Jay’s role is to hold the directors to account, chair board meetings and steer the business in the right direction. Jay is a non executive chairman of a variety of businesses with a global combined turnover in excess of 50 million pounds.

Gareth is one of the founding Directors and owners of the business. Having advised business owners on M&A activity and valuations since 2006, he has a wealth of experience in helping buyers and sellers of businesses across a range of sectors. Gareth qualified in 2011 with a Law Degree and subsequently a Masters Degree in International

Craig is one of the founding Directors and owners of the business. Having worked in management, and studying Law at University, Craig joined forces with Gareth keen to offer something new in Business Sales. Away from work, Craig enjoys spending time with his friends and family. Craig enjoys watching a variety of sports including Rugby League,

Natalie first started her career in Accounting upon gaining an apprenticeship studying AAT Level 2 back in 2012. Since then and upon joining Hilton Smythe in July 2014, she has worked in a varied accounting role, starting as an Accounts Assistant and working upwards to Head of Finance and now Group Finance Director. Natalie is now

Simon joined the team in 2021 As a Corporate Director, Simon works closely with our Corporate Clients at the early stage of their instruction to us to ensure they have an effective marketing strategy and have the correct marketing price. Simon has over 20 years experience in business sales, mergers and acquisitions, with most of

Nigel joined the team in 2022. Prior to joining Hilton Smythe Nigel had is own business brokerage in Spain and built it up to be the largest with 7 offices.  Nigel has over 20 years experience in business sales mergers and acquisitions and is thrilled to be part of Hilton Smythe’s Corporate Team helping clients