GatenbySanderson undergoes MBO from founder Goodwin

GatenbySanderson, a leading executive recruiter across public services, has announced the completion of a management buy-out (MBO) of the business from founder Graham Goodwin.
Wed, 12 Nov 2014GatenbySanderson, a leading executive recruiter across public services, has announced the completion of a management buy-out (MBO) of the business from founder Graham Goodwin.

Joint managing partners Mark Turner and Martin Tucker will continue to lead the business, supported by existing board members David Kemsley, senior partner for interim leadership; Helen Oates, chief operating officer; and Sam Ellis, marketing director.

The business has a particular expertise in headhunting chief executives, senior management teams and non-executive board members within complex, highly visible and regulated markets that frequently undergo change. In addition to work in local and central government and health and social care, the firm is expanding within the education and not-for-profit sectors.

Executive search, interim leadership, assessment and digital solutions form the core of the company’s product offer. The firm has offices in Leeds, London and Birmingham.

GatenbySanderson is a member of the HOT 10 public sector recruiters in the 2014 Recruiter HOT 100 league table of the most profitable recruitment companies.

The MBO was funded by private equity firm Primary Capital, management and Yorkshire Bank. A team from Deloitte corporate finance advisory advised Primary Capital on the acquisition.

Clearwater International advised the shareholders of GatenbySanderson.

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