FORESIGHT 4 VCT PLC - Foresight Group

Gary Fraser
Is a chartered accountant and a chartered fellow of the Securities Institute. He worked with Ernst &
Young between 1993 and 1999, predominantly in the audit and risk assurance and corporate finance
areas. He joined ISIS Asset Management plc in 1999 and was responsible for the provision of company
secretarial services for several investment companies including two of the Baronsmead VCTs. He joined
Foresight GP in September 2004 as group finance director and was appointed a partner in September
2005.
Nigel Aitchison
Joined Foresight GP in 2008 as a partner. He is a member of the Investment Committee and is
responsible for market opportunity analysis and customer and supplier contracting. Prior to joining
Foresight GP, Nigel was a board director of both Shanks Waste Management Ltd, with annual turnover
in excess of £130 million and employing over 800 people, and Shanks PFI Investments Limited, where
he was until January 2008 responsible for all operational and business development functions related to
projects financed under the Private Finance Initiative (PFI) for public procurement.
Russell Healey
Has three years’ experience of private equity and corporate finance. He spent ten years in technology
and marketing management positions, including four years with Thomson Financial. He has a classics
degree from Exeter University and an MBA from London Business School. He joined Foresight GP in
October 2007.
James Livingston
Joined Foresight GP in 2007 from Deloitte’s Strategy Consulting team where he advised businesses in
the healthcare and technology sectors. Prior to joining Deloite James spent a year as a professional
athlete rowing for Great Britain. He has a first class degree in Natural Sciences and Management from
Cambridge University and holds the CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting.
Tom Thorp
Joined Foresight GP in 2008. Tom has over 5 years experience in financial analysis and due diligence
reporting with KPMG’s Transaction Services and Restructuring teams both in London and Munich. He
has advised on a wide range of industries, performing acquisition and vendor due diligence as well as
advising on company refinancings and working capital exercises for demergers and AIM listings. Tom is
a Chartered Accountant and graduated from Edinburgh University with a degree in Business Studies and
Accountancy.
James Samworth
Joined Foresight GP in 2010. James is a first class Cambridge graduate with an MBA from London
Business School. He spent 10 years at Corus in operations management and leading key commercial
accounts supplying steel construction and manufactured goods to customers. He has investment
experience within banking and private equity in the environmental, natural resources and industrial
sectors, gained at Deutsche Bank, Lyceum Capital Partners and Next Wave Ventures.
Matt Smith
Matt joined Foresight GP in 2010 from Rothschild where he spent 6 years working as a corporate finance
adviser. Matt graduated from Oxford University in Biological Sciences and Physiology. During his time
there, he rowed in the Oxford Cambridge Boat Race four times.
Darrel Connell
Darrel joined Foresight GP’s private equity team from Grant Thornton in 2010. At Grant Thornton he
specialised in helping high growth business raise capital and development funding. Prior to Grant
Thornton, Darrel was part of the start-up team at Joost, the internet TV company established by the
Skype founders. Darrel holds a Business Accounting Qualification from CIMA and is currently an advisor
to the Imbiba Partnership, an investment partnership focused on the leisure sector. Darrel graduated
from Nottingham University in Politics.
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