Experienced director boosts M&A offering at BDO
BDO has strengthened its M&A proposition by appointing Ben Dawson, formerly head of corporate development at Ideagen, as a director.
At BDO, the qualified chartered accountant will be responsible for supporting business owners and management teams on mergers and acquisitions as well as designing and delivering value maximising exit strategies.
Dawson bring 16 years’ corporate finance experience to the accountancy and business advisory firm having previously held roles at KPMG, NatWest and Foresight Group.
Roger Buckley, corporate finance partner at BDO in the Midlands, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Ben to the team – someone who has vast experience and a depth of understanding of the Midlands corporate finance market that adds real strength to our proposition.
“As the UK braces itself for the biggest downturn of any advanced economy, regional businesses will be looking at alternative ways to secure financial stability and diversify their offering. The role of M&A will be important, as investor cash continues to follow fast-growth and scalable businesses, with a strong ambition and clear strategic intention.”
Dawson said: “The East Midlands is a vibrant and diversified regional economy, with strong long-term growth prospects, but remains somewhat underserved in terms of M&A advisory services. BDO is a strong, forward-thinking brand, with a full-service offering, deep sector insight, and a global reach that positions it perfectly for this market, creating a highly exciting opportunity.
“I look forward to leveraging the breadth of my experience, including the insight gleaned from seeing transactions through the lens of funder, investor and strategic acquirer, to deliver great outcomes for businesses in the East Midlands and beyond.”
He added: “This is an excellent time to join BDO. The firm is investing significantly in the East Midlands, with a new office opening and several recent senior hires and promotions. The M&A team has an established pipeline of opportunities in the region, which I look forward to helping to develop over the coming months.”
BDO made headlines earlier this year when it completed a long-anticipated move to Nottingham.
