Business Finance

Rod Mathers, delivering the workshop is a respected figure in the Scottish financial services market with over twenty years corporate finance experience gained in both the professional services market and industry. He was previously a senior member of a big 4 firm and partner of a large independent firm where he established the firm’s corporate finance and Central Belt practice.

He has also held a number of senior executive positions in industry where he has executed a number of transactions on behalf of an investment syndicate and as principal in the UK and Australia.

Rod’s focus is on lead advisory assignments for clients, whether they are looking to grow by merger or acquisition, to secure additional bank or private equity funding or to realise an exit or succession plan. Rod also has extensive experience of working with companies going through a turnaround or restructuring phase and can advise on working capital and stakeholder management.

He has experience in a range of sectors including engineering services, manufacturing, energy, food & drink and life sciences and has an advanced diploma in Corporate Finance.