We are delighted to share the success of our recent event, hosted by Savant Recruitment Experts in partnership with HMT LLP and Coutts, at the prestigious Royal Air Force Club in London. The evening, themed Per Ardua Ad Astra—"Through struggle to the stars"—brought together industry leaders to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of investment.

The event featured insightful discussions on the evolving landscape of private equity, wealth management, and strategic investment. Our distinguished speakers, Ricky Lane (representing Wendy Hart) and Fahad Kamal, shared their invaluable perspectives on the opportunities and challenges facing UK businesses today, offering strategic advice on how to identify the future stars of investment and navigate a competitive market.

Key topics included:

• What Private Equity Seeks in Potential Investments: A deep dive into how private equity firms identify promising businesses and shape market value.
• Market Sentiment and Sector Characteristics: How sector dynamics influence investment decisions and the appetite of private equity.
• Portfolio Strategy: Insights into how investment strategies vary when managing broad portfolios, and where CIOs look for future investment opportunities.
• UK Business Landscape: The critical challenges and promising opportunities for UK businesses today, with strategic advice for leaders aiming to achieve high valuations.

The evening was also an incredible opportunity for networking, bringing together some of the brightest minds from across the finance and technology sectors. It was a pleasure to connect with so many talented professionals, and we greatly appreciate the engaging discussions and new connections formed.