Key People

laura.howes@keycapitalpartners.co.uk

0113 426 4116

Leeds

13 Park Place

Leeds

LS1 2SJ

Having spent 8 years in Corporate Finance before joining Key, Laura originally joined the firm to lead origination efforts and is now in charge of all things finance and operations. When she’s not managing the purse strings of the firm, you can guarantee Laura will either be doing something creative such as whipping up a fancy dress outfit or planning her next trip to her beloved Valencia!

sandeep.banga@keycapitalpartners.co.uk

0203 334 9811

London

Scott House, Suite 1 The Concourse

London

SE1 7LY

Having spent his early career as a corporate finance advisor, Sandeep subsequently spent five years at Homeserve Plc as Head of Corporate Development (if you want to know about boilers and home services, Sandeep is your man). Sandeep joined Key in 2021 and is based in our London office. He is a dedicated Liverpool FC armchair fan, enjoys making ice cream and pretending to love the gym.

james.excell@keycapitalpartners.co.uk

0203 334 9811

London

Scott House, Suite 1 The Concourse

London

SE1 7LY

After James’ boyhood dreams of playing professional sport failed to materialise, he did the next best thing and became an Accountant. Prior to Key, James spent the best part of a decade supporting small and medium sized businesses through turnarounds, restructurings, acquisitions and disposals. Despite the accumulating airmiles, a life in consulting was not for James and he joined the team in 2016.

matt.tice@keycapitalpartners.co.uk

0113 426 4115

Leeds

13 Park Place

Leeds

LS1 2SJ

Matt is a corporate financier turned private equity investor, joining the Leeds team in 2018. Rumour has it that Matt has never turned down an invitation for a beer so is a great contact to have on your networking list. Whilst his hometown football club Rushden & Diamonds doesn’t always deliver, Matt has completed several of Key’s successful current and realised investments over the past 5 years.

mike.fell@keycapitalpartners.co.uk

0203 334 9811

London

Scott House, Suite 1 The Concourse

London

SE1 7LY

After 35 years working in private equity Mike wonders if he’s seen it all, but the truth is no one day is the same. He can’t believe he is still learning on the job. Mike is at his best working with business owners and management teams. Mike co-founded Key Capital in 2007.

hannah.kirkup@keycapitalpartners.co.uk

0113 426 4120

Leeds

13 Park Place

Leeds

LS1 2SJ

Hannah joined in 2022 from Deloitte. Hannah’s background in debt advisory provides an alternative perspective on life, having worked alongside entrepreneurs and management teams across a range of sectors. Despite being a regular member of the local netball team, she has a surprising tendency to drop things but has proven to be more than a capable pair of hands with us so far.

philip.duquenoy@keycapitalpartners.co.uk

0203 334 9811

London

Scott House, Suite 1 The Concourse

London

SE1 7LY

Unlike most of the Key team, Phil has actually had a real job. After an early career as an investor, Phil joined the management team of a pharmaceutical services business which received private equity investment, successfully grew and was sold to a trade player. After a few years sampling wines and bike tracks in Normandy, Phil re-joined the investment world and the Key team in 2012. Into music or guitars? Phil is the man to speak to.

owen.trotter@keycapitalpartners.co.uk

0113 426 4110

Leeds

13 Park Place

Leeds

LS1 2SJ

A co-founder of Key in 2007, Owen has now stepped back from the day-to-day but remains an investment committee member (and a dedicated Lincoln City FC fan).

tom.lamb@keycapitalpartners.co.uk

0203 574 4970

London

Scott House, Suite 1 The Concourse

London

SE1 7LY

Tom chairs both our business and investment committee meetings. He joined Key in 2010 having spent over 35 years in private equity.

shazia.urquhart@keycapitalpartners.co.uk

0113 426 4110

Leeds

13 Park Place

Leeds

LS1 2SJ

Shaz has over ten years of administrative experience and has a dogged determination to ensure that operations run efficiently. Outside work she enjoys spending time with her family, watching box sets and caring for her dog.