Jerome Glynn-Smith

Managing Director, Head of Europe

Jerome is a Managing Director at Equiteq and Head of Europe. He leads end-to-end sell-side and buy-side transaction advisory, while also actively engaging with entrepreneurs and private equity firms across the region.

Value to clients

Jerome brings a powerful combination of deep domain expertise in enterprise technology services and a strong track record in transaction execution.

  • Specialist in M&A advisory for technology services and outsourcing businesses
  • Deep understanding of the core components of transaction value, risks, and opportunities in high-quality M&A processes
  • Highly detailed and hands-on in managing all workstreams—from due diligence and financial modelling to marketing materials, legal documentation, negotiation, and management alignment
  • Strong cross-border acumen, with a sharp awareness of regional regulatory, cultural, and business practice nuances

Experience

Jerome is passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship. He has successfully led numerous transactions involving global entrepreneurs, growth equity investors, and strategic acquirers across sectors including digital services, ICT, outsourcing, software, data analytics, and infrastructure services.

Previously, Jerome was part of the founding team and served on the board of Avendus Capital’s European business, a boutique advisory firm specializing in technology and outsourcing. Before that, he worked in Deloitte’s M&A Lead Advisory team in Paris and began his career in investment banking at J.P. Morgan.

He holds an MSc from ESCP Europe (Paris) and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow. Jerome is fluent in English, French, and Spanish.

Other things about Jerome

  • Anglo-French—proudly blends the best of both cultures
  • Avid scuba diver and skier
  • Always online and curious about what’s next