s leading independent convenience retailers. Prior to joining EG Group he worked at Bank of America.
He has been joined by Louise Downey who has previously worked at Deloitte, Bain & Co, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley. Ms Downey will assume a senior role in deal origination and supporting the compliance officer.
A third recruit will be joining Gambit in November as an executive, having been recruited from a big four accountancy firm.
Mr Monji said: “Joining Gambit is a significant move and aligns perfectly with my aspiration to apply my financial expertise in assisting client’s with their corporate growth and exit strategies”.
Gambit partner Jason Evans said: “The dynamics of recruitment today allow for a Ƶ wide search to identify best in class candidates, and we are fortunate to have found our three new team players, but we are still actively recruiting graduate analysts through to director level to grow our business.”
Gambit, which is the oldest independent corporate finance firm in the Ƶ, will celebrate its 31st anniversary this summer. It advises client companies across the Ƶ on fundraising for growth whether organic or by acquisition as well as assisting owners with succession plans and exit strategies.
Frank Holmes, Gambit partner, said: “Our scale up strategy goes beyond reacting to buoyant current demand, it is aimed to prepare for the next upturn cycle.
“Despite the economic flatline, funded buyers are also seeking growth opportunities. New products and services featuring innovative technologies and processes are in demand as well as supply chain resilience targets.
“Sellers are not holding back either, particularly in healthcare, IT, business services and specialist manufacturing, where international acquirers are notably active. We have in play five transactions to close before the end of 2023.”
