Corporate Development is where we began – and it remains our core. For over a decade, we’ve redefined the function: not just M&A execution, but the full value-creation spectrum – strategy, origination, integration, divestment, and capital reallocation. Across industries, listed businesses, and PE portcos, we’ve built the market as much as we’ve served it.
We understand what Corporate Development looks like: the front-end of value creation - strategy, origination, commercial thinking - and the back-end too: integration, divestment, capital reallocation. It requires intellectual edge and operational nerve.
Private equity funds and corporates alike trust us to reduce risk, because we know this market.
Our networks run deep. Our referencing is forensic. And our hires deliver.We’ve worked across every major industry, with acquirers and divestors, PLCs and PE. Whether you’re building a team from scratch, hiring a Head of Corp Dev post-acquisition, or trying to find that rare operator who can do both strategy and deals; we’ve delivered it.
We’re not just in the market. We’ve shaped it.
We hire within this space across UK, US, DACH, Benelux, France, Nordics, and Southern Europe.
Speak with us about:
Chief Corporate Development Officer
Head of Corporate Development/M&A
Corporate Development & M&A (all levels)
Origination Leads (all levels)
Deal Leads (all levels)
M&A Integration (all levels)
Looking for expertise that can shape your next deal or deliver long-term strategic value? Our team is ready to connect you with the leaders who make it happen.
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Jen has been a really valuable partner. She has a real understanding of what success looks like, takes time to help shape thinking with her deep market experience, and delivers focused searches with pace, strong communication and positive energy throughout.
Mark Best Chief Corporate Development Officer
Citation
I’ve known Jen and Phipps Cameron for nearly 10 years. They’ve twice placed me in new roles, and have supported on hires across at least half a dozen permanent and temporary positions. Jen is my first call when I need to make a new hire. I can rely on her to be proactive, organised and produce a field of well-qualified and well-vetted candidates quickly. Jen’s positivity and energy make it a pleasure to work with her. Phipps Cameron are my go-to recruiter given their depth and breadth of relationships in the Corporate Development space – and I’d recommend them as a leader in this field.
Dom Beale Head of Corporate Development
Ideagen
I phoned Phipps Cameron to find us strong candidates to add to our M&A team. The ability to originate acquisitions, and for there to be a good cultural fit was important for us. Jordan found us a host of candidates rapidly, all of whom showed well. Throughout the process Jordan was fast, responsive, and professional, always ensuring progress at pace.
Global Head of M&A
Smiths plc
Partnering with Phipps Cameron has been seamless. Their ability to consistently deliver top-tier financial, transformational, and M&A professionals has been outstanding. They truly understand the demands of a dynamic, high-growth wealth management business and they deliver with precision, speed, and integrity. Every hire they've sourced has elevated our leadership and helped us drive meaningful results.
