LONDON | September 25, 2020 – Global technology, media and communications investment bank Drake Star Partners announced today that Colin Tenwick, a senior executive in the Software and Security industry, has joined the firm’s Software vertical as Senior Advisor.
Colin has over 30 years of experience in the software and security sector globally, where he has held various leadership positions at Sybase and Red Hat and was CEO at StepStone and Bookatable prior to their respective sales. Colin has held prestigious Non-Executive Director and Chairman positions at leading anti-virus software company AVG as well as Addison Lee, ATG and Picsolve—all innovating companies in their respective sectors. Colin is currently Chairman on multiple boards including household names such as Wowcher and retail data specialist Intelligent Reach.
Commenting on Colin Tenwicks’ appointment, Drake Star Partners said: “Colin’s unique experience and deep knowledge of the software industry will be additive to Drake Star. This sector has been known for disruptive companies rapidly changing the competitive landscape, which forces agile and adaptive thinking. With his understanding of the broader software and security space, Colin will be of great help in further raising Drake Star’s profile in this innovative and ever-evolving sector.”
Colin Tenwick, Senior Advisor at Drake Star Partners, added: “I have been very impressed with the strength and breadth of the team at Drake Star Partners, and very much look forward to working with them as an advisor, bringing together leading technology enabled businesses, diverse sources of investment and access to world leading talent.”
Bruno Tourme, Partner at Drake Star Partners, commented: “Colin is an outstanding executive with a unique network in the European technology industry; we are absolutely delighted that he decided to join Drake Star in order to help us accelerate our presence in the UK market”.
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