Fairstone appoints M&A specialist as group development manager

Joins from Capital and Trust

Victoria McKeever
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Fairstone Group has appointed Simon Bourke as group development manager with a view to him helping create "high-value acquisition opportunities" for the firm.

According to Fairstone, Bourke - who has joined the consolidator from Capital and Trust - will work with selected companies "to drive their growth and future sale aspirations". It added he has experience in "straightforward acquisitions" as well as advising on complex mergers and opportunities for raising capital.  Bourke will be based in Fairstone's London office, with responsibility for working with suitable businesses nationally, but with a particular focus on the South East, Midlands and South West.  Fairstone chief executive Lee Hartley (pictured) said: "Following last year's £25...

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