Richard is an Investment Director responsible for the origination of potential investment opportunities and executing transactions in the lower mid-market in the Industrials sector.

Prior to joining Inflexion in 2014, Richard spent four years at M&A advisory boutique Gleacher Shacklock, where he worked on deals including Industry Fund Management’s investment in Manchester Airport Group and simultaneous £1.5bn acquisition of Stansted Airport. He advised Infinis Holdings and funds managed by Terra Firma during its IPO process, and GFI Group’s acquisition of Kyte Group.

Richard is a keen snowboarder during the winter months, and during the summer has a second life as a racing driver competing in the BRSCC Mazda MX5 Championship.

He has an MA in Economics and Management from St Peter’s College, Oxford University. 

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The entrepreneurial culture at Inflexion is compelling; it is an exciting team to be a part of as every day presents a new opportunity and challenge.

Richard Wootten, Investment Director