As part of the Chairman’s Network partnership programme, LDC will be the sole private equity Partner, contributing investment and business growth expertise.

LDC has 11 UK offices, a Hong Kong presence, and a current portfolio of 60+ businesses valued in excess of £2billion. During their 30 year history LDC has primarily focused upon supporting management teams that wish to complete a management buyout or that require growth capital to help their business with acquisition and development plans. In 2011 LDC completed 17 transactions and invested over £300m of equity in UK SMEs.

As part of the two year partnership deal, LDC will be an active participant in the Network’s events and private equity discussions, and will look to co-host networking and educational events at their London offices.

LDC will be joining existing Partners Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management, nortons – a leading accountancy firm, Incisive Edge - business growth consultancy and Hayward & Associates - executive search specialists to offer members their collective expertise, experience and contacts in order to promote business growth and success.

Tim Farazmand, Managing Director, LDC commented on the agreement:

 “LDC has a heritage of working with ambitious and forward thinking UK based management teams who lead growing businesses, so joining The Chairman’s Network is a natural extension of our existing network, and one where we believe there will be a mutually beneficial partnership. We look forward to meeting members at the various events and to working alongside the other eminent partnership firms.” 

Caroline Hayward, Managing Director of The Chairman’s Network, said: “We are delighted that LDC has joined us and the 2 year term confirms their long-term commitment to the network and its members.  LDC’s range of services, lengthy experience and track record will be invaluable to our members and we look forward to a successful and mutually rewarding partnership.”

About The Chairman’s Network
The Chairman's Network enables the leaders of growth-oriented businesses to succeed more quickly by leveraging the collective expertise, experience and contacts of other members and partners. It is an exclusive, community of 5000+ Chairmen, CEOs, Non-Executives and Independent Directors and includes Partners who are capable of helping growth-oriented business rise to business challenges in the essential areas of Financial Management, Venture Capital, Legal, Accounting and Executive Search. Membership is via annual subscription and benefits include networking, deal flow, M&A, advice, appointments and invitations to private events.

For more information visit www.chairmansnetwork.com.

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