Phenna Group, a global testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services provider, has appointed Jon Harrison as the Group Head of Corporate Development.
Jon brings a wealth of experience to his new role at Phenna Group. He joins them from the Global Investment Bank, Houlihan Lokey (HL), where he successfully built and led HL’s European Business Services practice for the last six years.
Jon started his career in accountancy with Price Waterhouse in 1994 and transitioned to Investment Banking in 1997. He spent most of his banking career, focused on M&A in the Business Services sector for global players such as HSBC/Samuel Montagu, Deutsche Bank, and Robert W. Baird. His experience spans many sectors, although his specialisation is in testing, inspection, certification, and compliance (TICC), where he has become one of the pre-eminent global advisers in the sector.
Based in London, UK, Jon has advised clients across the globe and is particularly well networked on the international TICC scene through his deal activity, as well as through organising and participating in numerous industry events. He is also an active participant in various industry associations.
Jon is well known to Phenna Group and their shareholders, Oakley Capital, having advised on their 2022 deal, and his appointment not only strengthens Phenna’s senior leadership team but his credentials underline Phenna’s continued commitment to growth.
Phil Marshall, Phenna Group CEO, commented on Jon’s appointment:
“Jon is very well known and respected across the global TICC market, and I’m delighted to attract someone of his experience to our team. He will support the growth of our business globally, driving and accelerating our M&A plans, a fundamental tenet of our strategy”.
In response to his appointment, Jon expressed his excitement by saying:
“I’m delighted to embark on this new role with Phenna Group which will allow me to make the most of my deep knowledge and contacts within the TICC sector as well as my corporate finance experience while also giving me the opportunity to work with the team to grow the business with a particular focus on global M&A. I have already enjoyed working with many of the Phenna team over the past few years and am really looking forward to both deepening those connections as well as building new ones as our corporate development team grows. I can’t wait to get started”.
