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How does IT and tech affect strategic exits and high-value deals? Find out in our exclusive M&A masterclass.
If you’re a founder, CEO, or shareholder looking to maximise returns and navigate negotiations with confidence this webinar is for you. In this informative panel discussion, our experts will cover the issue from three perspectives:
➤ Preparing for sale or investment. Your digital infrastructure – including cyber security, data maturity, AI implementations, and scalable systems – directly impact valuation and buyer confidence. So how do you make your business easily digestible?
➤ Preparing for acquisition. What are the red flags to look out for, and what are the best pathways to a smooth integration of a newly acquired business? What should buyers look out for during due diligence?
➤ Advisors. Articulating a company’s digital maturity, cyber security resilience, and tech scalability is now essential to shaping investor narratives and defending valuations in mid-market transactions. How does an advisors translate IT complexity into commercial value?
There will be an opportunity to submit questions in advance, as well as ask questions anonymously during the live Q&A.
2026 will have opportunities both for buyers and sellers of well-positioned, well-managed mid-sized businesses. And IT and tech are instrumental, whichever side you’re on. Join us our seasoned experts for an informative look at M&A and exit – exclusively for mid-sized business leaders.
Speakers
CEO Freeman Clarke | Moderator
Graeme co-founded Freeman Clarke in 2012. Previously, he ran IT services businesses, built commercial software products, and was a corporate CIO and non-executive director. He develops and leads our strategic partnerships, and he is an expert on the IT and security needs of mid-sized businesses.
Technology strategy for growth and valuation | Panellist
Gerry leads Freeman Clarke’s South East team of experienced CIOs and CTOs. He helps organisations use technology to drive growth, improve performance and unlock long term value, delivering practical IT strategies that support operational efficiency, transformation and commercial outcomes.
Investment Director | YFM | Panellist
Sophie is Portfolio Director at YFM, collaborating with our diverse portfolio companies to drive growth and deliver strategic value.
AI, cyber security and risk governance expert | Panellist
Gavin is a board level CIO, CTO and CISO with deep expertise in AI, cyber security and technology transformation. With a PhD in Machine Learning and experience across scale ups and complex organisations, he helps leaders strengthen technology strategy, manage risk and build resilient platforms that support sustainable growth.
Technology execution and product platforms specialist | Panellist
Alex works with organisations to deliver rapid technology change, leading the development of scalable platforms and market ready products. With deep experience across regulated and high growth environments, he helps leadership teams turn technology strategy into practical execution that supports growth, investment and long term value.
Business transformation and change delivery specialist | Panellist
Steve is a technology and business leader with deep experience in digital transformation and change delivery. He helps organisations translate technology strategy into measurable business outcomes by aligning culture, operations and delivery, ensuring transformation programmes support performance and long term value.
