Mark Selby is Partner, Head of Midlands Advisory and Head of Industrials at Debrett’s, responsible for leading the firm’s corporate finance activity across the region and shaping its specialist advisory services for industrial businesses nationally. Based in Birmingham, Mark brings more than 25 years of M&A and leadership experience, making him one of the most respected and experienced dealmakers in the region. During his career, Mark has led over 100 successful transactions, supporting founder-led, privately owned and family businesses through business sales, management buy-outs, private equity investments and growth capital fundraisings. His expertise spans multiple sectors — including business services, technology, healthcare, consumer — with a particular focus on the industrials sector, where he has advised a wide range of manufacturers, engineering groups and industrial service providers on strategic growth, exit and investment plans. Before joining Debrett’s, Mark was National Head of Corporate Finance at Azets, where he shaped and expanded the firm’s mid-market advisory offering across the UK. He previously held senior corporate finance roles at KPMG and Grant Thornton, earning a reputation for clear, commercially grounded advice that delivers shareholder value. Mark is known for his strategic clarity, calm leadership and extensive relationships across the private equity, debt and banking communities. He is especially skilled at guiding Midlands-based industrial and B2B businesses through complex exit planning, succession and value realisation — ensuring that transactions align with both business and personal shareholder goals. As Head of Midlands Advisory, Mark leads Debrett’s expanding regional presence, helping ambitious businesses prepare for sale, capital raising or acquisition. As Head of Industrials, he shapes the firm’s national approach to serving industrial clients, ensuring they benefit from sector-specific insight and market intelligence at every stage of the deal process. At a Glance Partner, Head of Midlands Advisory & Head of Industrials, Debrett’s Based in Birmingham, with clients UK-wide 25+ years of M&A and strategic corporate finance leadership experience Over 100 successful mid-market transactions Specialist in industrials, business services, technology, healthcare and consumer sectors Expert in business sales, MBOs, growth capital and succession planning Former National Head of Corporate Finance, Azets Extensive private equity, debt and banking relationships Trusted adviser to founder-led and family-owned businesses