James Squires

James Squires is a Partner at Phoenix Equity Partners, a leading UK private equity firm.1 He joined Phoenix in 2013 and has over a decade of private equity experience.2 Squires focuses his origination activity on the financial services sector.2

Professional Experience

• Partner at Phoenix Equity Partners (February 2013 - Present)1
• Investor Director at Mobius Life Limited (September 2019 - Present)1
• Investor Director at Redington (February 2020 - Present)1
• Investor Director at Nexus Vehicle Rental (July 2018 - August 2020)1
• Board Observer at Key Group (December 2013 - August 2017)1
• Associate at DC Advisory (June 2009 - February 2013)1

Education

• MBiochem in Biochemistry from the University of Oxford (2004 - 2008)1
• Attended Manchester Grammar School (1997 - 2004)1

Professional Focus

At Phoenix Equity Partners, Squires is involved in investments in UK private companies valued at up to £150 million, working with entrepreneurs and management teams to grow their businesses.1 He has been promoted to partner in 2021.3