The rise of the independent advisory boutique has changed the landscape of investment banking and requires talent that is able to deliver exceptional advice and create transactions of lasting value to their clients within the increasing scrutiny of regulation and the media. We have helped many of these boutiques start and substantially grow their businesses in Europe.
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Amanda Smithson
Managing Partner
Amanda Smithsonamanda.smithson@blackwoodgroup.com+44 (0)20 7220 0273LondonAmanda is the Managing Partner and a member of the Investment Banking, Private Equity, Board and Executive Assessment Practices. She advises on leadership development, team effectiveness and senior appointments across investment banking, private equity and the boardroom. Prior to Blackwood, Amanda worked at Morgan Stanley; she spent ten years in Mergers & Acquisitions in London and New York before becoming COO of the Investment Banking Division EMEA. She is a certified professional executive coach, Meyler Campbell Mastered, AC and WABC accredited and qualified with the British Psychological Society in psychometrics, including Hogan, FIRO-B, NEO PI-R, Wave, G-LJI, LJI, Implicitly®, TKI and MBTI®.
Prior experience: Morgan Stanley.
Education: English and Law at the University of Cambridge.
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Nigel Lloyd
Associate Partner
Nigel Lloydnigel.lloyd@blackwoodgroup.com+44 (0)20 7220 0284LondonNigel leads the Investment Banking and Infrastructure Practices and is a member of the Financial Services Practices. He focuses on recruiting senior Investment Banking professionals across M&A, sector coverage and leveraged finance. Within Investment Banking, he focuses on recruiting senior professionals covering M&A, sector and country coverage, and leveraged finance. Across Infrastructure, he is responsible for advising on senior appointments across all verticals.
Prior experience: Global executive search firm; Close Brothers (now DC Advisory).
Education: English Literature at University College London.