Fred Ward

Fred is head of the Professional Services’ sub-sector with a track record of helping PE funds identify and action exciting M&A as well as supporting management teams in the crafting and implementation of transformational value creation.

Fred has extensive experience working across Professional Services from Accounting, Consulting and Legal Services through to white-collar Outsourcing and Engineering.

He has a track-record of high-profile transactions and helping management teams take the next step on their company’s growth journey.

Beyond Professional Services, Fred has a deep understanding of the TICC (testing, inspection, certification and compliance) space, covering everything from lab-based testing to supply-chain assurance and cyber-security testing.

His work across both spaces has given him valuable insight into the impact of the ESG and GenAI megatrends and how firms can look to make the most of the opportunities they represent.

Educazione ed esperienza

University of Cambridge; BA and MPhil

''A trickier market outlook and growing competition means that having the right strategy is now more critical than ever. Our job is making sure our clients are armed with strategies that allows them to thrive and succeed regardless of what the market throws at them.''