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Mat has 11 years’ experience working in corporate restructuring and corporate finance, advising a wide range of stakeholders to distressed corporates across numerous industry sectors. Having qualified as a Chartered Accountant and advanced to Senior Management within a Big 4 environment, Mat joined the Endless team as one of the original members in early 2006.
Recent experience and highlights include:
Leading the £80 million acquisition and refinancing of Vasanta, the £500 million revenue office supplies group. Mat continues to hold lead portfolio responsibility for managing this investment and working with the Management team to develop and implement a turnaround plan.
Key member of the deal team and subsequently portfolio responsibility for DavyMarkham, a £20 million turnover heavy engineering specialist that has been turned around from a long history of losses to consistent sales growth and profitability under Endless ownership. Mat went on to lead the successful exit process which saw Davy sold to Indian industry conglomerate IRVCL in Feburayr 2010, realising a return of 10x on Endless' investment.
Lead Investment Director in the acquisition of Cosalt Holiday Homes, a £40 million revenue manufacturer of static caravans and lodges deemed “non-core” by its plc parent. Subsequently Mat led the team which successfully delivered our investment strategy to project manage the wind down of the significantly loss making caravans division and divestment of the viable lodges business to an employee-led MBO.
Management of the Endless Connections programme for experienced Executives and Non-Executives who can add value to our investment portfolio.
Principal involvement in the development of the Endless Investment Process including policies, procedures, and standard legal documentation.