Andrew Ball - Managing Director

Secretary: Jayne Dunford - 0113 300 2694.

Background: Prior to joining LDC in 1996, Andrew worked for Price Waterhouse in the UK and USA and as an engineer with Rolls Royce.

Hobbies: Andrew enjoys playing golf (badly) and taking part in motor sport (too slowly).

Alex Bowden - Investment Director

Secretary: Diana Schofield - 020 7647 2035.

Background: Alex graduated from Leeds with a Degree in Economics & Politics before joining NM Rothschild. After five years with Rothschilds Alex joined 3i PLC where his private equity experience was further enhanced. Alex joined LDC in September 2002.

Hobbies: Alex rows, runs and scuba dives and enjoys watching rugby and football.

Craig Wilkinson - Investment Director

Secretary: Julie Harper - 0113 300 2695.

Background: Having gained a Law Degree at Hull University, Craig went on to qualify as a Chartered Accountant with Price Waterhouse. Craig has over 10 years experience working with Private Equity backed businesses having spent several years with Bank of Scotland and Rothschild, prior to joining LDC's Leeds office in 2002.

Hobbies: Craig is a keen golfer and enjoys most sports.

John Swarbrick - Senior Director

Secretary: Jayne Dunford - 0113 300 2694.

Background: Having gained a Degree in Economics at Leeds University John went on to qualify as a Chartered Accountant with Coopers & Lybrand. In 1994 he left to join Welbeck UK Limited as Finance Director. John joined LDC in 1998 to assist in opening the East Midlands office and moved to head up the Leeds office in 2000.

Hobbies: John enjoys playing golf and watching any sports, particularly cricket and rugby. He also enjoys reading contemporary fiction and biographies.