Endless appoints Bowser as non-exec director

UK-based private equity firm Endless has appointed Wayne Bowser to the position of non-executive director. Bowser joins Peter Yendell as the second non-executive director at Endless which is currently investing its third fund.

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Private equity fund Endless LLP is pleased to announce the appointment of Wayne Bowser to the position of Non Executive Director. Wayne will focus on helping the firm develop its strategy and offering to the UK market and provide the Endless management team with advice on their continuing growth strategy. Wayne joins Peter Yendell as the second Non Executive Director at Endless which is currently investing its third fund of £220 million.

Wayne is a former senior executive director at HSBC Bank plc where his experiences included the funding and support of international acquisitive growth, leading multi-national and domestic turnaround situations, strategic planning and leading change. Wayne enjoys a strong personal reputation for integrity, building relationships and business advocacy. Since leaving HSBC Wayne has undertaken a number of NED and community – support roles.

Garry Wilson, Managing Partner at Endless, commented: “The recruitment of Wayne marks a major development for Endless. We have known Wayne for almost 20 years and witnessed the growth he was able to achieve at HSBC. His energy, contact base and ability to nurture talent will be very valuable to us at a time when we are growing quickly and are on the verge of several new business developments.”

Wayne Bowser added “I am absolutely delighted to be joining this terrific business. With its exceptionally strong brand and energetic team, Endless LLP enjoys a pre-eminent position in the market place and is platformed for greater success.”

Media enquiries:
Endless LLP
Lindsey Lamb
Lindsey.lamb@endlessllp.com
+44 (0) 113 210 4000

Garry Wilson
garry.wilson@endlessllp.com +44 7785 225147
Wayne Bowser
wayne.bowser@endlessllp.com +44 7771 840558

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Endless LLP
About Endless LLP
Endless LLP is a hands on private equity investor which is currently investing its third fund of £220m. Established in 2005, Endless has offices in London, Leeds, Birmingham and Manchester. Endless has a reputation for investing into “special situations” opportunities, encompassing non-core companies from larger groups and businesses with financial or operational difficulties. Current and past Endless investments include Crown Paints, Karro Foods, Bathstore, The Works and Liberata. It recently acquired Oldham based business James Briggs, one of Europe’s largest consumer chemical and aerosol manufacturers. The Endless portfolio comprises businesses with combined revenues of £1.5 billion and 12,000 employees.