EvolutionCBS is delighted to announce two key appointments to the

Senior Management Team:

Mike Whittle, current EvolutionCBS Senior Client Director, has been promoted to EvolutionCBS Managing Director and will be in charge of running the UK business day-to-day. Mike is a highly experienced Director with over 20yrs of board room experience, working across multiple industries, successfully shaping and deploying strategy and delivering business value. Mike will play a crucial role in EvolutionCBS’s exciting next phase of growth and continued company success.

Commenting on his appointment Mike said: “I am passionate about our business and the role we play in helping our clients realise their goals, I’m looking forward to working with our excellent team to continue to build upon Rob’s leadership, and continue to help business owners through growing and developing our low volume, high touch, premium proposition”.

Brad McMechan will be leading the UAE business for EvolutionCBS. Brad has over 30 years of experience in CFO and MD roles for a number of successful businesses ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. Having spent the last 18 years living and working in Dubai, Brad has extensive business expertise across the Middle East, Africa and the CIS and joins the company as UAE Director; providing tailored growth, acquisition and exit services to private business owners across the region.

Commenting on his appointment Brad said: “I am excited to have joined the highly experienced team at EvolutionCBS. With their support, I look forward to leading the growth of the UAE business. Our unique product and service offerings set us apart from our competition and I look forward to utilising them to assist our clients in achieving their growth and exit objectives.”

Rob Goddard, current EvolutionCBS CEO, will make the transition to the role of Executive Chairman – providing top-level operational leadership whilst focusing on developing international business opportunities.

Commenting on the new appointments, Rob said: “Both Mike and Brad embody the core values of EvolutionCBS and I am delighted to welcome them in to their new roles. I couldn’t think of two better individuals to carry on the growth and success of the company both in the UK and UAE. It means we now have two key, experienced and senior people running the business, something we always urge our clients to do. The company is no longer reliant on me day-to-day; enabling me to gain valuable time back, not only to continue to develop the business, but also to pursue my own personal aspirations on an altruistic level – creating my “living legacy” and making a difference in peoples’ lives across the globe.”

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EvolutionCBS works with private business owners helping them to maximise the exit value of their companies. Working with shareholders and investors, we advise on all aspects of selling a business, growth to exit strategies and business acquisitions.