
Ian Peacock, MBA
Ian Peacock is a highly experienced Managing Director and M&A consultant with over two decades
At ESS Corporate Services, our focus lies in delivering expert M&A services within the Training and Education, Logistics, and Renewables sectors. With a team that boasts a long history in these specialised industries, we bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. Our commitment is to foster strong relationships with our clients, built on trust, transparency, and collaboration. Throughout the entire M&A process, we go above and beyond to exceed our clients’ expectations and provide unwavering support.
Driven by our rapid business growth, we have successfully completed numerous deals across the UK. As mergers and acquisitions specialists, our track record showcases a doubling of successful transactions year after year. In addition to our strong partnership arrangements with Corporate Finance Brokers, we work closely with a network of trusted corporate finance and accountancy professionals. These connections provide us with invaluable resources to leverage sales opportunities and offer an independent and experienced perspective from outside the organisation.
Our team comprises seasoned professionals with extensive expertise in the training, logistics, and renewables industries. Drawing from their personal experience in buying and selling companies, our senior members possess invaluable insights that they leverage to assist clients in accomplishing their M&A objectives.

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