Andrew Sims
Associate Director
Andrew has led many successful transactions for Initium clients across industries as diverse as construction, professional services, scientific research, Mechanical and Electrical Services (M&E), Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC), and Software as a Service (SaaS). Since joining Initium in 2016, he has brought his extensive commercial experience to manage complex transactions, often involving international stakeholders, to ensure our clients’ objectives are met.
Andrew’s background includes five years serving as a company director and working for FTSE 100 companies ICI and United Utilities, where he first cut his teeth on acquisitions and divestments. A graduate of Durham University, he also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing.
Selected transactions
- Sale of Gold-Vision to Volaris
- Sale of Hutton + Rostron to SOCOTEC
- Sale of Evolution Water to Phenna
- Sale of Dawbarn Ltd to Shur-Co Ltd
- Sale of Weston Williamson LLP to Egis
- Sale of Premier Components to AutoCirc AB
- Sale of Oxford Safety Components Ltd to Kee Safety Ltd
- Sale of Gnosys Global to Kinectrics Group
- Sale of Leach Group Ltd to J S Held LLC
- Sale of Action Pumps Ltd to Tricel UK

When he became too old and slow to play rugby, Andrew started coaching youth rugby. Now his son is no longer a youth, he has the time to join the Kingsholm faithful to support the mighty (well not quite so mighty this season) Gloucester Rugby. There is always next season…