Corporate advisory firm GS Verde Group has appointed Gavin Johns as its new chairman.
A technology entrepreneur, Mr Johns joins the Cardiff-based company bringing almost 30 years experience in fintech, mergers and acquisitions, finance and business scale-up projects.
He succeeds Peter Wright, who is stepping down after more than eight years in the role.
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GS Verde has reported strong merger and acquisition activity advising on more than 30 corporate transactions so far in 2022, at an aggregate value of over £300m, with a "significant and robust" pipeline established for the remainder of the year and into 2023.
Earlier this year, the group announced that it had more than doubled its office presence in Bristol following a similar expansion of its Cardiff headquarters.
Having previously been based at Buchanans Wharf in the city, it employs 30 at its new Bristol office. The group as a whole currently employs almost 70.
The new offices at Generator Building at Finzels Reach will support the increased staff count across the businesses’ multiple disciplines.
Mr Johns said: "I am delighted to be joining the board at GS Verde Group, at a time of growth and opportunity for the business – both in the UK and further afield. I look forward to working with the Group in its next phase of growth, as we develop GS Verde’s presence’ in the UK and internationally."
Chief executive Nigel Greenaway said: "We are exceptionally grateful to Peter for his support and contributions over the last eight years, which have been invaluable in assisting with our establishment and then growth in that period.
"We have now reached a target milestone that will allow another significant step forward, and Gavin has an exceptional reputation of driving pioneering companies to great heights. With an innovative structure and approach, the team at GS Verde Group is proud and excited about adding his skills to our board."
Mr Wright said: “It has been one of my greatest satisfactions to see how the Group has blossomed and grown into such a powerhouse in the corporate deals market. I wish all the team every success as it moves onwards and upwards.”
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