Gambit International, a leading business transformation partner for ambitious scale-ups, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Woodward as Managing Director. This strategic addition to the senior leadership team underscores Gambit’s continued investment in expanding its growth advisory offering, particularly in the areas of M&A, investment readiness, and financial transformation.
With more than 20 years of leadership experience across private equity, investment advisory, and corporate finance, Nick brings a rare blend of operational insight and commercial expertise that will be vital in supporting founders and leadership teams through complex growth journeys.
A Proven Leader Across the Deal Lifecycle
Nick’s extensive track record includes senior roles at global firms such as KPMG, Cerberus Capital Management, Dow Schofield Watts, The Gores Group, and Grant Thornton. He has led transformational mandates encompassing mergers and acquisitions, exit planning, international expansion, and financial restructuring—spanning sectors including FinTech, TMT, FMCG, Healthcare, Automotive, and Industrials.
Nick specialises in:
- Deal readiness and execution
- Exit strategy and management incentivisation
- International structuring and tax optimisation
- Cashflow forecasting and working capital management
- CFO-level leadership and finance function transformation
His hands-on approach and deep understanding of founder-led businesses make him uniquely positioned to guide companies through periods of accelerated growth and high-stakes transactions.
Gambit works with businesses navigating pivotal inflection points- from securing investment to preparing for exit. With Nick at the helm of its strategic advisory practice, Gambit will further enhance its ability to deliver actionable, commercially-focused solutions that create long-term enterprise value.
As Managing Director, Nick will lead the firm’s delivery of strategic growth programmes, collaborating with founders, boards, and investors to unlock potential and drive sustainable scale.
A Milestone in Gambit’s Evolution - “Nick’s appointment marks a significant milestone for Gambit as we continue to evolve with the needs of the ambitious companies we serve,” said Kelly Williamson, Co-Founder & CEO at Gambit. “His arrival strengthens our capability to deliver at the highest level and reflects our commitment to partnering with clients through every stage of their growth journey.”
Gambit is proud to welcome Nick to the team and looks forward to the leadership and vision he will bring to this exciting new chapter.
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