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Tom Chappell

Sharpshooter · DISC type DC
Investment Director at TDC
📍 United Kingdom

Tom is an Investment Director at TDC, specializing in private credit for lower mid-market companies. A Chartered Accountant with a background in debt advisory at EY and a BSc in Economics from the University of Leeds, he is responsible for structuring and executing investments, frequently partnering with UK private equity sponsors.

Outside of his professional life, Tom is an active individual who enjoys a variety of sports. His particular interests include racket sports and the challenging discipline of open water swimming, showcasing a passion for both competition and endurance activities.

In 2024, Tom was shortlisted for the "Rising Star of the Year" award at the prestigious North West Rainmakers Awards, recognizing his impact in the deals community.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Investment Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Tom shows up

Rigorous & Demanding
ROI Driven
Thorough Evaluator

They put a lot of effort into ensuring personal success. They like to stay in control of the negotiation or defining of the terms. They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact.

Priorities

Topics Tom cares about

Buy-and-Build Strategy
Recently shared his expert opinion at a roundtable, cautioning that this consolidation strategy is not suitable for every sector and requires realistic evaluation.
Private Credit Solutions
His core role involves providing flexible debt capital to lower mid-market corporates, helping them finance acquisitions, growth, and refinancings.
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Career

Work history

6-2017
Investment Director
TDC
9-2014 - 5-2017
Capital and Debt Advisory, Corporate Finance
EY
In the press

Media appearances

Tom Chappell | Investment Executive at TDC. Featured in TDC LLP (Company Website)
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Education
2014 - 2017
CA Qualification - Chartered Accountancy
ICAS - The Professional Body of CAs
2009 - 2013
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
University of Leeds
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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