Darryl Eales serves as Chairman of Debrett’s, bringing unrivalled leadership in UK private equity, growth capital and corporate governance. As former CEO of Lloyds Development Capital (LDC), one of the UK's most successful mid-market private equity firms, Darryl oversaw investments exceeding £2.6 billion across 160+ businesses, delivering capital gains of over £3 billion during his tenure.

Richard Swann serves on the Board at Debrett’s, bringing over 30 years’ leadership in UK mid-market private equity, investment strategy and corporate governance. As Senior Partner at Inflexion Private Equity, he has helped shape investments across multiple sectors, creating long-term value for businesses and investors.

Richard Sanders serves on the Board at Debrett’s, bringing over 30 years’ leadership in UK mid-market M&A, corporate finance and strategic advisory. As a founding partner of Catalyst Corporate Finance and former Board Partner at Alantra, he has driven national growth and advised on numerous complex transactions, establishing a reputation as a leading figure in UK dealmaking.

James England is Head of Investments at Debrett's. He has over 20 years’ experience in mergers and acquisitions, private equity and corporate leadership. As a founder of Debrett's Advisory and Investments James has led more than 100 mid-market transactions spanning technology, business services, industrials and healthcare. As well as focusing on investments, James helps shape the Group’s strategy and client proposition with an emphasis on long-term, trusted partnerships.

Clive Hatchard serves as Head of Advisory at Debrett’s, bringing over 30 years’ experience in M&A, corporate finance and strategic advisory. He has completed more than 100 mid-market transactions across multiple sectors, guiding founders, shareholders and private equity investors through complex deals from growth capital to exits.

Mark Selby serves as Partner at Debrett’s, Head of Midlands Advisory and Head of Industrials, bringing over 25 years’ experience in M&A and corporate finance. He has led more than 100 mid-market transactions, advising founder-led and family businesses across industrials, business services, technology and healthcare.

Mark Farlow serves as Partner at Debrett’s, London, bringing over 20 years’ experience in M&A and corporate finance. He has completed more than 75 mid-market transactions, advising founder-led and privately held businesses across industrials, business services, technology and consumer sectors.

Martin Poole serves as Partner and Head of Business Services Advisory at Debrett’s, bringing over 20 years’ experience in M&A and corporate finance. He has advised on more than 60 mid-market transactions, supporting founder-led and privately owned business services companies across the UK.

Ed Shurville-Darlington serves as Senior Director at Debrett’s, bringing expertise in mid-market M&A across technology, life sciences and business services. He has advised on a wide range of domestic and international transactions, supporting ambitious businesses and their shareholders through complex strategic events.

Rupert Wesson is Director of Debrett’s Heritage and a business etiquette and communication coach. A former Sandhurst graduate and British Army officer, he has worked globally with business leaders, UHNW individuals and blue-chip companies, guiding them in leadership, personal impact and professional communication. Rupert is a published author and regular commentator on etiquette and business conduct in the press and broadcast media.

Hugo Strachwitz is Director at Debrett’s, specialising in ceremony, protocol, precedence and etiquette. Drawing on experience with Australian and British Government departments and NGOs, he advises and trains business clients, supports the Peerage editorial team and co-hosts the Debrett’s podcast, sharing his expertise on Royalty, Nobility, Church and State.

Holly Jones serves as Chief Operating Officer at Debrett’s, leading operations, marketing and business development across the Group. With experience in M&A business development and marketing, she ensures operational excellence and seamless delivery across advisory, investment and coaching services.

Simon is a Non executive director in our Industrials team. He is also a Chairperson for the UK Manufacturers Alliance with specific responsibilities for business development and works with our Advisory team to help prepare businesses for sale and support them throughout the process.

Richard Ford serves as Business Development Director at Debrett’s Advisory, bringing over a decade of experience building relationships with privately owned and founder-led businesses. Formerly in corporate banking with Lloyds, he is often the first point of contact for founders considering exit, investment or succession.

Gabriella Eeles serves as Director at Debrett’s Advisory, bringing over a decade of experience in M&A and corporate finance. A Chartered Accountant, she has advised founder-led and family-owned businesses on sales, buy-outs, private equity investments and growth capital transactions across multiple sectors.

Will Mason serves as Director at Debrett’s Advisory, bringing expertise in mid-market M&A and corporate finance. He advises founder-led and privately owned businesses across technology, business services, industrials and consumer sectors on sales, management buy-outs, growth capital and private equity investment.

Harveer Gill serves as Principal at Debrett’s, specialising in mid-market M&A and corporate finance. He advises founder-led and privately owned businesses across business services, technology, consumer and industrial sectors on sales, acquisitions, management buy-outs and growth capital.

Zoe Hacking serves as Principal at Debrett’s, bringing expertise in mid-market M&A and corporate finance. A Chartered Accountant, she advises founder-led and privately owned businesses across business services, industrials, technology and consumer sectors on sales, acquisitions, management buy-outs and growth capital.

Sebastian Rowlands serves as Executive at Debrett’s, supporting mid-market M&A and corporate finance transactions. Based in Birmingham, he contributes to valuation, market research and deal execution across business services, industrials, technology and consumer sectors.

Anzelika is an Analyst at Debrett’s, based in Birmingham. She supports mid-market mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance transactions, with a particular focus on founder-led and privately owned businesses. Currently studying towards her ACA qualification, Anzelika contributes to financial analysis, market research and deal execution across a range of sectors, while developing her technical expertise in support of clients and colleagues.

Aryan is an Analyst at Debrett’s, based in Birmingham. He supports mid-market mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance transactions, working closely with founder-led and privately owned businesses. With a focus on financial analysis, market research and transaction execution, Aryan is developing his expertise across a range of sectors while contributing to the smooth delivery of client projects.

Rachel Holt is Group Operations Administrator at Debrett’s, supporting operational delivery across the Advisory, Investment and Coaching teams. Based in Birmingham, she ensures processes run smoothly, manages administrative workflows and contributes to the seamless coordination of projects and client engagements.