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vcardSamantha Tapson

Director
101 Park Drive
Milton Park
Oxfordshire OX14 4RY
About

Ms. Tapson spent much of her youth supporting charities such as Oxfam and Mencap, working with vulnerable people and observing first hand the value of hard work and dedication to a cause. This mentality has always driven her to commit wholeheartedly to her personal and professional goals, and has resulted in success in every path she has chosen to pursue in her career. At Benchmark International, Samantha has worked in all areas of the business from preparation to research, and now focuses on managing a team of deal leaders towards successful completions including stand out transactions such as the sale of Fuse Rail to John Sisk & Son, and REACT Group's acquisition of LaddersFree. As Samantha understands all aspects of the process, she appreciates the importance of effectively project managing a transaction from start to finish to ensure the best possible outcomes.

education 

Canterbury Christ Church University - MA in Transformational Leadership

Canterbury Christ Church University - PGCE (Primary & Early Years)

University of Leicester - BA (Hons) in English Literature

Open University - Certificate in Business Studies

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Succesverhalen
Stellar Global acquired by MarvestingAcquired ByMarvesting acquired Stellar Global
Seller
Stellar Global
Acquirer
Marvesting
Industrie
Technology
Extreme Exhibitions acquired by Claverley GroupAcquired ByExtreme Exhibitions acquired by Claverley Group
Seller
Extreme Exhibitions Limited
Acquirer
Claverley Group Limited
Industrie
Technology
Combined Services acquired by GrazalemaAcquired ByGrazalema Ventures acquired Combined Services
Seller
Combined Services (GB) Limited
Acquirer
Grazalema Ventures Limited
Industrie
Industrial
Trust Nurse acquired by PE GlobalAcquired ByPE Global acquired Trust Nurse
Seller
Trust Nurse Services Ltd
Acquirer
FinREs Limited (parent company of PE Global)
Industrie
Business Products and Services
SDP Consulting Engineers acquired by WintechAcquired ByWintech acquired SDP Consulting
Seller
Structural Design Consulting Engineers Limited
Acquirer
Wintech Facade Engineering Limited
Industrie
Business Products and Services
Dataflow acquired by VestaAcquired ByVesta Software Group acquired Dataflow
Seller
Dataflow Events Ltd
Acquirer
Vesta Software Group
Industrie
Technology
Cardiff Gas acquired by JGasAcquired ByJGas acquired Cardiff Gas
Seller
Cardiff Gas Ltd
Acquirer
JGas Ltd
Industrie
Energy, Resources, and Utilities
Invisible Connections acquired by TerwaAcquired ByTerwa acquired Invisible Connections
Seller
Invisible Connections Ltd
Acquirer
Siss Holding BV (Holdco of Terwa BV)
Industrie
Industrial
FMConsult acquired by fscomAcquired Byfscom acquired FMConsult
Seller
Fleming Mcgillivray & Co Limited (ta FMConsult)
Acquirer
fscom Limited
Industrie
Financiële sector
Celtic Care (Swansea) acquired by PotensAcquired ByCeltic Care (Swansea) acquired by Potens
Seller
Celtic Care (Swansea) Limited
Acquirer
Potensial Ltd
Industrie
Gezondheidszorg
Sapphire acquired by CCSAcquired ByCCS acquires Sapphire
Seller
Sapphire Cooling Services Limited
Acquirer
Climate Care Solutions Limited
Industrie
Industrial
Avian Mobile acquired by Nationwide FleetAcquired ByNationwide Fleet Installations acquired Avian Mobile
Seller
Avian Mobile Limited
Acquirer
Nationwide Fleet Installations Ltd
Industrie
Technology
Aurora Health Physics acquired by RSKAcquired ByRSK acquired Aurora Health Physics
Seller
Aurora Health Physics Services Limited
Acquirer
RSK Group Limited
Industrie
Environmental and Recycling
AvBuyer acquired by FMGAcquired ByFlying Media acquires AvBuyer
Seller
AvBuyer Ltd
Acquirer
Flying Media Group Ltd
Industrie
Technology
MMP Tax Acquired byAcquired ByMMP Tax Acquired by Visiativ Consulting UK Limited
Seller
MMP Tax Limited
Acquirer
Visiativ Consulting UK Limited
Industrie
Financiële sector
Brunel Fire & Security acquired by The Obsequio GroupAcquired ByObsequio Group acquires Brunel Security
Seller
Brunel Security Limited
Acquirer
The Obsequio Group
Industrie
Bouw
Combined Services Provider acquired by Norland Equity PartnersAcquired ByNorland Equity Partners acquires Combined Services Provider
Seller
The Combined Services Provider Limited
Acquirer
Norland Equity Partners Limited
Industrie
Bouw
Southern Counties Lift Services Ltd Acquired by Classic Lifts LimitedAcquired BySouthern Counties Lift Services Ltd Acquired by Classic Lifts Limited
Seller
Southern Counties Lift Services Ltd
Acquirer
Classic Lifts
Industrie
Industrial
Trident Water Solutions acquired by Phenna GroupAcquired ByPhenna Group acquires Trident Water
Seller
Trident Water Solutions Limited
Acquirer
Phenna Group
Industrie
Environmental and Recycling
Nicol & Andrew Group Limited Acquired by Leviathan Engineering GroupAcquired ByNicol & Andrew Group Limited Acquired by Leviathan Engineering Group
Seller
Nicol & Andrew Group Limited
Acquirer
Leviathan Group
Industrie
Industrial
Peoplewise acquired by Firebird CapitalAcquired ByFirebird Capital acquires Peoplewise
Seller
Peoplewise Limited
Acquirer
Firebird Capital
Industrie
Business Products and Services
Back in Action UK acquired by Sano PhysiotherapyAcquired BySano Physiotherapy acquired Back in Action UK
Seller
Back in Action Physiotherapy Limited
Acquirer
Sano Physiotherapy Ltd (owned by Solingen Private Equity)
Industrie
Gezondheidszorg
Herrington Consulting acquired by EPSAcquired ByEPS acquired Herrington Consulting
Seller
Herrington Consulting Ltd
Acquirer
Environmental Protection Strategies Ltd
Industrie
Environmental and Recycling
Speak First acquired by LTD GroupAcquired ByLepaya acquires Speak First
Seller
Speak First Limited
Acquirer
LTD Group B.V. ta Lepaya
Industrie
Business Products and Services
LaddersFree acquired by REACTAcquired ByREACT acquired LaddersFree
Seller
LaddersFree Ltd
Acquirer
React Group plc
Industrie
Business Products and Services
Zencom Telecommunications acquired by Communicate TechnologyAcquired ByCommunicate acquires Zencom
Seller
Zencom Telecommunications Limited
Acquirer
Communicate Technology PLC
Industrie
Technology
UCP Choice acquired by TSG UKAcquired ByTSG acquires UCP Choice
Seller
UCP Choice Limited
Acquirer
TSG UK Solutions Limited
Industrie
Energy, Resources, and Utilities
UCPC acquired by TSG UK SolutionsAcquired ByUCPC acquired by TSG UK Solutions
Seller
UCPC Ltd
Acquirer
TSG UK Solutions
Industrie
Energy, Resources, and Utilities
Fuse Rail acquired by SISKAcquired BySISK acquires Fuse Rail
Seller
Fuse Rail Limited
Acquirer
SISK
Industrie
Bouw
Abelian UK Acquired by Standard Office Cleaning ta The Clean SpaceAcquired ByAbelian UK Acquired by Standard Office Cleaning ta The Clean Space
Seller
Abelian UK Ltd
Acquirer
Standard Office Cleaning ta The Clean Space
Industrie
Business Products and Services
PBSL Group Acquired by Chiltern Capital & Marcus Orchard (MBI candidate)Acquired ByPBSL Group Acquired by Chiltern Capital & Marcus Orchard (MBI candidate)
Seller
PBSL Group
Acquirer
Chiltern Capital & Marcus Orchard (MBI candidate)
Industrie
Bouw
Securi-Flex Limited & Discount Cable Supplies Limited Acquired by Chiltern Capital & Marcus OrchardAcquired BySecuri-Flex Limited & Discount Cable Supplies Limited Acquired by Chiltern Capital & Marcus Orchard (MBI candidate)
Seller
Securi-Flex Limited & Discount Cable Supplies Limited
Acquirer
Chiltern Capital & Marcus Orchard (MBI candidate)
Industrie
Consumentengoederen, Food en Retail
Card Geotechnics Limited Acquired by Construction Testing SolutionsAcquired ByConstruction Testing Solutions
Seller
Card Geotechnics Limited
Acquirer
Construction Testing Solutions
Industrie
Bouw
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experience 

Following the completion of a world-renowned graduate leadership programme, Samantha held several successful leadership roles in the education sector in the early stages of her career. However, she decided that her skill set would be better placed in a different setting, and actively pursued a role in corporate finance, where she could fully apply her competencies in transformational leadership and critical thinking. Samantha saw an opportunity with Benchmark International to join a forward thinking, ambitious organisation that could support her progression in a new field.

Passion

Ms. Tapson loves what she does. Her priority is always ensuring that we deliver the best possible service and outcomes for our clients. She believes in our approach, and how the passion of our team cultivates creativity, ingenuity and a genuine commitment that transcends the day-to-day.

skills 

Communication, project management, transformational leadership, change management, market research, marketing strategies, reporting & analysis, M&A, research, coaching, mentoring, editorial processes, business writing, team leadership, training and facilitation, training course development analytics, assessment and monitoring methods, qualitative research methods.

charity 

Samantha is a Teach First Ambassador, meaning she has an ongoing interest in addressing education equality alongside her alumni of the Teach First leadership course. 

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From start to finish the service and support provided by Benchmark was exceptional. With their help I achieved a great deal and was able to make sure my staff and clients are going to be looked after well in the future. The whole team is great and I valued their support throughout. I would highly recommend them. *
Amanda Vickers
Speak First
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