We are working with a founder-owned, boutique media agency (based London) that is preparing for a sale to private equity and is seeking an experienced M&A professional to lead the transaction end to end.

The client is looking for a senior individual with in-house M&A or corporate development experience, ideally gained within the media, marketing, or adjacent services sectors. This person will take ownership of the sale process, working closely with the Founder/Owner and Finance Director, and will be responsible for shaping and executing the transaction from preparation through to completion.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the full private equity sale process end to end
• Preparing the business for sale (equity story, materials, positioning)
• Managing advisers and third parties (corporate finance, legal, tax, etc.)
• Acting as the central point of coordination between the owner, FD, and PE bidders
• Supporting negotiations, diligence, and completion

Ideal background:

• Proven experience in in-house M&A, corporate development, or transaction leadership
• Strong understanding of private equity processes
• Media, marketing services, or related sector experience strongly preferred
• Commercial, hands-on, and comfortable operating in a lean, owner-managed environment

This is a highly visible role with significant influence over the outcome of the transaction, and a rare opportunity to lead a PE sale in a growing, entrepreneurial business.

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