Venture Advisory bolsters tech and media capabilities
Corporate consultancy Venture Advisory is to push into the media and technology space after hiring Hall Capital’s Philip Alexander and Rob Antulov.
The announcement:
Venture Advisory has boosted its capability in the telecoms, media and technology corporate advisory arena by hiring Philip Alexander and Rob Antulov to join their Sydney office. Phil and Rob have particular experience in advising Australian technology companies as they raise capital and engage in mergers and acquisitions.
This expansion strengthens Venture’s position as the leader in the digital and media technology space.Venture Advisory is the corporate advisory practice associated with Venture Consulting, which together, offer clients the full range of consulting and corporate advisory services.
Justin Jameson, Venture’s Founder and Head of Venture Consulting commented, “We are delighted to welcome Phil and Rob on board, as they are both respected corporate advisory practitioners in our industry. Their knowledge and experience will strengthen our company, as we fast become the leading consultancy and corporate advisory player in the TMT sector throughout Australasia and Asia”.
Chris Blyth, Head of Venture Advisory added, “Phil and Rob will contribute significantly to the capability and expertise of Venture Advisory. Their experience, coupled with their blend of strategic insight and operational understanding of media and technology, will benefit our clients and we look forward to working with them. The addition of Phil and Rob to the team will further cement our position as Australia’s leading specialist TMT advisory firm”.
Phil has worked in senior strategic, M&A, and operational roles in Australia, Europe and Asia. Since 1991 he has advised over 40 companies in M&A transactions with a combined deal value of $3.2 billion. These transactions include capital raising, acquisitions, mergers, divestments and company restructures in Australia, Europe, the USA and Asia. Some recent high profile M&A transactions involved Optus, Sensis, Fairfax, News Ltd, Vocus and StyleTread.
Rob has over 25 years’ experience as a senior executive and adviser in media, technology and consumer goods sectors, including advising the CEO and Boards of major Australian media, technology and retail businesses, with direct involvement in over 30 financing and M&A transactions. He is also a co-founder, investor, director or advisory board member for a number of early stage and growth stage technology businesses.
Source: Venture Advisory press release
