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Luke Mitchell

Captain · DISC type SD
Director & Head of M&A Deal Origination at Connect Corporate Finance
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Luke leads global buy-side origination at Connect Corporate Finance, sourcing off-market M&A opportunities in the Technology, Logistics, and Human Capital Management sectors. He holds a first-class honours degree in Economics from the University of Southampton and delivers acquisitions globally in the £5m–£50m enterprise value range.

He recently spearheaded the launch of a dedicated Technology & Software vertical at his firm, aiming to build strong relationships with advisors and acquisitive clients across the tech ecosystem.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Director & Head of M&A Deal Origination
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Luke shows up

Long-Term Thinker
Decisive But Calm
Consummate Professional

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Priorities

Topics Luke cares about

Global M&A Origination
As the Director & Head of M&A Deal Origination, his core function is sourcing off-market acquisition opportunities for clients across the globe.
US Market Expansion
He frequently travels to the US, specifically Austin, to support clients with market entry strategies and execute domestic bolt-on acquisitions.
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Career

Work history

9-2019
Director & Head of M&A Deal Origination
Connect Corporate Finance
10-2018 - 9-2019
M&A Origination
Logistics focused Corporate Finance boutique
8-2017 - 8-2018
Mergers & Acquisitions Executive
RSM UK
6-2016 - 9-2016
Business Analyst
Royal Bank of Scotland Business
9-2014 - 6-2017
BSC Economics
University of Southampton
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

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