Our Team
John Bevan
John has 38 years banking experience and latterly undertook the role as the Global Head of Barclays Working Capital Products. In 2012, John Chaired the Asset Based Lending Committee, which now forms part of UK Finance. Currently the Managing Director of Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance and holds an Executive position on the Banks Exco Board.
John is passionate about helping businesses reach their full potential and having made a number of individual investments in companies over the years, it seemed a natural progression to set up Trade Acquisition Partners. The team brings together a wealth of experience from diverse backgrounds and with access to funding which we believe can provide consistent and sustainable growth. We are looking for long term relationships where all parties can share in the success.
johnb@taplimited.co.uk
+44(0)7775 554385
Sean Powell
Sean has over 35 year’s experience working in financial institutions.
During this time he has been heavily involved in supporting and overseeing numerous SME and mid-market transactions alongside management and financial sponsors.
Utilising his wide network, operational management and deal origination, Sean’s focus is aligned to strategic growth and acquisitions.
seanp@taplimited.co.uk
+44(0)7887 825155
James Hodkinson
James has worked for over 30 years within banking and Asset Based Finance.
He has experience working with businesses of all shapes and sizes and at all stages of their lifecycle. This ranges from assisting companies to achieve their strategic aims to working with under-performing companies to change their direction and fortunes.
James recognises that there can be many challenges and he is very passionate about finding solutions for the benefit of all stakeholders.
jamesh@taplimited.co.uk
+44(0)7940 222383
Ian Davidson
Ian works with the existing management team where relevant to help with strategy development and execution with a particular focus around route to market, sales and M&A support.
Operating across the UK , Ian’s involvement with our portfolio companies can vary based on the situation . Following an investment, helping build and deliver on agreed financial and operational plans. Ian has extensive experience at a senior executive level operating across Europe and the USA in both large corporate and smaller family owned private business’s
Prior to TAP, Ian was Group MD at small to mid-sized distribution business based in the North West where he was responsible for significant growth in sales and profitability as a result of operational improvements and the creation and execution of a buy and build strategy over a 4 year period. Prior to this he was the Head of Europe for a Large US publicly traded company. Earlier in his career he has led privately owned and publicly traded software and service companies along with a four year stint as a professional cricketer with Lancashire in the mid 80’s.
iand@taplimited.co.uk
+44(0)7710 300201
John Gillibrand
John has 40 years of Corporate Finance experience, recently retired as an M&A partner at RSM the International Accounting and business advisory practice.
John currently acts as Chairman for Trade Acquisition Partners and also has interests in two other businesses where he sits on the board. Johns focus is on strategic development including M&A strategy and funding requirements of the businesses he works with .
johng@taplimited.co.uk
+44(0)7793 378852