Layzell has held a number of senior M&A and private equity roles in both the UK and US and Tilney is hoping his experience will help it execute its growth strategy.
He began his career with PwC in their M&A advisory team before moving to the US for nine years holding senior management roles at two technology companies.
On his return to the UK he spent seven years with LDC, the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group, focused on mid-market deals. In 2011 he helped launch the £2.5bn Business Growth Fund plc before returning to industry, where he has held CFO positions at two private-equity backed technology companies, Fourth and most recently Isotrak.
“We are delighted to welcome Stuart to the senior management team,” said CEO Peter Hall. “He brings considerable experience both of high growth companies and of mergers & acquisitions – expertise which will prove invaluable to Tilney Bestinvest as we progress with our growth strategy. The business is seeing strong organic growth underpinned by award winning services and we continue to explore opportunities for potential acquisitions where we think the fit with the existing business is strong and will benefit our clients.”
“With the support of a significant backer in the Permira funds, a diverse range of very competitive services and the joint venture with Saga launching later this year, the business is incredibly well positioned for the future,” Layzell said. “This is an exciting time to be joining Tilney Bestinvest and I very much look forward to working with Peter and the team.”
