Dev Gidda

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About Dev Gidda

Strategic Investment & Franchise Partnerships | Operational Efficiencies | Organisational Synergies BSc (Hons) Business & International Relations | CIMA Adv Dip MAI am a results-driven entrepreneurial professional with a proven track record in crafting, building, and maintaining strategic investments, franchise partnerships, and business development. Currently, I serve on the SLT of Oak Spinney Holdings developing new investment partnerships and producing operational efficiencies within its current OpCos (Celfone Trading, Celvista). I began my corporate journey through internships at reputable organisations, including O2, Hudson Marshall Solicitors, and Grant Thornton, amassing valuable experience. Subsequently, I honed my finance acumen at Liberty Global in their prestigious Management Development Programme, where I rotationally covered roles in Business Control, FP & A (VMO2), and Corporate Finance.From operational analysis to strategic financial planning, including substantial contributions towards the £6.2 billion synergies planning for Virgin Media and O2 to VMO2, my knowledge spans bottom-up, top-down, and M&A financial strategies. I have played a pivotal role in the successful raising of over $13.4 billion in capital through a diverse array of Debt Capital Market (DCM) financial instruments, supporting Leveraged Finance deals, Dutch Auction Processes, and Infrastructure Finance deals (NextFibre).Oak Spinney Holdings represents multifaceted experienced franchisees seeking to partner with high-growth and scalable franchise partners. If you looking for new operators with robust management and a proven national track record, let's collaborate.Celfone - an award winning O2 Franchise Partner (16 stores, SME team and Sales Call Centre)(Exited)Celvista -(IWG) Franchise Partner (3 Business Centres)County Homes Group - Property Development & Maintenance