Corporate finance firm reveals new senior partner

Clearwater International has recruited Sarah Taylor as a partner in its Birmingham office.

Taylor joins from PwC with more than 24 years of corporate finance experience.

She spent the last five years building and leading a corporate finance team at PwC in Midlands.

Having worked in the region for the last 27 years, she has an extensive Midlands network of private businesses, major corporates, and private equity clients.

The appointment supports the growth of the international business services team.

Previous clients Taylor has advised include retail technology consultancy REPL, pet treat supplier Armitage Pet Care, and managed IT services and solutions provider SCC.

She said: “Clearwater International is a business that has grown to become a strong mid-market player in the M&A space. What has really impressed me is their focus on the client and putting them first. I’m excited at the prospect of working alongside the Clearwater partners right across the international business.”

Mark Taylor, managing partner at Clearwater International, said: “We are delighted to have Sarah on board, Sarah brings with her a wealth of experience in the region and in the business services sector. She is a fantastic addition to the Clearwater team and we are really excited about the opportunities that Sarah’s appointment will bring to the business.”