Bill’s career spans over four decades in financial services, starting as a junior bank clerk and progressing to senior roles at Clydesdale Bank and Aberdeen Asset Management (AAM). In 2009, during the turbulence of the global financial crisis, he made the bold decision to establish Maven, leading a buyout of the private equity division of AAM.
Maven has subsequently established itself as a significant player in the private equity market and helped address a key funding gap for smaller ambitious UK companies. Over a decade later the company was sold for £100 million in 2021, and the firm is now on course to have invested £1 billion in high growth businesses by the end of 2025. Throughout this journey, Bill has applied a strategic mindset and a willingness to embrace risk and act decisively for the good of the company and its investors.
In this episode, Bill reflects on the challenges and achievements of his own entrepreneurial career. He shares practical insights on what it takes to translate vision into results, including navigating uncertainty, fostering innovation, and maintaining focus on long term business goals.
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