Michael Holgate
Questioner · DISC type cMichael is a Partner at Baird Capital in London, specializing in Technology & Services investments. A Chartered Accountant with a First Class Masters in Chemistry from the University of Bristol, he executes global M&A deals and serves on multiple company boards. Colleagues praise his strong industry-specific knowledge and technical ability.
His background in chemistry and early career in the pharmaceutical sector with GSK provide a strong foundation for his professional focus on technology and healthcare. This scientific grounding complements his five years of experience in M&A, financial due diligence, and corporate finance before joining the world of private equity.
He co-authored a scientific paper on a novel method for synthesizing nanocomposite tungsten carbide-cobalt using a biopolymer as a carbon source.
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They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters. They prefer to do thorough analysis of any situation.
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Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.
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