18 corporate finance
Rolfe joins NVM to lead investments
David Rolfe has been appointed as NVM Private Equity’s (NVM) investment partner for the south of England. He will be responsible for generating investment opportunities and managing NVM’s existing portfolio across the region
Rolfe joins NVM from his role as PwC director in corporate finance responsible for leading deal activity in the South East. He has 15 years’ experience with PwC, exclusively in the south, having spent the past 12 years in a lead advisory role in corporate finance; advising both local private businesses and private equity houses on mid-market M&A transactions. Recent deals include the sale of Wallingford Software, IBS OPENRevenues and Reed Exhibitions’ Aerospace and Defence portfolio. Rolfe’s private equity deals include the acquisition of 4Projects, Independent Clinical Services and Stone Computers and the sale of Capula and Aspective.
In 2011, he was voted Thames Valley and Solent Dealmaker of the Year.
Martin Green, managing director of NVM, said: “We are delighted to welcome David to NVM’s regional investment team. He has built up strong relationships across the south over
the years and has a successful track record of working with private equity in the region – so will be a valuable addition to the team.“
Rolfe commented: “Having worked in the region for 15 years I genuinely believe in the market opportunity for a regionally- based brand such as NVM. NVM has a strong investment team that is well-respected in the market and I am really looking forward to working alongside it.“
NVM is independently owned with over 27 years’ experience of investing in unquoted UK businesses.
It is a generalist investor,
managing over £200 million of funds, and is differentiated by having executives living and working in regional business communities throughout the UK. NVM seeks investment opportunities in UK businesses which have the right mix of growth potential and market vision. They may be looking to grow organically, acquire another business
Relationship managers experience challenges of SME clients first hand
or secure a management buyout. Typically, NVM looks to invest between £2m and £10m in each transaction.
Details: David Rolfe 0845-272-7013
david.rolfe@
nvm.co.uk www.nvm.co.uk
As part of its ’Working With You’ programme, NatWest relationship managers in Hampshire have spent up to two days working for local SME customers recently to gain a better understanding of the challenges that are facing these businesses.
The bank launched its Working With You programme in 2011 for all relationship managers in England and Wales who look after businesses with a turnover of up to £25 million. Due to its success, the bank tasked relationship managers to repeat it throughout 2012.
The latest participant was Gordon Warren, relationship director for NatWest based at Chandler’s Ford, who spent the day with Marwell Wildlife, working with various teams to fully understand how they make it successful.
He also spent time with Marwell’s chief executive, James Cretney, to discuss the five- year strategic plan, adding value and insight to the executive team as well as project planning, marketing and seeing first hand how the retail, catering and functions teams collaborate.
Gordon Warren with Clare John, Marwell’s HR director
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“There is only so much that the bank can communicate through paperwork and meetings,“ said Warren. “There’s no substitute for seeing first hand how Marwell operates.“
THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE – SOLENT & SOUTH CENTRAL – JUNE 2012
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