’I’m delighted that we continue to attract this calibre of young talent to the group,’ says chief executive
Atec Group has appointed Max Bullen-Smith as its new head of M&A.
Bullen-Smith will support the firm with its M&A strategy, identifying suitable targets and managing the due diligence and integration of the businesses.
He joins from Ardonagh, where he has spent the last six years of his career.
The appointee was previously the investments director and head of special projects at the broker and latterly head of M&A at Ardoangh Specialty.
Brendan Devine, chief executive at Atec, said: “I’m delighted to welcome another stellar hire to the expansive Atec management team.
“Bullen-Smith is an ambitious high achiever. An impressive individual with a strong track record in successful M&A integrations.”
M&A strategy
Atec said his appointment showed its “commitment to M&A as a core part of its growth strategy”, following investment by PE backers Perwyn earlier this year.
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Devine added: “Atec’s plan will see us triple again in the next five years from a combination of M&A and organic growth to become a top 10 insurance broker.
“I’m delighted that we continue to attract this calibre of young talent to the group.”
His career began in 2019, when he joined a local north London newspaper after graduating from the University of Sheffield with a first-class honours degree in journalism.
He took up the position of deputy news editor at Insurance Times in March 2023, before being promoted to his current role in May 2024.View full Profile
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