Level39, one of Europe’s largest technology hubs, has launched a new campaign recognising the diversity and strength of its startup community. Building high-growth businesses in the face of political uncertainty, People Behind the Future celebrates diverse entrepreneurship in London. 

2019 is set to be a ‘buyers’ market’ for the UK’s top professionals, as the nation’s war for talent intensifies.

New research¹ from Robert Half UK reveals employers currently face a talent dilemma, where they must look to plug a widening skills gap in the race to adapt to an increasingly digitalised business landscape. Nearly a third (32%) of over 1,200 UK employees surveyed believe their skillset will be more desirable over the coming months – even against the current economic and political climate – as the supply/demand imbalance of the UK’s top talent heightens.

Palamon Capital Partners, one of Europe’s leading growth private equity firms, has announced that it has elected Philippe Arbour to the Partnership, 

BGF, the most active investor in small and mid-sized businesses in the UK, has expanded its Midlands investment team with the appointment of Tom Horton.

The British Business Bank has appointed Paul Jones to a new position as Senior Manager, UK Network for the South West.

The British Business Bank has appointed Steve Aslett to a new position as Senior Manager, UK Network for the South East.

Bowmark Capital, the mid-market private equity firm, has appointed Simon Adcock as a partner and head of portfolio management. 

Simon brings over 20 years’ experience in corporate advisory and management roles and was previously senior portfolio director at Lloyds Development Capital.  Prior to that, he was a partner and regional head of corporate advisory at Deloitte.

The British Business Bank has appointed Paul Sullivan to a new position as Senior Manager, UK Network for the East of England.

the government-owned economic development bank dedicated to making finance markets work better for smaller businesses – is establishing a UK Network, with team members based within each of the English regions and the three Devolved Nations. The UK Network was originally announced as part of the Government’s modern Industrial Strategy in November 2017, with a remit to identify and help to reduce imbalances in access to finance for smaller businesses across the UK.

The Board of Sanford DeLand Asset Management (SDL) has announced the appointment of Rex Orton as Chairman with immediate effect, following FCA approval.

With 17 years’ experience working in asset based lending and invoice finance, the appointment of Nigel Hibbert as ABL director strengthens IGF’s presence in the South East. Following this latest appointment, IGF’s ABL sales team has increased 50 percent in the last 12 months.

UK buyout investor, WestBridge, has promoted Tim Whittard to director and Edward Minton to Investment Manager.

Andrew Graham is to take the role of Managing Partner at Kernel Capital in March next year. He takes over from Niall Olden who will continue as Partner, member of the Kernel Capital Fund Investment Committees and full-time committed to the firm.