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John Ward
Corporate finance professional with extensive experience in mergers & acquisitions.
John Ward is an experienced corporate finance professional and the founder of J Ward Advisory, a company based in Dublin, Ireland. He specializes in advising high-growth companies on Mergers & Acquisitions and corporate strategy.12
Professional Background
John Ward has an extensive career in corporate finance, with particular expertise in:
- Structuring and negotiating complex transactions
- Advising management teams of high-growth companies
- Mergers & Acquisitions strategy
His company, J Ward Advisory, has represented leading companies across the UK and Ireland in sectors including HealthTech, Software as a Service, and renewable energy.1
Experience and Skills
- Extensive knowledge of investment appetites and objectives of international investors
- Strong network of contacts at leading global investment firms
- Experience in providing acquisition financing to private equity funds
- Skilled in negotiating with large international investors
Previous Roles
Before founding J Ward Advisory, John held several notable positions:
- Advisor at Pegasus Capital in Dublin
- Credit Research Analyst at Acuris in London
- Credit Analyst in Leveraged Finance at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in London
- Member of the Acquisition & Strategic Finance division at Natixis in London2
Education
John holds a degree in Business Mathematics & Statistics from the London School of Economics, which is renowned for its excellence in economics and related disciplines.2
John Ward launched J Ward Advisory to leverage his extensive corporate finance experience and provide strategic advice to high-growth companies, particularly in the areas of M&A and corporate strategy.
