Richard Sanders is Senior Board Adviser to Debrett’s, offering over 30 years of leadership in UK mid-market M&A, corporate finance and strategic advisory roles. As a Founding Partner at Catalyst Corporate Finance and later Head of Midlands and Board Partner at Alantra, Richard was instrumental in driving the firm’s national expansion and successful integration — earning recognition as a leading figure in the UK dealmaking community. Throughout his career, Richard has advised on numerous complex mid-market transactions across private equity, strategic sales and growth funding, combining technical excellence with commercial judgement. His achievements include receiving the Corporate Finance Dealmaker of the Year and Outstanding Coontribution Awards, reflecting peer recognition of his influence in shaping landmark deals and delivering client value. In addition to his role at Debrett’s, Richard serves as Chairman of North Edge backed ICP Group and privatley owned Leading Edge Performance and is a board adviser at Gleeson Recruitment Group, where he contributes governance, investment and strategic oversight to support growth and long-term value creation. At Debrett’s, Richard plays an active role shaping the firm’s mid-market M&A and investment advisory strategy, ensuring the team draws on best practice and deep sector knowledge to guide founders, shareholders and boards through successful transactions. His insight strengthens Debrett’s positioning as a trusted adviser for complex, high-value corporate finance deals.

At a Glance Senior Board Adviser, Debrett’s Advisory — guiding UK mid-market M&A strategy Former Senior Board Partner, Catalyst Corporate Finance — instrumental in national growth Former Board Partner & Head of Midlands, Alantra UK Awarded Corporate Finance Dealmaker of the Year and Outstanding Contribution Award Board Adviser, Gleeson Recruitment Group & Mulberry Bow Wealth Management — governance, growth and value creation    Chairman ICP Group    Chairman Leading Edge Performance