WestBridge announces four promotions
We are absolutely thrilled that our exit from Eque2 was named winner in the Value Creation Deal of the Year (Upper Mid) category at the Actum Private Equity Value Creation Awards.
Our work with environmental consultancy APEM Group, which picked up an award last year, was also recognised by making the shortlist in the Value Creation Expansion category.
Held in the iconic The British Museum, the awards celebrate outstanding achievements in private equity and recognise those who have demonstrated exceptional contributions across a diverse range of areas, including deals, revenue and growth strategies, people and organisational development. Underpinning everything is the contribution private equity makes to value creation. Congratulations to everyone who entered, was shortlisted and won on the night!
We were also pleased that the Eque2 exit was shortlisted in the recent Real Deals Private Equity Awards.
Tom Dutton, investment director in our Manchester office, has been shortlisted for Young Professionals Award by North West Business Insider.
During the process, we asked for testimonials from a couple of the portfolio companies he works with. The feedback was excellent, and we hope it helps him land a much deserved award. Here are just a couple of extracts:
“Tom has very strong commercial awareness balanced with excellent EQ skills which have contributed to the progress made on cultural and commercial leadership at Acuity. In 15 years of working with PE houses, I believe Tom is one of the most rounded Directors that I have met. A good guy who cares a great deal about whatever he is involved in, one I would welcome on my side as either a PE or team partner.” - Garry Cross, Executive Chair, Acuity Care Group
“From day one, Tom demonstrated a strong interest in the business and provided invaluable advice and support in driving strategic growth. His experience and dedication have proved to be invaluable throughout our recent acquisition and refinancing package. Tom has developed a great working relationship with the entire Alpine team, taking the time to foster strong, productive relationships with key team members. His insight, commitment to our growth and guidance on value creation is instrumental as we pursue further strategic growth opportunities. It is a pleasure to work with him.” - Steven Nanda, Chief Executive Officer, Alpine Fire Engineers