Youngman joins Daniel Stewart

DAVID Youngman, who quit Manchester stockbroker WH Ireland last year after a dramatic bust-up with boardroom colleagues, has joined Daniel Stewart Securities as head of corporate finance in its Manchester office.

Mr Youngman who was heavily linked in December with Daniel Stewart, has nearly 35 years’ experience in stockbroking and corporate finance and, in the last nine years has advised more than 20 companies on their admission to AIM.

Daniel Stewart chief executive Peter Shea said:”We are delighted to have attracted someone of David’s calibre.

“He is a welcome addition to the company and provides us with a great resource to further strengthen our corporate finance offering. His experience, contact base and knowledge will help us build on the uplift we saw during the second half of last year.

Mr Youngman added: “Daniel Stewart has a proven track record in servicing small and mid-sized companies’ corporate finance needs.

“This is an exciting time to be joining a company of Daniel Stewart’s stature as it continues to grow its offering, focusing on both the public and private arenas.

“I am excited to be joining such a dynamic company. Daniel Stewart already has a strong offering and I look forward to working with the team in Manchester to develop its operations and reach.”