Beech Tree Private Equity Team

Andy founded Beech Tree Private Equity with Paul in October 2014 and focuses on investing financial services and support services companies. Andy has over 25 years private equity experience investing in these sectors in the UK and Australia - some of his deals include Fluent Money, Avid, Advanta Wealth, Learnlight, Giles, Ansa, IESA, LAS , ICR Integrity and James Grant. Andy sits on the Investment Committee of Beech Tree and the Boards of Fluent Money, Learnlight, Avid and Advanta Wealth. Before starting Beech Tree Andy worked at Gresham Private Equity for ten years where he ran the Manchester office and sat on the board of Gresham. Andy is married with 3 children and most weekends involve supporting them (driving them around) in sporting activities. His other interests include the theatre, travel and watching his football team Manchester City. He has particular passion for social mobility and that features in the ESG policy of Beech Tree.