Former HSBC player to take up non-exec role at Endless

A FORMER high flyer at HSBC has joined Yorkshire-based private equity fund Endless as a non-executive director.

Wayne Bowser will help the firm develop its strategy and offering to the UK market and provide the management team with advice on their growth strategy.

Garry Wilson, managing partner, said: “The recruitment of Wayne marks a major development for Endless.

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“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.”

Mr Bowser becomes the second non-executive director at Endless, joining chairman Peter Yendell, a former partner at 3i.

He said: “I am absolutely delighted to be joining this terrific business.

“With its exceptionally strong brand and energetic team, Endless enjoys a pre-eminent position in the market place and is platformed for greater success.”

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Mr Bowser spent 40 years at HSBC and held positions including regional director for the North of England and latterly as deputy head of commercial banking based in Canary Wharf.

His non-executive directorships include WJT Insurance Brokers Limited, Beal Homes and Harratts.

He also sits on the board of Leeds and Partners, Bradford Grammar School, the cancer charity Marie Curie and is chairman of the board of trustees for the multi-million pound regeneration of the Piece Hall in Hali- fax.

Mr Wilson founded Endless with Darren Forshaw in Leeds in 2005 with the backing of property entrepreneur David Newett.

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Endless now has offices in Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham and London’s May- fair.

It is currently investing its third fund of £220m and recently acquired Lancashire-based James Briggs, one of Europe’s largest consumer chemical and aerosol manufacturers.

The Endless portfolio comprises businesses with combined revenues of £1.5bn and 12,000 employees.

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