Alvarez & Marsal Appoints New Managing Director in EMEA Corporate Finance

Alvarez & Marsal has appointed Benjamin Robertson as managing director in its EMEA corporate finance division, joining the firm's Public Company Advisory team in London.

The appointment is seen as a significant boost to A&M's growing corporate finance business, which has been led by Jonathan Boyers since its growth under his leadership. According to sources, the global consultancy aims to build a market-leading corporate finance business with a reach that spans deep sector expertise and access to international investors and buyers.

Robertson brings a wealth of experience to the role, having advised on IPOs, fundraisings and strategic situations at Zeus Capital and boohoo. His appointment is expected to strengthen connections across A&M's teams and provide an excellent environment for colleagues and clients. The new managing director joins a team that has secured 30,000 sq ft of office space in Blackburn, with staff relocating from Winckley Square in Preston and Walker Office Park in the coming months.

The appointment of Benjamin Robertson to Alvarez & Marsal's EMEA corporate finance division is part of a broader strategy to expand the firm's capabilities and reach. Aiming to build a market-leading corporate finance business, A&M has been actively recruiting talent with deep sector expertise and established relationships with public markets investors. Jonathan Boyers, who led the growth of A&M's EMEA corporate finance business, described Robertson as 'a real leader, exceptionally experienced, calm under pressure'. This endorsement suggests that Boyers sees significant potential in Robertson's abilities, which will be crucial in driving the firm's ambitions forward. With Robertson on board, A&M is well-positioned to tap into his extensive network of public markets investors and leverage his expertise in advising on IPOs, fundraisings, and strategic situations.

Jonathan Boyers' endorsement of Benjamin Robertson as a 'real leader, exceptionally experienced, calm under pressure' suggests that the new managing director will be a key player in driving A&M's ambitions forward. With his extensive network of public markets investors and expertise in advising on IPOs, fundraisings, and strategic situations, Robertson is poised to strengthen connections across A&M's teams and provide an excellent environment for colleagues and clients. As staff relocate from Preston and Blackburn to the new headquarters in early 2027, Robertson will be tasked with leveraging his relationships with public markets investors to deliver independent, experienced advice to A&M's clients. However, it remains unclear how long Robertson will remain at the firm, as no official timeline has been announced for his departure or any potential successors.