About Us – Meet the team
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From our leadership team to our frontline advisors, we're united by one goal; making business transitions smoother, smarter and more successful. We’re a friendly bunch and all have different areas of expertise, so feel free to contact the team directly with any questions or queries you may have.
Below you will find the key members of our team.
Jayesh Patel
Chairman
Gareth Smyth
CEO
Craig Graham
Operations Director
Muhammad Mustafa
Corporate Finance Director
Rukhsana Husain
Senior Commercial Finance Broker
Songul Elkanat
Commercial Finance Broker
Simon Danvers
Corporate Director
Belinda Daniels
Partnership Director
Katie Holt
Deal Executive
Oscar Maxfield
Mergers & Acquisitions Associate
Emma Flood
Account Manager
Elle Grime
Research Analyst
Sandra Roberts
Executive Assistant
Tommy Sweeney
Marketing Manager
Tony Owen
Head of Design & Brand
Reputation is driven by you
It has been a pleasure working with Rukhsana, her customer service was impeccable and she made the process quite seamless. She understood what I needed and was happy to give solid advice so that I was able to make an informed decision. I would highly recommend her.
In February 2025, the sale was successfully completed to the satisfaction of all parties. I cannot recommend HS enough, their expertise, efficiency, and exceptional client service set them apart. A special mention must go to Katie, her dedication, professionalism, and unwavering commitment made all the difference.
A great service was provided by Katie. She was very tenacious and on the case to ensure all partners, including myself, kept on going to completion!
Hilton Smythe provided a very professional service. Extremely patient with all the questions we had and extremely helpful.
Great team who were easy to work with, they demonstrated good open lines of communication and worked hard to ensure a smooth transition was achieved.
Hilton Smythe made the selling of our business a seamless process from beginning to end. Their staff were friendly, and proficient throughout, and our thanks to Katie who was always there to help with any query, and went the extra mile!
Buy a Business
We can help you identify acquisition opportunities that align with your growth plans.
Sell a Business
We help business owners maximise shareholder value by managing the entire selling lifecycle.
Finance a Business
Whether you need commercial finance for a merger, acquisition or a growth project – our commercial finance team are here.