Forbes becomes chairman of MaxAim
DAVID Forbes, the former managing director of Rothschild’s investment banking division, has become chairman of strategic and financial management advice company MaxAim.
Former chairman Simon Oldfield will remain with the business as a non-executive director.
MaxAim was launched last year and the firm covers Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield from its head office in Wakefield, and has a mix of experience in the accountancy, corporate banking and company directorships arenas.
Matt Peters, managing partner of MaxAim, said: “We are delighted to have somebody of David’s calibre to join us. His depth of corporate experience will help us develop and expand our business from the strong foundations we have built since our formation in 2010.”
Mr Forbes said: “The strength of the whole team is second to none in the market in which it operates with a proposition that is subtly different to any other offering I have experienced.
“Their development to date has been exceptional, primarily due to their strong relationships and reputations within the market, and I am confident that we can drive significant growth by clearly communicating the proposition to the market.
“The current economic climate is creating a number of issues and opportunities for businesses that they may not have the skill-set in-house to address. The experience of the MaxAim team coupled with the flexible approach to working with clients can help in this situation – delivering significant value in a cost effective manner.”
MaxAim provides outsourced finance director and corporate development director services into a wide range of businesses, ranging from start ups to FTSE 250 companies, and covering a range of projects including strategic reviews and debt advisory.
It also provides due diligence, transaction support and portfolio management services to corporate and institutional investors.
The partners of MaxAim are Mr Peters, Ian Robinson and Chris Cormack.
