Press Release
Global technology, media and telecommunications expert joins Grant Thornton as partner
02 Sep 2024
Leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP has bolstered its technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) M&A offering with the appointment of Nathan Reay as partner.
Nathan is an Investment Banker and former C-suite executive with over 20 years’ experience in global strategy and M&A, during which time he has been based in Hong Kong, Sydney and London. Nathan’s previous roles have included leading Strategy for national and international multi-platform media companies, overseeing global technology and media joint ventures across various sectors, and sitting on the Investment Committee and Board of a consumer technology-focused venture capital (VC) fund.
Additionally, he has been on the advisory board of a number of technology, e-commerce and content platforms, and served as acting CEO of various TMT investments post-acquisition. Nathan was also a Managing Partner/Founder of a boutique M&A corporate advisory firm focused on TMT, with offices in Sydney and Singapore.
In his role as partner, Nathan will focus on rapidly expanding the firm’s TMT capabilities in the UK and globally. Nathan will bring a unique perspective to the firm’s client base, combining his extensive advisory background alongside experience as a TMT industry C-suite executive and a technology focused VC investor. Nathan will play a leading role in strengthening the firm’s offering and working closely with clients including funds, corporates and privately held companies.
Commenting on his appointment, Nathan Reay, Partner, Grant Thornton UK LLP, said:
“I am very excited to be joining Grant Thornton. The extensive national and international network of the firm offers enormous opportunity. I have operated and managed TMT companies, as well as sold, acquired and invested into them for many years in my previous roles. There are huge opportunities ahead for Grant Thornton as companies in this sector evolve their business models through strategic M&A, in the UK and internationally.
"I look forward to working closely with clients across the TMT landscape, whether at a fund, corporate or private company level, and we will be committed to delivering a distinctive and unique blend of senior led, insight driven advice, as they develop and execute their strategic plans.”
Andy Morgan, Head of Technology, Media and Telecommunications M&A, Grant Thornton UK LLP, added:
“We are delighted to bring Nathan on board as we continue to grow our M&A business across the TMT sector. Nathan brings a wealth of international experience in APAC and from across the sector. His deep corporate experience in the media and technology sectors in particular will expand and strengthen our existing capability, as the drivers of digital transformation across the TMT sector continue to accelerate.
“TMT is a strategic growth sector for Grant Thornton in the UK and internationally. We have a strong and consistent focus in this area in our M&A business, with some fantastic talent coming through. Nathan’s extensive experience in various roles, both within and as an adviser to the TMT sector, will accelerate and extend our reach, enabling him to closely relate to client challenges and identify opportunities for growth. This new appointment also reflects the strength of our business as we continue to focus on growing market share, as recovery in the broader M&A market continues.”
