William Cullum

Director

William Cullum is a very experienced corporate adviser. Prior to joining Corfin, William was a partner at Brunswick advising several companies including HMV, Dairy Crest, Corus, MyTravel, The Body Shop, Carrefour, Numico, FKI, Marshalls, William Hill and Amec.

His brief included the planning and execution of communications strategy, ranging from advice on results and AGMs to investor relations, complex transactions, M&A and crisis management.

Prior to his career in PR, William was a rated investment analyst while at Paribas, covering the retail sector. William is Oxford educated and, after a couple of years in trade journalism, started his City career by joining one of the leading stockbrokers, de Zoete & Bevan.

Transaction Experience:

M&A:

Sales of United Biscuits; UBS's acquisition of Paine Webber; L'Oreal's acquisition of The Body Shop; Defence of Esporta; William Hill's acquisition of Stanley Betting.

Bid:

The Body Shop and Grupo Omnilife; Waterstone's acquisition of Ottaker's; HMV and private equity.

IPO:

Aisi Realty Public.