About Us

Greathead Group was established in 2012. The two principals of Greathead Group are Steven Baird and Patrick Hobbs, who have many decades of City experience between them and an extensive contact network.

In order to facilitate client needs the team is augmented on a project-by-project basis by specific additional professionals with the skills required for the successful completion of the task. Greathead Group have a number of strategic and trusted partnerships that have stood the test of time which allows us to provide the correct expertise and personalities for bespoke solutions.

Steven Baird

Managing Director

I have been involved with Equity Markets and Corporate Finance since 1987, firstly with James Capel and then through Nomura International, Société Générale and Oriel Securities. For the past decade I have developed a stronger bias towards Corporate Finance, concentrating on capital raising, predominately in the private capital sector, although I have plenty of relevant experience in listed markets.

Originally from a background of institutional General Sales, I have specialised in several sectors including FMCG, Real Estate and Natural Resources. I also have extensive experience of Equity Capital Markets including M&A.

Now, in Corporate Finance roles, I have operate in a broad range of technology sectors, including FinTech, and have developed a deep commitment to Renewables and Impact Investment opportunities.

Pat Hobbs

Director

I am a gregarious and outgoing individual employing the values, experience and professionalism gained from over 40 years in the financial sector in the UK, in Senior Management and Administration positions.

My initial focus was on asset servicing, at Hill Samuel Group, Gartmore, Crown Financial Management and The Savings Corporation. I then went on to specialise in Sales, Business Advisory and Client Relationships roles, occupying positions in these business areas in Extel Financial Management, Bankers Trust and Northumberland Group (part of Banque National de Luxembourg).

Thereafter, I started my own business consultancy, providing Strategic Advisory Services in Regulatory Compliance, Business Structuring & Restructuring, Sales and Client Relationships with multinational companies such as Royal Bank of Scotland, Scottish Equitable, Invesco, Edinburgh Fund Managers and Gartmore Fund Managers.

Greathead - What's in a Name?

Greathead Group is named after James Henry Greathead, a Victorian engineer who invented the travelling shield, which made possible the cutting of the tunnels of London's deep-level tube system and led to the growth of London into one of the finest cities on the planet and a world-renowned centre of financial excellence.