BGF’s Talent Network supports the growth of businesses across the UK & Ireland
network connections in diverse sectors and positions
chairs appointed to company boards
of the network is based outside London
BGF’s Talent Network is one of the largest groups of board-level non-executives in the UK and Ireland. Our network is able to support companies with ad hoc advice, commercial insight and interim leadership. Each introduction is carefully researched and considered to ensure the best person for the job is put forward.
Matching ambitious companies with the brightest individuals
Much like our investments, we take a patient approach to helping companies find talent. We spend many years developing relationships with experienced chairs and non executive directors, only introducing them to companies when we know it’s the right fit. This focus on quality matchmaking means we aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions around what kind of person will work best in a role, taking a more creative approach when appropriate.
Appointment success stories from across the UK and Ireland
£8m invested in Emma Bridgewater, an iconic British ceramics brand, since March 2020.
- BGF’s funding is being used to support further UK growth and international expansion.
- Colin Porter was introduced to Emma Bridgewater through BGF’s experienced Talent Network Team, joining the board as non-executive Chairman.
€10.5m invested in one of Ireland’s leading cybersecurity businesses.
- Set up in Dublin in 2011, Edgescan's proprietary SaaS product detects vulnerabilities across company networks, web applications, APIs and cloud deployments.
- Bernie Waldron, former NXC of BGF-backed APSU joined the Board as independent Non-Executive Chairman. Bernie was introduced through BGF’s diverse Talent Network Team.
BGF has invested in A Wilderness Way (AWW) to support the continued growth and development of services.
- AWW is a leading provider of high-quality, life changing residential care for children at significant risk from exploitation, violence, crime and abuse.
- Fiona Lowry, founder of BGF-backed The Good Care Group, joined the board as Non-Executive Chair, following an introduction by BGF’s Talent Network team.
Team
Joanne McTiffin
Talent Network / Manchester
Sophie Birch
Talent Network / London
Andy Watts
Talent Network / London
Naomi Fieldus
Talent Network / London
Mo Alexander
Talent Network / London
Victoria Robson
Talent Network / Leeds
Cate Poulson
Head of Talent Network / London
Frankie Modoo
Personal Assistant / London
Our EFD Programme
Our market leading EFD programme is our network of Experienced Finance Directors and CFOs with whom we work on a consultancy basis both across the portfolio and when reviewing new investment opportunities. If you are an experienced CFO interested in following a consultancy, plural or non-executive career, then our EFD programme could be for you!
Find out morePartner with BGF's Talent Network
If you’re looking for new talent to help your business take the next step forward, or want to join BGF’s growing national network of business leaders and board level non-execs, get in touch with us below.
