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I assist stakeholders in protecting, recovering, growing and ultimately realising maximum value from their equity or quasi-equity positions, most commonly by representing them on a board of directors in the (typically 12-24m) period leading up to a sale. This is often in a non-executive director position, but has also been in CEO, quasi-Chairman and consulting roles. At the same time, I bring good governance, professionalism, challenge and a very commercial mindset to a board of directors, which has been gained by working with many company boards for over 20 years. I have Holdco board, Opco board, Remuneration Committee, Audit Committee and Credit Committee experience. My deal sheet includes NED roles on Watches of Switzerland Group (formerly Aurum Holdings) and Fat Face, both large retailers, but my experience is also across many other sectors including automotive, manufacturing, creative, leisure and services in the UK, EU and USA (revenue range £25m to £500m). With my background in the Leveraged Finance/Private Equity market since 1996, I understand and have represented multiple stakeholder perspectives, including equity, mezzanine, debt and management and have the added hands-on experience from an executive role in a multi-faceted operating business. I’m passionate about delivering better outcomes wherever I get involved and I’ve done so repeatedly, sometimes spectacularly. e.g. Aurum Holdings, which won the Private Company Turnaround of The Year 2013 award at the Institute For Turnaround. Overall, I’ve been involved in the sale of 11 businesses since 2008. Better outcomes for who? Ideally, all the stakeholders - from shareholders to lenders and, of course, the people. I’ve had many more successes than failures and learned from every situation. Integrity and fairness are hugely important to me and I am very much a people person – I love developing people and I’m never happier than when debating in and among a team. Equally I don’t shy away from taking and executing difficult decisions.I have capacity to operate on a portfolio basis and I’m always happy to discuss any situations that I may be able to help with on a no-commitment basis.
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DirectorDave Amber Consulting Jan 2017 - PresentMobile: 07948 352412Using my background of 28 years in Corporate Banking for major institutions, Leveraged Finance (Debt, Mezzanine and Equity) Origination/Portfolio Management/Restructuring and board roles since 2009 as a Non-Executive Director on 2 major names (Watches of Switzerland and FatFace) as well as a Joint CEO role to advise and support debt funds, Private Equity, and corporate clients.
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Accredited Member And Member Of The London Members CommitteeThe Ift Sep 2011 - PresentLondon, England, Gb
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Non Executive DirectorFatface Jun 2021 - Oct 2023Havant, Hampshire, GbIndependent Non Executive Director on the ultimate holding company of Fat Face for an institutional majority shareholder -
Non Executive DirectorCornhill Investment Partners Ltd Mar 2019 - Feb 2020Cornhill is the holding company of Glevum Heating, a heating, renewables, plumbing and electrical solutions supplier to domestic and commercial customers, including social housing, private landlords and local authorities. I was introduced by Beechbrook Capital, institutional partner of ARP Capital Partners. -
Joint CeoVcg (Holdings) Limited Feb 2015 - Jan 2017VCG is a leading Brand and Colour Management group with 5 operating divisions/c300 staff covering packaging graphics (food and non-food), large format graphics (retail, exhibitions, displays), marketing services (professional services), IT solutions and creative design, operating in the UK and other areas globally. Blue-chip client base. 4 operating companies/5 core operating locations in UK. Revenue approx. £25m p.a.I helped stabilise the business, professionalised the business with introduction of more formal procedures, encouraged better communication and information sharing with second tier management to assist in managing profitability, encouraged more inter-company working, negotiated new terms with landlords, renegotiated banking facilities, managed costs tightly, including headcount reduction to accomodate fluctuating revenue, aligned key management and ultimately helped prepare VCG for sale in a highly competitive market. M&A process was run without advisors and I met potential buyers over a 12 month period, ultimately leading to the successful trade sale in January 2017 and a good outcome for all stakeholders.
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Non Executive DirectorVcg (Holdings) Limited May 2010 - Jan 2015Holding company Board member representing LBI's majority equity position in VCG Group businesses (including Kestrel/Connect/Colourlink/Catapult) brand and colour management specialists.
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Managing Director, Risk & Portfolio Management - Leveraged FinanceLbi Hf (Formerly Landsbanki Islands Hf) Jan 2008 - Jan 2015Originally recruited Jan 2008 to head up the (Originated) Leveraged Debt Portfolio of c£750m and develop a portfolio team. Typically lead bank or bilateral debt positions in small to mid cap companies (including retail/automotive/manufacturing/service businesses).Following collapse/insolvency of the bank in Oct 2008, I played an integral part in the restructuring and controlled realisation of the c£2bn debt book plus equity positions. Personally realised c£400m (face) of loan assets in a controlled way over 6 years. Pro-actively managed a diverse range of performing and non-performing leveraged Senior Debt/Mezzanine/PIK and Equity risk positions across UK, Europe and USA, usually from a lead or joint lead perspective. Light touch to deep restructuring work, including negotiation of follow-on investment from financial sponsors/shareholders, debt-for-equity swaps and several “manage-outs”. Successfully completed several disposals via M&A processes, generating significant recovery/upside for the bank. Sat on 2 UK company boards as a non-executive director, representing significant equity position for the bank. Member of London Credit Committee. -
Non Executive DirectorAurum Holdings Nov 2009 - Mar 2013Leicester, GbAurum is the largest prestige jewellers and luxury watch retailer in the UK, operating Watches of Switzerland, Mappin & Webb, Goldsmiths and boutique.Goldmiths brands. 140 shops/revenue c£320m p.a./1800 staff (2013 data).I led the restructure/acquisition of Aurum by LBI hf. I joined the Holdings board as Non-Executive Director (Investor Director for LBI hf) in November 2009 upon completion of the restructure/acquisition. I was also appointed member of the Audit and Remuneration Committees. From that point on, I was an active member of the Holdings board, which delivered significant performance improvements through Operational and Strategic measures, including store rationalisation, brand rationalisation, strengthened management team, increased focus on buying, development of gem strategy, including new brand introduction (Canadian Ice), diversity into young fashion segment (boutique.Goldsmiths launched 2011) and delivery of the first high end Watches of Switzerland superstore (Regent Street) and reduction in HO costs.The business outperformed the restructure plan significantly and reached previously unattained levels of profitability. The business was successfully sold to Apollo Global Management in March 2013 with excellent returns to all stakeholders. -
Director, Risk & Portfolio Management, Leveraged FinanceRbs Global Banking & Markets Sep 2005 - Dec 2007Gogarburn, GbPredominantly lead role in risk management of leveraged loan book clients across a wide range of sectors with Enterprise Values ranging from £100m to $2.5bn – all Private Equity invested businesses. Responsible for identifying and executing recaps, follow-on lending and restructuring deals. -
Director, Mezzanine PortfolioRbs Global Banking & Markets Nov 2002 - Sep 2005Gogarburn, GbResponsible for managing UK & pan-European problem mezzanine positions for RBS Mezzanine Limited (‘RBSM’), reporting directly to the Board of RBSM. Responsibilities included strong focus on minimising risk/maximising returns/recovery for RBSM, negotiations with Senior debt providers, Mezzanine syndicates and equity investors, restructures (including debt for equity swaps)/ workouts, working with banks and investors to implement management changes and introducing turnaround management, Board Observance on investment companies, Credit management and reporting to the Bank’s Credit Committee, analysis of Fund performance including IRR calculations and warrant valuations
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Associate Director, Risk & Portfolio ManagementRbs Global Banking & Markets Jan 2000 - Nov 2002Gogarburn, GbTeam Leader responsible for managing a team of 7 running approximately 1/3rd of the leveraged debt/mezzanine portfolio in London, reporting directly to the Managing Director
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Corporate Manager, Structured & Specialised Finance, LondonNatwest Sep 1996 - Jan 2000GbSpecialist in leveraged debt Origination and structuring in acquisition finance/management buy-outs/ins (Highly Leveraged Transactions) in the small to mid-market. 21 transactions completed over 3 years. -
Senior Credit Analyst, South East Corporate Credit, LondonNatwest Oct 1991 - Sep 1996GbVarious Credit roles, culminating in Team Leader for the largest credit team covering 10 Corporate Offices responsible for 7 analysts. Senior Credit Analyst on the team, assessing a range of credit applications for mid-corporates at the top end of Regional lending book, reporting directly to Regional Head of Corporate Credit
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Various Clerical RolesNatwest Jun 1986 - Oct 1991GbVarious clerical roles, culminating in PA to Chief Manager of Southend Corporate Banking Group, managing mid-corporate relationships.
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