Alan Watkins Overview
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- Blackhawk Capita...
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Co-Founder, Chai...
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Information Technology
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Alan Watkins General Information
Biography
Mr. Alan Watkins is a Co-Founder and serves as Chairman, Senior Executive & Senior Partner at Blackhawk Capital. He serves as Director at Evolve Secure Solutions. He also served as Chairman at Computer Systems Integration. Mr. Alan Watkins has extensive experience in the IT industry as the CEO and Chairman of many established and start-up companies for over 35 years. Notably, Alan was the founder of Cisco Systems in the UK which he built from a standing start to over £300m revenue. As the co-founder and Chairman of Blackhawk Capital, Alan has a proven track record of founding and growing start-up companies, as well as a record of recruiting and developing successful teams. Alan has significant experience in turnarounds, mergers, acquisitions and fundraising. He has experience of chairing both Public and Private Companies and works closely with the Private Equity & Venture Capital industry in the Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) sector. Alan sits on the Board, as Chairman, of Blackhawk's portfolio companies including CSI Group and previously as Chairman of Xploite plc (formerly Matrix Communications), an AIM listed aggregator; Teksys; Glasshouse, a Boston based, VC backed Storage Services Company; Foster MacCallum, an early stage Software House; AVM, which was acquired by Alcuin Capital. Previously Alan held senior positions within the TMT sector, and was most notably the Founder and Managing Director of Cisco Systems Ltd, Cisco's UK subsidiary. During this time he grew the operation from a standing start to over £300M of revenue. With a proven track record of establishing and growing "fast track" start-ups, and a record of recruiting and developing successful teams. Alan has significant experience of Turnarounds, Mergers, Acquisitions and Fund Raising.
Contact Information
Address
- Lynton House, 7-12
- Tavistock Square
- London WC1H 9BQ
- England, United Kingdom
Alan Watkins Positions (2)
Firm name | Firm type | Title | Location | Industry | Since |
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Blackhawk Capital | Investor | Co-Founder, Chairman, Senior Executive & Senior Partner | London, United Kingdom | PE/Buyout | |
Evolve Secure Solutions | Company | Director | Birmingham, United Kingdom | IT Consulting and Outsourcing |
Alan Watkins Board Seats (1)
Company | Industry | Ownership Status | Financing Status | Location | Since |
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Blackhawk Capital | London, United Kingdom |
Alan Watkins Lead Partner on Deals (12)
Alan Watkins has been the lead partner on 12 deals. Their latest deal was with niu Solutions, a it consulting and outsourcing company. The deal was made on 23-Feb-2018.
Company | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Deal Status | Industry | Location |
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niu Solutions | 23-Feb-2018 | Buyout/LBO | Completed | IT Consulting and Outsourcing | London, United Kingdom | |
APSU | 28-Nov-2016 | Completed | IT Consulting and Outsourcing | Cirencester, United Kingdom | ||
Evolve Secure Solutions | 01-Jan-2014 | Completed | IT Consulting and Outsourcing | Birmingham, United Kingdom | ||
SysMicro | 01-Jan-2014 | Completed | IT Consulting and Outsourcing | West Bromwich, United Kingdom | ||
Imtech ICT UK (IBM Business Arm) | 09-Dec-2013 | Completed | Systems and Information Management | Altrincham, United Kingdom | ||
Imtech ICT UK (IBM Business Arm) | 09-Dec-2013 | Completed | Systems and Information Management | Altrincham, United Kingdom | ||
TAH (SAP BusinessObjects division) | 01-Nov-2013 | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Hook, United Kingdom | ||
CVSI | 03-Jun-2013 | Completed | IT Consulting and Outsourcing | Heckmondwike, United Kingdom | ||
K3 Business Technology Group (Customer Division) | 16-May-2013 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed | IT Consulting and Outsourcing | Manchester, United Kingdom | |
Computer Systems Integration | 15-Oct-2012 | Buyout/LBO | Completed | Systems and Information Management | Birmingham, United Kingdom |
Alan Watkins Network (43)
Board Members (10)
Name | Company | Representing | Location | From |
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Nick Westall | Computer Systems Integration | Self | Birmingham, United Kingdom | |
Roy Struthers | Computer Systems Integration | Computer Systems Integration | Birmingham, United Kingdom | |
Computer Systems Integration | Self | Birmingham, United Kingdom | ||
Computer Systems Integration | MML Capital Partners | Birmingham, United Kingdom | ||
Computer Systems Integration | MML Capital Partners | Birmingham, United Kingdom |
Portfolio Executives (33)
Name | Company | Role | Deal date | Location |
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Sean Shepley | niu Solutions | Chief Operating Officer | 23-Feb-2018 | London, United Kingdom |
Jonathan Williams | niu Solutions | Chief Technology Officer | 23-Feb-2018 | London, United Kingdom |
APSU | Board Member, Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer | 28-Nov-2016 | Cirencester, United Kingdom | |
APSU | Group Finance Director | 28-Nov-2016 | Cirencester, United Kingdom | |
APSU | Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Board Member | 28-Nov-2016 | Cirencester, United Kingdom |
Alan Watkins FAQs
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Who is Alan Watkins?
Mr. Alan Watkins is a Co-Founder and serves as Chairman, Senior Executive & Senior Partner at Blackhawk Capital.
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How much does Alan Watkins typically invest?
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What is Alan Watkins’s main position?
Alan Watkins’s primary position is Co-Founder, Chairman, Senior Executive & Senior Partner.
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How many active board seats does Alan Watkins hold?
Alan Watkins holds a board seat in Blackhawk Capital.
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