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Financial advisory firm HNH appoints new partner to support ambitious growth goals

Pam Gillies joins firm’s 28-strong team to support growing client base and seek new acquisitions

Financial advisory company HNH has appointed one of the sector’s most respected and experienced business strategists as partner as it drives its local and regional growth ambitions across the UK and Ireland
Pam Gillies with HNH founder and managing partner Wayne Horwood (right) and the firm's executive chairman Eamonn Donaghy (Kelvin Boyes)

Financial advisory company HNH has appointed one of the sector’s most respected and experienced business strategists as partner as it drives its local and regional growth ambitions across the UK and Ireland.

As HNH’s new head of strategic planning and business advisory, Pam Gillies and the team will help clients navigate trading complexities successfully, seize new opportunities and achieve sustainable growth.

HNH is one of the north’s most successful multi-disciplinary corporate finance advisory firms, providing industry-leading expertise in deal advisory, strategic business planning, transaction services, debt advisory and taxation services.

In recent years, it has been responsible for guiding some of the region’s most successful deals, including acting as lead adviser to the shareholders of Robinson Services on its sale to Bidvest Noonan and advising Xperience Group on its investment from Bowmark Capital and supporting it through further strategic acquisitions.

In 2019, HNH opened an office in Edinburgh, providing Scottish SMEs with access to senior corporate finance professionals and has further plans for expansion.

With a career spanning more than 25 years, Pam has demonstrated an ability to help clients set clear corporate goals and objectives, and define and action successful strategic plans to deliver profitability and long-term growth.



She said: “Joining HNH represents an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, dedicated to excellence, with a clear intent to lead the sector by providing best-in-class service for new and existing clients.

“Strategic business planning has never been more important to our clients and the local economy, and I look forward to leveraging my experience to drive strategic growth, while also maintaining a focus on financial discipline and operational excellence and to support the HNH team to realise our collective goal for growth.”

Wayne Horwood, managing partner and HNH founder, added: “With Pam leading our strategic planning and business advisory services offering, we will be able to deliver even greater value to our clients, through a broader service offering.

“Her appointment reflects our commitment to ensuring that our clients receive the highest level of strategic support. As we continue to grow and evolve, Pam will play a pivotal role in shaping our future and in further driving the success of our clients.”