Regional Development Manager

Giles is responsible for Par’s expansion into Yorkshire and the North of England. This includes building Par’s investor network within the region, deal origination, investment appraisal, due diligence, fundraising, investment execution, and looking at how Par can have more of an impact in the region, by working with key stakeholders and startups to support them in tackling the challenges they currently face. 

Background

Giles is a serial entrepreneur, having founded and scaled a handful of tech companies, raising both angel and VC money. Following his entrepreneurial journey, Giles joined NorthInvest and created the South Yorkshire Angel Hub, working with early stage startups across the North of England raise angel investment, before taking up his current role as Regional Development Manager for Par Equity. He is leading Par Equity's expansion into Yorkshire and the North of England. Giles has a BA in Business Management from Newcastle University.

Outside of work, Giles is an avid football fan, (Sheffield United fan), but also a big all round sports fan, adrenaline junkie, loves exploring new places, cooking, spending time with family and friends and is even looking to launch his own travelling book……one day!