Our People

What is my role?

I am proud to look after River’s Equity practice as well our Operations and Compliance.

Hobbies or interests outside of work?

• Tango
• Cooking
• Swimming.

Favourite album?

Appetite for Destruction by Guns n’ Roses.

What is my role?

I am CEO of River and have been involved in private equity and investing for over twenty years. I am passionate about working with and supporting entrepreneurs/management of teams/SME’s to successfully deliver their aspirations. I am responsible for the strategic direction and vision of the business and maintaining our key stakeholder relationships, including with our investors. I am proud to lead a team at River who share this vision.

Hobbies or interests outside of work?

• I manage a local football team
• I am a sporadic golfer
• A regular quiz go-er
• And full-time sufferer in the pain of being a Middlesbrough FC supporter!

Favourite album?

Rattle ‘n’ Hum by U2.

What is my role?

I am an Investment Manager supporting small and medium businesses with debt finance up to £250,000 across the North West. In my role, I am also proud to be River’s Diversity and Inclusion Champion.

Hobbies or interests outside of work?

• Theatre
• Concerts
• Pilates.

Favourite album?

Different Class by Pulp.

What is my role?

I am an Investment Manager in our Debt team, who works with business owners and advisors to identify funding needs for a business and then deliver the most suitable solutions for that business. I am currently managing all enquiries and applications for the Flexible Growth Fund which is a debt fund aimed at supporting LCR businesses with transformational Capital Expenditure projects.

Hobbies or interests outside of work?

• Playing Golf
• Watching Football
• Cycling, to keep fit & to watch.

Favourite album?

The soundtrack to Saturday Night Fever.

What is my role?

As Marketing Manager, I’m responsible for the day-to-day planning and execution of all marketing activities and support the business in communicating the types of funds we have available to investors.

Hobbies or interests outside of work?

• Tragically supporting Crystal Palace
• Cricket
• Walking/Hiking.

What is your all-time favourite album?

Six60 by Six60.

What is my role?

I provide post-investment support to our Debt Portfolio clients as their dedicated point of contact. Alongside this I manage the “collections” side of the debt book.

Hobbies or interests outside of work?

• Sporting.Keep fit/gym/rugby training
• Watching Saints RLFC
• Dining out.

Favourite album?

That’s the Way of the World by Earth, Wind & Fire.

What is my role?

I provide operational leadership and performance management to the Debt Team to drive new investment opportunities for funds under management. I also lead the investment process including appraising larger loan and mezzanine applications, presenting to the Investment Committee and subsequent monitoring of performance.

Hobbies or interests outside of work?

• Football as a spectator (season tickets at LFC and Wigan Athletic)
• Treasurer of Wigan & District Youth Football League
• Golf.

Favourite album?

Substance 1987 by New Order.

What is my role?

As part of the Debt Team, I look at funding propositions for businesses of all ages, shapes and sizes who are looking to grow, expand, consolidate or even get off the ground. My part of our business is to look at supporting entrepreneurs and companies looking for between £5,000 and £250,000. I lead on our Small Business Loan Fund which has enabled me to spend time with other small business lenders who are also part of the Responsible Finance network nationally. In addition, as our ESG Champion, I am looking at how our business can reduce its carbon footprint by working on a Net Zero project with the aim of reviewing working practices, energy usage etc to ensure we are playing our part in this critical area.

Hobbies or interests outside of work?

• Socialising with friends and family
• Tranmere Rovers – following them attending games
• Tennis – playing and also an active member of the Committee at Pinewood LTC in Heswall.

Favourite album?

Melting Pot by The Charlatans.

What is my role?

As part of my role at River, I monitor investee companies, attend boards as an observer and facilitate the appointment of NEDs and an on-going analysis of management teams. In addition to this, I advise and influence investee company boards in areas of strategy, financial management, recruitment, remuneration policies, as well as providing assistance in external fund raising for portfolio companies, by debt, equity or grant. Also, I guide and influence portfolio companies to deliver profitable and timely exits.

Hobbies or interests outside of work?

• Music
• Race Horses
• Sport.

Favourite album?

Dusty in Memphis by Dusty Springfield.

What is my role?

I focus on purely Loan & Mezzanine Debt Funds assessing and recommending loans typically from £100k up to £1m across the North-West.

Hobbies or interests outside of work?

• All things Glasgow Celtic
• All things golfing
• Holidays involving sunshine.

Favourite album?

Anything by the ‘Boss’.

What is my role?

I oversee the finance function of the business, including producing monthly management reports, analysis of the business performance and how to drive this forward. In addition, I create annual budgets, cash forecasting and regulatory reporting.

Hobbies or interests outside of work?

• Running & triathlon training
• Walking my dog Kip
• Reading, a good crime novel or self development book.

Favourite album?

It’ll All Make Sense In The End by James Arthur.

What is my role?

I am an Equity investment manager with responsibility for originating, evaluating and executing investment opportunities including management buy-outs, buy-ins and development capital across a range of SME businesses.

Hobbies or interests outside of work?

• Running (slowly)
• Spending time with my young family
• Football (watching nowadays).

Favourite album?

Definitely Maybe by Oasis.

What is my role?

I have various jobs within the Company. I support our Debt Investment Team including drawing up offer letters, checking drawdowns, completing KYC/AML checks, making sure required reporting is done on time and dealing with audits of the funds. I also assist our Equity Team with collections and share reconciliations. Alongside the funds, I also help the Financial Controller with monthly/annual accounts.

Hobbies or interests outside of work?

• I am part of my local judo club where I am also the Club Welfare Officer
• Spending time with friends – especially our trips to Kraków
• Swimming.

Favourite album?

Slippery When Wet by Bon Jovi.

What is my role?

I manage a portfolio of equity investments mostly in the Merseyside Loan and Equity Fund. In addition to this, I work with the boards of our investee companies to help them achieve their strategic goals and ultimately to maximise the value of our investment via a sale or flotation.

Hobbies or interests outside of work?

• I enjoy outdoor sports and activities
• I play hockey for Chester Ladies
• I am a regular runner and enjoy hill walking
• I also love travelling and skiing.

Favourite album?

21 by Adele.

What is my role?

As our HR Manager, I am responsible for managing River’s employee life cycle (recruitment, onboarding, training and leavers) as well as the administration of employee benefits. Working alongside the management team, it is my mission to ensure that River’s employees are adequately managed, appropriately compensated and effectively trained.

Hobbies or interests outside of work?

• Book worm
• Going to gigs
• Following Manchester United across the U.K. and abroad.

What is your all-time favourite album?

St. Jude by The Courteeners.

What is my role?

I work in the Equity Team as a Technology Investment Director and support technology businesses across the region. I have also operated as a CTO at multiple PE backed companies and have also run AI practices. Data and Artificial Intelligence is my superpower and I am a member of the DataIQ 100.

Hobbies or interests outside of work?

• I collect and restore classic Italian scooters
• I play the guitar
• I support the mighty Tranmere Rovers.

Favourite album?

Sound Affects by The Jam.