Clive Gilham – Principal, East of England

Clive is a Chartered Accountant (trained and qualified with a Big Four firm in London) with over 25 years in industry and commerce, initially with larger corporations but more recently with SMEs. Clive has been Finance Director of companies covering Technology, Software, Manufacturing, Distribution and Support Services and also Chief Executive of public groups involved with Consumer Goods and Engineering. His experience includes financial turnarounds, equity fund-raisings and bank re-financings as well as leading a number of acquisitions and disposals. Clive’s current portfolio includes being part-time chief executive of the Weston Homes Community Stadium - the recently built new home for Colchester United FC.