Interpath has continued to accelerate the growth of its Advisory business in the UK with the appointment of Rob Connold and Neil McBride as Managing Directors.
Robert Connold joins Interpath after approaching nearly two decades with Deloitte where he was a Partner in the Debt and Capital Advisory practice, leading the firm’s support for privately-owned companies, including corporates, founder and family-owned, and private equity backed businesses. In his new role, Robert will be part of a thriving Debt and Capital Advisory team working with clients to secure debt facilities to support M&A, refinancing, growth, recapitalisation and special situations. The Deals practice in the UK has also promoted to Managing Director Tom Rawlinson and Rob Allard.
Neil McBride arrives from PwC and will join Interpath’s fast-growing Integration and Separation team and as part of the firm’s Value Creation practice. After more than 25 years in management and private equity consulting and nine years in industry, Neil will play a leading role in the build-out of Interpath’s Integration & Separation offering, which will typically come following or in the run-up to transactions, and in particular, will develop Interpath’s Operational Due Diligence proposition.
The announcement come as part of a wave of new senior appointments across Deals and the wider Advisory business that also include the arrival of the former Head of Debt and Capital Advisory at Deloitte in Ireland, John Doddy, and M&A Managing Director Tobias Huesmann in Munich.
Interpath’s Deals practice now comprises professionals across M&A, Transaction Services, Debt Advisory, and Integration & Separation. The team sits alongside Interpath’s core capabilities in Restructuring, Value Creation and Forensics, and is supported by cross-service line expertise in Valuations, Pensions, Tax, and Data & Technology.
Russ Worrall, Managing Director and Head of Advisory at Interpath in the UK, said: “We’re building a Deals practice and wider Advisory proposition that’s bold, integrated and truly international. Neil and Robert bring remarkable expertise and a strong track record of delivering value for clients across complex transactions. Their arrival further strengthens our award-winning UK team and reflects our commitment to investing in market-leading talent to support our clients through every stage of the deal lifecycle.”
Commenting on his appointment, Neil McBride said: “Interpath already has a strong and growing Transaction Services offering, with a focus on high-quality, mission-critical Financial Due Diligence. What we’re now building is a specialist Operational Due Diligence capability, the foundation for any successful Integration and Separation programme, and absolutely essential to unlocking long-term value in any acquisition or divestment.
“By getting involved at the very start of the deal process, we can help clients make better-informed decisions and deliver smoother, more efficient transitions. The timing is right. As private equity firms shift focus toward portfolio development and face increasing pressure to deliver returns, there’s a real opportunity to support them with deeper operational insight. I’m excited to help shape this capability and be part of a fast-growing, advisory firm that’s redefining what great advisory services look like.”
Speaking on his arrival at Interpath, Robert Connold added: “Interpath has made no secret of its intention to build a world-class Debt & Capital Advisory team with the ambition to become Europe’s leading independent adviser in this space. The debt and capital markets have evolved beyond recognition over the past 20 years and knowledgeable adviser to help guide businesses through what is now an incredibly complex environment is needed more than ever.
“What hasn’t changed is the need for trusted advice. Whether supporting corporates, founder-led businesses or private equity-backed companies, the fundamentals remain: helping clients secure the right capital solutions to enable growth, navigate change, and manage risk. I’m looking forward to contributing to the continued build-out of our offering and working with clients across the full spectrum of funding needs.”
