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Meet Our Financial Experts

A dedicated team of professionals bringing decades of valuation expertise and analytical insight to help shape the next generation of financial analysts.

Leading Through Experience

Our approach to financial education stems from real-world experience in corporate finance, investment banking, and valuation consulting. We've worked with everything from startup valuations to multi-billion dollar M&A transactions.

"We believe the best way to learn valuation is through practical application combined with solid theoretical foundations. That's why our programmes focus on case studies from actual deals we've worked on."

Fennella Drumwright

Senior Valuation Specialist

Fennella spent twelve years at Deutsche Bank's corporate finance division before transitioning to education. She specializes in discounted cash flow models and has particular expertise in technology sector valuations.

CFA Charter, MSc Finance from London Business School. Previously valued over £2.8 billion in tech acquisitions.

Cordelia Blackthorne

Director of Education

Cordelia bridges the gap between complex financial theory and practical application. Her background includes eight years in equity research at Barclays, where she covered FTSE 250 companies across multiple sectors.

PhD in Financial Economics, Oxford. Former Vice President of Equity Research. Published author on comparable company analysis methodologies.

Our Collective Expertise

Between us, we've handled valuations across industries and deal sizes. This breadth of experience allows us to provide insights that textbooks simply can't match. Our upcoming programme in September 2025 will draw on these real experiences.

15+

Years Combined

Investment banking and corporate finance experience

£12B+

Transaction Value

Across M&A, IPOs, and private equity deals

8

Industry Sectors

From tech startups to established industrials