Jamal Khan is the Chairman of Churchill Partners and the Churchill Group of Companies.

A serial entrepreneur with more than three decades of business and advisory experience, Jamal’s career includes working within the M&A team at Deloitte. During this period, he contributed to major corporate transactions and assignments, including work relating to Vodafone’s approximately $12 billion restructuring and the acquisition of Booking.com.

Since leaving Deloitte, Jamal has built a successful entrepreneurial career spanning mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, accounting and taxation, technology, executive recruitment, compliance and real estate. He has started and scaled six businesses.

Jamal is an entrepreneurial visionary whose core strength is creating efficient, repeatable processes that enable businesses to scale.

He regularly advises business owners and investors on complex mergers and acquisitions, business sales, corporate finance and transaction structures.

He is also an award-winning tax expert, conference speaker and the author of two books available on Amazon: Business Buying Secrets and Sell Your Business for the Highest Price.

Having spent time with Sir Richard Branson on Necker Island and learned directly from a number of highly successful entrepreneurs and business leaders, Jamal developed a clear conviction that exceptional businesses are built through exceptional leadership, disciplined execution and aligned teams.

He founded Churchill Partners with a distinctive vision: to bring together accomplished executives, investors, advisers and business leaders who can combine their experience, relationships and expertise to acquire, build and scale substantial businesses. His ambition is to create an enduring international group of market-leading companies and generate significant long-term value for Churchill Partners, its partners and its investors.

Imad has years of experience in advising businesses on various matters including acquisitions and sale process. Imad is a key team player in managing large deals and advising both the buyers and sellers on each step of the process to completion.

John Hanna is an experienced M&A strategist/advisor, CEO and Merchant Banker with a strong track record in building, acquiring, and scaling businesses. He has raised over $1.2 billion in debt and equity, led companies through public listings on Nasdaq and the NYSE, and successfully executed transactions across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

With a background in merchant banking and hands-on CEO leadership, John has advised KPMG in Saudi Arabia, led billion-dollar projects, and managed both domestic and cross-border transactions. He is committed to identifying high-potential opportunities in M&A roll-ups, licensing, and digital-first brands, especially in the fragmented lower middle market.

Akin Ceylan is a highly experienced executive with over 26 years in Media and Entertainment, including more than 20 years in senior leadership roles. Most recently, he served as Chief Operating Officer of Home Entertainment and Global Content Delivery at Lionsgate, where he led global distribution and operations across theatrical, digital, and packaged media, overseeing a library of 20,000+ titles. He was responsible for technical operations, supply chain, P&L management, and strategic partnerships, driving both revenue growth and operational efficiency.

Prior to Lionsgate, Akin held senior roles at MGM Studios, where he oversaw domestic operations and played a key role in establishing distribution for the MGM content library. He began his career in retail, spending nearly two decades in operational and commercial roles before transitioning into media.

Akin holds a BSBA from Chapman University Argyros School of Business and Economics and has further qualifications in contract management, board governance and M&A and Corporate Development Strategies (Wharton), and executive coaching (Columbia). He is a Trustee at Chapman University and serves on multiple committees, while also holding board and advisory positions across organisations.

In addition to his corporate career, Akin is a certified executive coach with credentials in leadership coaching, emotional intelligence, and cognitive assessment. He is passionate about mentoring, governance, and driving high performance, bringing a well-rounded perspective shaped by operations, strategy, and leadership development.

Martin is an experienced Chair, NED, Consultant and Board Advisor with a track record of guiding organisations from startups to large corporations through transformation, growth, and turnaround across the UK, Europe, USA, China and Latin America having lived and worked across continents.

With over 25 years in senior executive roles (CEO, COO, VP, Supply Chain Director) in global, regional and UK companies – Martin has deep insight into strategy, supply chains, retail, ecommerce, operations, trade, manufacturing and cultural transformation, and has delivered complex change while ensuring sustainable, long-term outcomes.

He combines strategic clarity with independent challenge, offering boards a balanced perspective, cross-sector expertise, and the ability to navigate disruption. With an AMBA Accredited MBA (Distinction), university Visiting Fellow and lecturer, Martin thrives on continuous learning to maintain insight into current business and economic challenges.

Steven M. Berry, MBA, is an accomplished executive leader with extensive experience guiding complex, multi-state organisations through growth, transformation, acquisitions, and operational scaling across healthcare, behavioural health, pharmacy services, and integrated care. He brings deep expertise in strategic planning, M&A execution, turnarounds, and post-acquisition integration, consistently delivering improvements in EBITDA, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability. His leadership spans startups, mature businesses, and restructuring environments, with a strong focus on governance and financial discipline.

Most recently, Steven served as Chief Executive Officer of a home health start-up, where he led strategic vision and multi-state expansion in home health and therapy services. He previously held CEO and COO/CFO roles at WestBridge Inc., overseeing a multi-site behavioural health and substance abuse organisation through succession planning, cultural transformation, and restructuring.

Earlier in his career, he held senior leadership roles at Walgreens, PharMerica, CareGroup (including Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center), and other leading healthcare organisations. He has also advised clients through HTC Group LLC, supporting growth strategy, acquisitions, operational improvements, valuations, and competitive positioning.

Steven holds executive education credentials from The Wharton School, an MBA from Regis University, and a Bachelor of Science from Northeastern University. His board experience includes leadership and governance roles with The Wharton School Executive Education (President), Churchill Partners, AnchorPoint Health Partners, WestBridge Inc., and the Recovery Opportunity Fund.

He brings to the boardroom a proven ability to shape strategy, oversee complex operations, and guide organisations through periods of growth, change, and regulatory complexity.

Derrick is an accomplished investment banker and seasoned executive with deep expertise advising lower middle-market companies on mergers and acquisitions, capital formation, and strategic growth initiatives. Over the course of his career, he has guided founders, investors, and management teams through complex transactions and value-creation milestones. Complementing [his/her/their] advisory background, Derrick has founded and successfully exited two companies, including a healthcare technology venture and CargoStax in the supply chain sector, providing a rare operator-investor perspective at the board level. Derrick earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business from Bauder College and completed graduate studies in Economics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Mr. Monroe serves on the Board of Directors of Churchill Partners, advising on strategic growth, governance, and long-term value creation.

Andrew brings over 20 years of experience in real estate, legal services, and business acquisitions and disposals. He’s known for building strong client relationships and takes a personal, hands-on approach—making the process clear, stress-free, and supportive from start to finish.

Andrew is a highly skilled M&A and corporate finance professional with 15 years’ experience supporting business owners through transactions. His background combines expert knowledge of buyers and transactional support giving him a strong understanding of how to position businesses, create competitive buyer interest and help owners through a sale process with confidence.

His knowledge includes working with business owners across a variety of sectors including testing, inspection and control, engineering, healthcare and medical devices amongst others.

William’s guidance and counsel have allowed over 1,000 private company owners to benefit from the professional M&A process. This impressive volume of work ranks him among the most prolific, well known, and sought after advisors in the country. He has consistently been the top performer in companies of his association for the last two decades. His thorough understanding of what investors are seeking when they are buying a privately owned company is borne of this unique perspective; he has been on both sides of the table, an invaluable perspective in his representation of his client’s largest asset. This allows his clients to see their transaction from the perspective that counts most, the eyes of the buyer.

His experience can be the difference between a smooth and professional transition of one’s business and one where both the process and result are decidedly unpleasant. In a world where the legal punishments for omissions are on equal footing with misstatements of facts, this critical thinking is invaluable before, during, and after sale.

One startling fact crystallizes just how uneven the playing field can be for an owner when the time for a transaction is at hand. According to an industry study, only 1 in 17 owners have sold a business before; whereas the average buyer we compete against has bought 21 businesses. William can provide the advantage needed to maximize the value of one’s life work.

William has held senior positions at IBM, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, and CitiGroup Capital. His background includes both Undergraduate and Graduate studies in Economics and Finance from Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey. He is a Gerson Lehman Investment Banking industry expert and sits on the board of The United States Veterans Chamber of Commerce.

Swayze brings a rare vantage point to the lower middle market, built through years at one of the most active event platforms in M&A, where he worked at the center of the business owners, private equity sponsors, family offices, and private lenders who drive it. His understanding of the US market and deep network of relationships bring business owners an advantage as they look to transact on their life’s work and most valuable asset.

He has led business development teams, built origination and outreach systems, and advised professionals and organizations on relationship-driven growth strategy. Based in Austin, TX, Swayze works across the US market as a trusted advisor, connector, and first call for owners interested in exploring a transaction.

Michael Wirth is an experienced independent board director, audit committee chair, and former public company CEO & CFO with deep expertise in regulated financial institutions, real estate platforms, and growth-stage enterprises. He brings a strong track record of governance leadership, financial oversight, and strategic guidance across public, private, and nonprofit organizations.

Mr. Wirth currently serves as Lead Independent Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee of Quontic Bank, a federally chartered digital bank, where he also chairs the Executive, Compliance, and Governance Committees. He has played a key role in the bank’s strategic transformation, regulatory remediation, and long-term growth positioning.

He also serves on the Community Development Advisory Board of QB Holdings and is Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair of the Young Survival Coalition. In addition, he is a member of the Global Advisory Board of CFO Alliance and an advisor to emerging platforms in regulated industries.

Previously, Mr. Wirth served as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Maiden Lane, where he led a successful corporate turnaround and take-private transaction. He was Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Cape Advisors, overseeing a $1.5+ billion real estate platform, and CFO of Kohlberg Capital Corporation, where he led IPO execution and capital markets strategy.

As a co-founder and CFO/COO of New York Mortgage Trust, he helped scale the company to over $2 billion in investments and guided its IPO.

Mr. Wirth began his career with Deloitte, first in the Audit practice and then in the Consulting practice where he built a national practice serving the real estate and financial services industry in investment management and real estate finance, building and managing large-scale portfolios with institutional discipline and zero-loss performance.

He is a member of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and holds a BBA from Georgia State University.

Jordan is a Senior Strategy & Private Equity Advisor with 20+ years of experience guiding private equity investors and portfolio companies across the deal lifecycle. He brings proven expertise in commercial, financial, and operational due diligence, growth strategy, and value creation planning to buy-side and sell-side engagements.  He is highly skilled at identifying revenue and EBITDA growth levers, building and executing scalable go-to-market and value capture strategies, and translating data-driven insights into action for investors and management teams.  Jordan’s leadership and team building skills serve clients during pre-close diligence, post-close integration & optimization, and through to sell-side readiness and exit.  He has supported 100+ transaction engagements across healthcare lifescience, professional services, energy, and high tech industries, supporting deals from $50M to $2.4B.

Nasim has almost 30 years experience in brokerage and advising on mergers and acquisitions. Nasim spent almost 15 years in the intermediary sector advising on raising finance for deals. Nasim is well connected in M&A industry.

Nicole works closely with the Founder & Chairman, managing schedules, coordinating priorities, and ensuring day-to-day operations run smoothly. As Executive Assistant at Churchill Mergers, she is responsible for calendar management, meeting coordination, and providing essential support to both leadership and the wider team.

Known for her proactive approach, strong organisational skills, and attention to detail, Nicole helps keep projects on track and communications running efficiently across the business. Her dedication and reliability make her a valued member of the Churchill Mergers team.

Outside of work, Nicole enjoys spending time with family and friends and is passionate about continuous learning and personal growth.

Sam is the backbone of our day-to-day operations, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the office. As our Office Administrator, she provides vital administrative support across the team and plays a key role in keeping everything organised and on track.

From managing schedules and coordinating meetings to handling office communications and maintaining records, Sam’s attention to detail and proactive approach help create a productive and welcoming environment for both staff and clients. She is often the first point of contact for visitors and inquiries, providing a professional and friendly introduction to the firm.

Sam’s dedication, organisational skills, and commitment to delivering excellent support make her an invaluable member of our team. Outside of work, she enjoys reading and spending time with family and friends.

Imran Sadiq has over 10 years of experience in customer support. He is a dedicated and results-driven professional, currently serving as Team Lead at Churchill. Known for his strong work ethic and unwavering focus, Imran effectively manages his team to ensure seamless operations within the office. His leadership and expertise play a pivotal role in driving success and achieving goals.

With over 15 years of experience in customer service and sales management, Ali Zeeshan is a results-oriented professional focused on driving operational excellence, improving team performance, and ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction. Holding a Master’s degree in Commerce, specialising in Accounting and Statistics, he has developed a solid foundation in business analysis and strategic planning. Throughout his career, he has successfully led teams, implemented quality assurance programmes, and developed effective training strategies to enhance overall performance. His commitment to continuous improvement and building strong client relationships has been central to his success.

With over 12 years of experience in customer service, audit, and sales, Muhammad Omar Saeed specialises in managing international client relationships and ensuring the delivery of exceptional service. In previous roles, including Head of Operations and Audit & Operations Manager, he focused on streamlining processes, enhancing sales pipelines, and developing robust quality control procedures. Holding a Chartered Accountancy qualification (interim level) and a Master of Public Administration, he is dedicated to driving business success through strategic planning, team development, and the optimization of both customer experience and operational excellence..

Ali Abbas Naqvi holds a Master’s degree in Banking and Finance and a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce. With more than Eight years of professional experience, he has developed expertise in training management, product specialization, sales, and quality assurance. His experience includes designing and delivering training programs, evaluating performance, managing client relationships, and driving sales growth. Ali is skilled in communication, adaptability, problem-solving, and analytical thinking, complemented by strong technical proficiency and customer focus. He brings a proven ability to manage multiple projects, support teams effectively, and enhance business performance through innovative training and sales strategies.Ali Abbas Naqvi holds a Master’s degree in Banking and Finance and a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce. With more than Eight years of professional experience, he has developed expertise in training management, product specialization, sales, and quality assurance. His experience includes designing and delivering training programs, evaluating performance, managing client relationships, and driving sales growth. Ali is skilled in communication, adaptability, problem-solving, and analytical thinking, complemented by strong technical proficiency and customer focus. He brings a proven ability to manage multiple projects, support teams effectively, and enhance business performance through innovative training and sales strategies.

Awais Ahmad is a results-driven professional with over 12 years experience in corporate finance, sales, customer service, operations, and management. He holds an MSc in Quality and Performance Management and Bachelors in Computer Sciences, providing him with a strong foundation in strategic analysis, operational excellence, and performance improvement.

Throughout his career, Awais has developed expertise in managing sales processes, driving customer engagement, and coordinating multiple projects simultaneously. He has a proven track record of thriving in fast-paced environments, ensuring smooth operations, and delivering measurable results. Recognised for his ability to collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders, he consistently drives successful outcomes and long-term growth.

With a commitment to integrity, efficiency, and continuous improvement, Awais combines academic knowledge with practical experience to achieve high-impact results across diverse business functions.

Mirza Aslam Baig is a results-driven International Client Manager with over a decade of experience in operational leadership and global stakeholder management. Most recently, he served as a Manager for a multi-national FinTech firm, where he was responsible for directing cross-functional project teams, leading technological integrations, and ensuring the rapid resolution of complex service requests. His professional background is defined by a strong command of international client relations, having managed high-level communications for global mobility and financial service providers while consistently exceeding performance metrics and customer satisfaction targets. With a foundational background in Accounting and experience in international market analysis and business development, Mirza combines analytical precision with a proactive approach to risk mitigation and strategic coordination, making him a vital asset in navigating the complexities of international mergers and acquisitions.

Strategic Operations and Growth Leader with 7+ years of experience driving revenue expansion, cost optimisation, and operational scalability across BPO, fintech, sales, and service-based business models. Brings a strong investor-oriented mindset with hands-on experience improving unit economics, strengthening contribution margins, and aligning execution with EBITDA-focused outcomes. Strong background in business development and recurring revenue environments, with direct experience in CRM-driven sales optimisation, territory planning, revenue forecasting, and customer lifecycle management. Skilled at strengthening retention models and improving lifetime customer value through operational discipline and performance management. Comfortable operating at the intersection of strategy and execution—translating financial and operational data into actionable insights for leadership decision-making. Experienced in preparing executive dashboards, conducting performance audits, validating financial submissions, and supporting business reviews that influence investment and growth strategies.

Aqeel has over 7 years of experience in business development and customer experience. He is a dedicated and smart professional, currently serving as International Client Manager at Churchill. Known for his strong communication skills and strategic mindset, Aqeel effectively manages international client relationships to ensure seamless coordination and growth.

Outside of work, Aqeel enjoys reading philosophy, and watching Formula 1.

Haseeb is a dedicated member of the Churchill Mergers operations team. He leverages 13 years of extensive customer support background to drive key functions, including email campaign deployment, database administration, chaser communications, and back-office coordination. With a proven track record in effective query management and issue resolution, Haseeb delivers reliable, client-focused support that upholds the firm’s commitment to integrity and excellence in business sales and acquisitions.

Hamid Shakir is a professional with a strong background in customer service, business development, and operations support. With over six years of experience working across international markets, he has developed expertise in client communication, process management, and relationship building.

Hamid has worked with global organisations in transportation, food delivery, and executive services, gaining hands-on experience in managing customer interactions, coordinating business communications, and maintaining operational efficiency. He is recognised for his professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to adapt to fast-paced business environments.