ICON targeting more tech deals in sub-Saharan Africa after appointing new head of emerging markets

January 29, 2025
ICON targeting more tech deals in sub-Saharan Africa after appointing new head of emerging markets

Bristol-based corporate finance boutique firm ICON has continued its international expansion with the appointment of a new head of emerging markets. Edward Burbidge, pictured, right, with ICON CEO and founder Alan Bristow, has joined following 14 years as founder and CEO of I&M Burbidge Capital, a Kenya-based corporate finance advisory firm...

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New Triodos UK CEO promises bank will ‘make money work for positive change in society’

January 28, 2025
New Triodos UK CEO promises bank will ‘make money work for positive change in society’

The chief operating officer of Bristol-headquartered ethical finance firm Triodos Bank UK is to become its next CEO in a move that coincides with its 30th anniversary this year. Mark Clayton’s appointment comes less than four months after the trailblazing bank announced the departure of its current Chief Executive Officer...

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Experienced senior hire boosts LDC’s Bristol office-based value creation team

January 28, 2025
Experienced senior hire boosts LDC’s Bristol office-based value creation team

Private equity investor LDC has strengthened its support for management teams in the South West with the appointment of a new value creation partner. Prashant Selvaratnam, pictured, joins as VCP director, data strategy & AI, based in the firm’s Bristol office.  In his new role he will help the...

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Bus depot electrification contract powers further growth at building services and renewables firm

January 28, 2025
Bus depot electrification contract powers further growth at building services and renewables firm

Bristol sustainability engineering firm Unitary Engineering Services has started work on one of its largest projects to date – the electrification of First Bus’s Taunton depot. The company, set up in 1986 by Roger Griffiths and now managed by his son Adam. It has grown into one of the South of England...

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Living Wage accreditation latest move by Clarke Willmott to address inequalities through positive action

January 27, 2025
Living Wage accreditation latest move by Clarke Willmott to address inequalities through positive action

National law firm Clarke Willmott, which has an office in Bristol, has become a Living Wage Employer – the latest accreditation achieved as part of its commitment to its ESG (environmental, social and governance) strategy. The real Living Wage is the only rate calculated according to the costs of...

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Eight more promotions for JLL as it looks to further build its range of teams across the South West

January 27, 2025
Eight more promotions for JLL as it looks to further build its range of teams across the South West

Global real estate services firm JLL has completed its latest round of eight promotions in the South West, including a new head of development. The appointments form the latest investment in its people and will boost its teams working in the development & regeneration, industrial & logistics, capital markets and...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

January 26, 2025
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Monday January 27 Trading announcement: Dr Martens Economic announcement: BRC shop price index Tuesday January 28 Finals: SThree, Idox Trading announcements: Computacenter, Barr (A.G.), Harworth Group, PPHE Hotel Group Wednesday January 29 Finals: Velocity Composites. Hardide Interims: Hargreaves Services, Van Elle Holdings Trading announcements: Ceres Power Holdings, AJ Bell,...

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Burges Salmon announces its long-serving head of renewable energy as its next senior partner

January 24, 2025
Burges Salmon announces its long-serving head of renewable energy as its next senior partner

The head of renewable energy at Bristol-headquartered national law firm Burges Salmon is to become its new senior partner. Ross Fairley will succeed Chris Seaton, who has been in the role since 2017, on 1 May. Ross, pictured, left, with managing partner Roger Bull, joined Burges Salmon in 2004 after...

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New festival will look at how devolution to cities and regions can boost the national economy

January 24, 2025
New festival will look at how devolution to cities and regions can boost the national economy

The role that cities and regions can play in driving the government’s growth agenda will be explored at a major event in Bristol next week. Festival of Flourishing Regions will bring together policymakers, regional planners, economic development experts, academics and business and community leaders to explore and promote strategies...

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