Steve Wills
With over 40 years in professional services in a Big 4 firm, Steve Wills brings industry expertise, board experience and a strong network that spans industries and geographies. He has a passion for helping businesses large and small win in the market with sales excellence and technology enablement. When not in the market Steve supports
Read MoreSam Smith
Sam is an entrepreneur who spent over 20 years building up a leading financial services firm as Founder and CEO, advising many businesses to help them grow. She has a passion for promoting inclusive workplace culture and diversity and inclusion. She loves everything to do with entrepreneurship and has a personal mission to get entrepreneurial
Read MoreSteven Scott
Steven is a founding Partner of Penta Capital LLP who specialise in funding private equity opportunities in the UK mid-market. Penta work alongside Toscafund, a global multi-asset manager, and have been active in platform investments, buyouts and take-private investments, mainly in the UK. Outside of work and spending time with family, very much including his
Read MoreJason Harvie
Having qualified as a chartered accountant Jason has put those skills to work across roles in private equity, investment banking, professional practice as well as serving as member of the Governing Council of ICAS. As an Investment Director on the Board, he is focused on supporting the development of Sumer Group into a UK and
Read MoreSheila Dean
As a progressive, personable and driven individual with a career spanning three decades, progressing from Trainee Accountant to CEO, to leading three management buyouts, Sheila has never compromised on the values at the heart of organisations or of herself as a business leader. Her dedication extends to additional endeavours including roles serving as a school
Read MoreJames Taylor
James’ background as an entrepreneur gives him a uniquely sympathetic view of the journey ambitious SMEs are on as he’s lived the opportunities and challenges these business’ face. More recently, he’s been able to combine that experience with building a boutique professional services firm, harnessing the power of technology, data and people to achieve growth.
Read MoreWarren Mead
Warren is a life-long accountant. He spent most of his career at a Big 4 firm, where he helped hundreds of businesses to raise funding and grow. As CEO and co-founder of Sumer, his main focus is to champion our clients and lead our exceptional colleagues. Warren is a passionate advocate of inclusion in the
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