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Adam is co-founder and Director of Knight, developing the business alongside Paul [...]from inception to a market leading corporate finance boutique. Adam personally leads transactions from preparation through to completion and has over 30 years working in the technology sector with roles that include founder shareholder of V Networks and Lead Advisory at PricewaterhouseCoopers Corporate Finance. Adam has worked on hundreds of deals over his career, including the sale of three businesses where he was a co-founder.

Paul is co-founder and Director of Knight with Adam, who have together [...]established Knight as a market leading corporate finance boutique focused on the technology sector. Prior to co-founding Knight he was Commercial Director at Talk Talk Business and has held various operational, commercial and finance roles in the industry at Martin Dawes Telecommunications, Opal Telecom and Talk Talk. Paul's career has been in entrepreneurial led businesses, which have seen him experience first hand successful exits for shareholders including the sale of Knight Corporate Finance and Knight R&D to K3 Capital in 2021.

Alex joined Knight in 2024 having previously held roles in corporate finance [...]and private equity, as well as operational roles in SMEs. A commercially astute and technically skilled ACCA qualified Accountant. Highly motivated and ambitious with an engaging personality, excellent interpersonal skills and a strong passion for business. A strategic thinker and good listener and able to adapt to different working environments. She has a wealth of transaction experience and leads transactions, is particularly focused on building relationships with private equity.

Dom is a member of the execution team; his role is to [...]provide in-depth financial review and analysis and is the day-to-day contact during a project, working with entrepreneurs to prepare their business for marketing and to manage the due diligence process. Since joining Knight Dom has worked on a number of transactions in the IT and telecoms sector and has gained significant experience of the overall sale process. He graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2013, with a degree in Accounting and Finance BA (Hons) and joined Knight in December 2018, having previously qualified as a chartered accountant with a national firm.

Chris joined Knight in May 2019 from a Manchester-based Corporate Finance firm [...]where he advised owner managers on the disposal of their businesses. Prior to this Chris worked for a North West boutique advising high growth technology and biotechnology companies on capital raises.

Jacob is a member of the deal execution team, providing financial analysis, [...]working with entrepreneurs to prepare their business for marketing and assisting in the due diligence process. He graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2019 with a degree in Accountancy and joined Knight in July 2022, having previously qualified as a chartered accountant with a Big 4 Firm.

Nikki joined Knight having spent more than 15 years in the telecoms [...]and technology sector; working for resellers through to tier 1 carriers such as Gamma Plc and Virgin Media Business. Nikki leads Business Development at Knight, focusing on supporting partners and understanding what strategic deal most supports their requirements.

Luke is a member of the deal execution team, joining in 2023 [...]from TalkTalk. He provides support to shareholders on a range of corporate finance and fundraising transactions within the TMT sector supported via his industry experience. Prior to TalkTalk, Luke worked in practice at FRP and EY where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant with ICAS. He graduated from Northumbria University with degree in Law in 2016.

Ryan is a member of the deal execution team, joining in 2022 [...]from BDO. Ryan will be providing financial analysis, working with clients to prepare their business for marketing and assisting in the due diligence process. Prior to BDO, Ryan worked in external audit at Beever and Struthers, where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant under the ICAEW. He graduated from Swansea University with a BA in Accounting & Finance.

Charlotte has worked for Knight Corporate Finance since 2011 as Office Manager [...]for the Warrington office. Prior to joining Knight, Charlotte worked within the telecommunications industry for 15 years.

Kelly joined Knight Corporate Finance in 2009 having previously worked as the [...]Office Manager at V Networks for 3 years. Her role at Knight is to manage all accounts and HR matters.