Advisory Panel

David is the Founder and Managing Partner of Scott Capital Partners. Previously, he founded Vestra Wealth, overseeing growth from zero in 2007 to £20bn of assets and £100 million revenue when he retired from the firm after its purchase by the LGT Group. In 2016 he also founded specialist Impact Investing business Tribe Impact Capital and is currently its Chairman.

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Before setting up Vestra Wealth, he was a Managing Director at UBS Wealth Management from 2004 to 2007 after its acquisition of Scott Goodman Harris, which he co-founded in 1998 and was the Managing Partner there. He is an active private investor in many start-ups in sustainable and renewable energy sectors, and an advisory board member to a small number of companies.

Ed leads Bowbridge, an advisory consultancy, from a financial and operational perspective, including the investment arm of the business. He sits on the board of multiple companies, working closely with owners and management teams of high-profile consumer-facing brands over the long-term to enhance business operations, improve profitability and maximise shareholder value. 

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Ed has been involved in the funding, acquisition, sale or IPO of over 50 businesses and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants for England and Wales.

James is the founder and CEO of Birchstone, a financial services company that helps businesses manage currency risk, commercial finance and cash management through smart technology and a client-first approach.

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Before starting Birchstone, James built and led the Corporate & Institutional Treasury business at Investec. What began from scratch grew into a market-leading treasury operation in the UK, generating over £60million in revenue and managing a £3.5billion deposit book. James also served on the Corporate Bank Executive Committee.

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Over the years, James has learned a lot about what helps companies succeed and what tends to hold them back. He is passionate about mentoring, building strong teams and creating environments where people can do their best work.

Corin started his career at Deloitte in international tax before joining Coutts & Co initially working on tax structuring before joining the front office as a private banker. Corin moved to Deutsche Bank in 2012 where he ran the High Net Worth team working with some of the UK's wealthiest families. Corin has been with Bellecapital since September 2020 heading up the UK business as Managing Partner and CEO.

Adrian Treacy
Founder & CEO, ICG Medical

Adrian Treacy is the Founder and CEO of ICG Medical, a global healthcare recruitment and workforce solutions business headquartered in the UK. Under his leadership, ICG Medical has expanded operations across Ireland, India, South Africa, China, the Philippines, Japan, Australia, Canada, the USA, and Mexico, delivering tailored staffing solutions to healthcare providers worldwide.

ICG Medical covers all specialties across primary care, secondary care, and homecare services, supporting both public and private sector organisations through its market-leading recruitment brands.

Adrian’s vision for ICG extends beyond business. He is also the founder of the ICG Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the group, committed to helping children in poverty around the world through education, healthcare access, and support programs.

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