LDC has evolved considerably since 1981 and has, over time, developed into the leading UK regional mid-market private equity house. Its current portfolio of over 60 businesses valued in excess of £2billion and a transaction run rate of 15-20 transactions per annum make LDC one of the most active private equity businesses in the UK. The Executive Team, led by Darryl Eales, is responsible for the operational and strategic development of the business.
Darryl Eales - Chief Executive Officer
PA: Cheryl Cooper - +44 (0)20 7758 3721
Email: ccooper@ldc.co.uk
Patrick Sellers - Deputy Chief Executive & Chief Investment Officer
PA: Kathy Winstanley - +44 (0)20 7758 3740
Email: psellers@ldc.co.uk
Candida Morley - Chief Portfolio Officer
Email: cmorley@ldc.co.uk
Martin Draper - UK New Business Managing Director
PA: Sue Giles - +44 (0)121 237 6502
Email: mdraper@ldc.co.uk
Andrew Sandars - Operations Director
Email: asandars@ldc.co.uk
Chris Hurley - UK Portfolio Managing Director
PA: Barbara Cuthbert - +44 (0)121 237 6503 (Birmingham) / Cheryl Cooper +44 (0)207 758 3721 (London)
Email: churley@ldc.co.uk
Craig Wilkinson - Managing Director
PA: Jane Wai - +852 3416 4402
Email: cwilkinson@ldc.co.uk
Having clocked up over 30 years in business as a generalist private equity player, LDC has invested in a wide range of companies from every sector. Here are an example of some recent transactions:
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Read more about our experience and success in over 10 different sectors.