Nick Edwards Joins Eight Advisory as Director of Strategy and Operations

Advisory - People | Jan 21, 2025 | EIN

Nick Edwards Joins Eight Advisory as Director of Strategy and Operations

Eight Advisory, an independent consulting firm specializing in transactions, restructuring, and transformation, has appointed Nick Edwards as its new director of strategy and operations. Edwards brings over 15 years of experience in turnaround consultancy and has worked globally with a particular focus on operational restructuring. The appointment aims to bolster Eight Advisory’s European turnaround and operational restructuring capabilities. Edwards joins Adam Bradley, who himself was appointed in a similar capacity in 2024, reflecting the firm's ongoing expansion in this specialized sector. Edwards' extensive background includes working with a German private equity firm, enhancing business planning and management on five continents. This move by Eight Advisory highlights its commitment to providing hands-on consultancy focusing on rapid EBITDA improvement, cash flow management, and post-merger integration, among other areas.

Sectors

  • Consulting Services
  • Private Equity

Geography

  • United Kingdom – Eight Advisory's operations and this specific hire are linked to its UK branch, as mentioned by Adam Bradley, Strategy & Operations Partner in the UK.

Industry

  • Consulting Services – The article focuses on Eight Advisory, an independent consulting firm, and its expansion in the area of strategy and operations.
  • Private Equity – Nick Edwards’ background in working with a German turnaround investor suggests a connection to private equity consulting, particularly in operational improvements.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Eight AdvisoryIndependent Consulting FirmCompanySpecializes in transactions, restructuring, and transformation services.
    Nick EdwardsDirector of Strategy and OperationsPersonAppointed to enhance Eight Advisory’s capabilities in operational restructuring and turnaround consultancy.
    Adam BradleyStrategy & Operations Partner at Eight Advisory UKPersonHe plays a role in building Eight Advisory’s European turnaround and restructuring capabilities.