Terry Downing

Highly experienced, personable and commercially focused finance executive with significant Board, M&A (acquisitions and disposals), business partnering and PMI management experience.

Strong track record of success in permanent and interim capacity in challenging and rapid growth environments. Significant Private Equity experience including exits. Planned and delivered large scale transformations.

Key characteristics include; • 25+ years in the UK & international Media and Technology sectors (B2B and B2C) • businesses models include advertising, sports marketing, print & publishing, content creation and distribution, IP management, TV broadcasting Incl PSB, ISP, tech services, creative post-production, financial services and professional services * significant debt raising and management experience incl covenants; investor and regular stakeholder management • Executive Board level roles held (20+ yrs, Private sector) include Interim Group MD/COO, Global CFO, Regional CFO and divisional Finance Director * significant private equity experience as an interim and permanent CFO • Non-Executive Board roles (10+ yrs, Private & Public sector, charities) inclusive of Audit Chair (Public and Charity sectors • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Specialties: Strategic planning, mergers & acquisitions (incl divestments and carve outs), PMI’s, Intellectual Property exploitation, PE or VC backed environments - growth and transformations, change management (business re-engineering, transformations and integration).