Rob Savage
ACA-qualified (ex-PwC) CFO and senior advisor with a 30-investment, €915m PE track record and expertise in M&A, buy-and-build, growth capital and board-level governance.
CFO Profile
Rob is a highly experienced fractional CFO with nearly 40 years of finance, investment and board-level experience. Having held five fractional CFO roles over the past five years, he has developed a strong track record of supporting businesses through growth, investment, acquisitions and strategic change, providing dependable financial leadership and practical commercial advice.
An ACA-qualified Chartered Accountant who trained with PwC, Rob combines extensive CFO experience with a background in private equity, venture capital and corporate finance. He works closely with business owners, boards and investors, helping organisations strengthen governance, manage risk, raise capital and deliver long-term strategic objectives. His collaborative approach and sound commercial judgement make him a trusted adviser to businesses navigating complex financial and operational decisions.
Alongside his fractional CFO work, Rob continues to hold a number of board and senior advisory positions, bringing broad governance, investment and leadership experience to every engagement.
CFO Highlights
- Nearly 40 years' experience in finance, investment and board-level leadership.
- Extensive fractional CFO experience, having held five fractional, part-time or interim CFO roles in the past five years.
- ACA-qualified Chartered Accountant, trained with PwC.
- Executed 30 investments totalling approximately €915m, generating returns of €2.8bn (3.1x cost) across multiple private equity firms.
- Significant experience across private equity, venture capital and family office environments.
- Current Director of the General Partner of a venture capital company and Non-Executive Director of two UK businesses.
- Previously served on the boards of four investee companies and five Executive or Investment Committees.
- Extensive transaction experience across the UK, Europe and the USA, including M&A, due diligence, refinancing, buy-and-build strategies, carve-outs and exits.
- Experienced in raising both equity and debt funding to support business growth and investment.
- Strong expertise in corporate governance, risk management, stakeholder engagement, financial reporting and business performance.
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