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Azets has announced the appointment of Joe Stroud as its latest corporate finance partner in the North West.
Stroud has nearly 20 years of experience in investment banking and private equity. He has advised entrepreneurs on succession planning and exit strategies, supported clients through private equity transactions, and helped businesses expand through acquisitions and operational improvements.
According to the firm, Stroud’s experience across corporate finance, private equity and investment banking would strengthen the firm’s offer.
Stroud said: “Azets is one of the most active advisers 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.”
Lee Humble, head of UK corporate finance at Azets, added: “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.”
Azets, which is among the UK’s top 10 accountancy and advisory firms, operates from regional offices in Burnley, Bolton, Lancaster, Manchester, Preston, Shrewsbury, St Asaph and Stockport.
