Zoe Hacking is Principal at Debrett’s Advisory, providing expert guidance on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and strategic advisory to founders, shareholders and private equity investors. Based in Birmingham, Zoe specialises in delivering practical, commercially focused advice across business sales, acquisitions, management buy-outs and growth capital fundraisings.

Her sector expertise covers business services, industrials, technology and consumer markets, reflecting the broad and diverse needs of Debrett’s client base. Zoe is experienced in navigating complex transactions for founder-led and privately owned businesses, ensuring outcomes closely align with shareholder ambitions and strategic goals.

Having earned her Chartered Accountancy qualification at EY in 2021, Zoe moved into Corporate Finance at a Top 10 accountancy firm prior to joining Debrett's in 2024. She combines strong technical skills with a pragmatic commercial approach, supporting clients through every stage of the transaction process from strategy to execution.

Within Debrett’s Advisory team, Zoe plays a vital role delivering tailored corporate finance solutions to ambitious businesses across the Midlands and UK SME market.

At a Glance

Principal, Debrett’s Advisory

Based in Birmingham, advising UK-wide

Mid-market M&A and corporate finance expert

Specialist in business sales, acquisitions, MBOs and growth capital

Broad sector experience: business services, industrials, technology, consumer

Combines technical expertise with commercial insight

Trusted adviser to founder-led and privately owned businesses

Integral member of Debrett’s Midlands Advisory team