Our team

Tim joined Secantor in 2006, having previously been a founding investor. He has worked with a wide range of private and family businesses, providing support to help businesses develop and deliver their plans. Prior to Secantor, he spent 20 years in international banking and finance, latterly working mainly with private equity firms. HIs multi-category, problem-solving experience, combined with an unshakable desire for perfection, provides Tim with the relentless drive required to help your business achieve its potential. Tim lives in North London, has three children, a keen interest in sport and a very understanding wife.

Malcolm joined Secantor in 2004, after 40 years in banking. He started out working with SMEs at regional branches of Natwest, before moving to the City to become a Group Credit Controller. Malcolm set up their market-leading Acquisition Finance Unit, providing debt financing for the MBO movement. With his wealth of experience and problem-solving abilities, Malcolm quickly gets to the root of issues, producing just the right plan to ensure business success.

An experienced marketer, Kate has years of experience working both with smaller companies and blue chip organisations such as Nestlé. Classically trained, Kate’s thorough, flexible and agile approach means she has a successful track record in quickly adding value by building and strengthening brands to drive sales and company value. Her broad range of marketing expertise includes: business strategy; brand building and management; advertising (including digital); market research, trade marketing; innovation/licensing; and sales. Despite living in London, Kate loves to run and swim outdoors.

Debra has worked in finance, strategy and corporate development roles with a range of companies in a variety of sectors. Debra has used this broad base of hands-on experience to help her deliver highly valued support and assistance to Secantor clients, from performance improvement to fund raising and exit planning. Ultimately, Debra is good at hitting the nail on the head and cutting through the chaff. She is a strong advocate for the importance of ‘straight-talking’ and making sure that businesses are properly equipped to succeed. Debra lives in Surrey with a young, highly active family that keeps her on her toes.

Jenny is a chartered accountant who initially specialised in tax at PwC. After holding financial management positions in various companies, Jenny joined Secantor at its inception. A shining example of the benefits of our service, Jenny provides Secantor with quality part-time financial management support. Like the rest of her family, Jenny is an active, outdoorsy person who – surprisingly for an accountant – enjoys design and creativity!

Carl is a highly commercial Chartered Accountant who has a strong track record of providing both strategic insight and hands on operational and financial support. He has a wide range of national and international experience with SME, entrepreneurial businesses and has been instrumental in several start-ups, exits and turnarounds. He lives in Buckinghamshire and has an interest in classic cars and house repairs.

Andrea helps businesses plan, commission, develop and maintain websites that deliver on their business goals. –She has 20 years experience managing high-profile public- and private-sector websites. Andrea excels at planning, writing and editing online and print content for numerous businesses and charities, both large and small.

Tim joined Secantor in 2006, having previously been a founding investor. He has worked with a wide range of private and family businesses, providing support to help businesses develop and deliver their plans. Prior to Secantor, he spent 20 years in international banking and finance, latterly working mainly with private equity firms. HIs multi-category, problem-solving experience, combined with an unshakable desire for perfection, provides Tim with the relentless drive required to help your business achieve its potential. Tim lives in North London, has three children, a keen interest in sport and a very understanding wife.

Debra has worked in finance, strategy and corporate development roles with a range of companies in a variety of sectors. Debra has used this broad base of hands-on experience to help her deliver highly valued support and assistance to Secantor clients, from performance improvement to fund raising and exit planning. Ultimately, Debra is good at hitting the nail on the head and cutting through the chaff. She is a strong advocate for the importance of ‘straight-talking’ and making sure that businesses are properly equipped to succeed. Debra lives in Surrey with a young, highly active family that keeps her on her toes.

Malcolm joined Secantor in 2004, after 40 years in banking. He started out working with SMEs at regional branches of Natwest, before moving to the City to become a Group Credit Controller. Malcolm set up their market-leading Acquisition Finance Unit, providing debt financing for the MBO movement. With his wealth of experience and problem-solving abilities, Malcolm quickly gets to the root of issues, producing just the right plan to ensure business success.

Jenny is a chartered accountant who initially specialised in tax at PwC. After holding financial management positions in various companies, Jenny joined Secantor at its inception. A shining example of the benefits of our service, Jenny provides Secantor with quality part-time financial management support. Like the rest of her family, Jenny is an active, outdoorsy person who – surprisingly for an accountant – enjoys design and creativity!

Carl is a highly commercial Chartered Accountant who has a strong track record of providing both strategic insight and hands on operational and financial support. He has a wide range of national and international experience with SME, entrepreneurial businesses and has been instrumental in several start-ups, exits and turnarounds. He lives in Buckinghamshire and has an interest in classic cars and house repairs.