Dale leads LDC’s North West team, based in Manchester, and is responsible for identifying and supporting ambitious management teams looking to grow their businesses with the backing of a private equity partner. Dale is also a member of LDC’s Investment Committee.
Since joining LDC in 2012, Dale has supported a range of ambitious companies across multiple regions. This includes myHappymind, Panthera Biopartners, Uinsure, Talos360, CTI, Marmalade Game Studio, WCCTV, Omniplex, Rhino Products, Global Autocare, Mitrefinch, Team17, Pelsis, NBS, Sigmat, Adler & Allan and Seabrook.
He continues to support the businesses LDC has invested in through his role as non-executive director, where he advises on everything from long-term growth plans to stakeholder management.
After graduating from Keele University with a degree in Economics in 2001, he qualified as an accountant at EY within the firm’s audit and transaction services practices. He then moved to Deloitte, where he worked in corporate finance, advising on acquisitions, disposals and management buyouts across a variety of sectors.
Dale recently discussed how management teams in the North West can unlock growth in the current economy – Article featured in Business Live.
LDC backed our vision and ambition for the business five years ago and have been a collaborative and trusted partner ever since. The partnership has enabled us to invest significantly in the business and expand our presence, in particular in the US market which now represents half of our revenue.”
Awards
Private Equity Team of the Year
North West Dealmakers Awards 2026
ESG, diversity and innovation
WCCTV – BVCA Vision National Awards