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vcardSamantha Tapson

Director
101 Park Drive
Milton Park
Oxfordshire OX14 4RY
About

Ms. Tapson spent much of her youth supporting charities such as Oxfam and Mencap, working with vulnerable people and observing first hand the value of hard work and dedication to a cause. This mentality has always driven her to commit wholeheartedly to her personal and professional goals, and has resulted in success in every path she has chosen to pursue in her career. At Benchmark International, Samantha has worked in all areas of the business from preparation to research, and now focuses on managing a team of deal leaders towards successful completions including stand out transactions such as the sale of Fuse Rail to John Sisk & Son, and REACT Group's acquisition of LaddersFree. As Samantha understands all aspects of the process, she appreciates the importance of effectively project managing a transaction from start to finish to ensure the best possible outcomes.

education 

Canterbury Christ Church University - MA in Transformational Leadership. 

Canterbury Christ Church University - PGCE (Primary & Early Years). 

University of Leicester - BA (Hons) in English Literature. 

Open University - Certificate in Business Studies. 

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Our Success
Back in Action UK acquired by Sano PhysiotherapyAcquired BySano Physiotherapy acquired Back in Action UK
Seller
Back in Action Physiotherapy Limited
Acquirer
Sano Physiotherapy Ltd (owned by Solingen Private Equity)
Industry
Healthcare
Herrington Consulting acquired by EPSAcquired ByEPS acquired Herrington Consulting
Seller
Herrington Consulting Ltd
Acquirer
Environmental Protection Strategies Ltd
Industry
Environmental, Waste, and Recycling
LaddersFree acquired by REACTAcquired ByREACT acquired LaddersFree
Seller
LaddersFree Ltd
Acquirer
React Group plc
Industry
Business Services
Zencom Telecommunications acquired by Communicate TechnologyAcquired ByCommunicate acquires Zencom
Seller
Zencom Telecommunications Limited
Acquirer
Communicate Technology PLC
Industry
Technology, Media, Telecom, and Data
UCP Choice acquired by TSG UKAcquired ByTSG acquires UCP Choice
Seller
UCP Choice Limited
Acquirer
TSG UK Solutions Limited
Industry
Energy and Power
Fuse Rail acquired by SISKAcquired BySISK acquires Fuse Rail
Seller
Fuse Rail Limited
Acquirer
SISK
Industry
Transportation
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experience 

Following the completion of a world-renowned graduate leadership programme, Samantha held several successful leadership roles in the education sector in the early stages of her career. However, she decided that her skillset would be better placed in a different setting, and actively pursued a role in corporate finance, where she could fully apply her competencies in transformational leadership and critical thinking. Samantha saw an opportunity with Benchmark International to join a forward thinking, ambitious organisation that could support her progression in a new field.

Passion

Ms. Tapson loves what she does. Her priority is always ensuring that we deliver the best possible service and outcomes for our clients. She believes in our approach, and how the passion of our team cultivates creativity, ingenuity and a genuine commitment that transcends the day-to-day.

skills 

Communication, Project Management, Transformational Leadership, Change Management, Market Research, Marketing Strategies, Reporting & Analysis, M&A, Research, Coaching, Mentoring, Editorial Processes, Business Writing, Team Leadership, Training and Facilitation, Training Course Development Analytics, Assessment and Monitoring Methods, Qualitative Research methods

charity 

Samantha is a Teach First Ambassador, meaning she has an ongoing interest in addressing education equality alongside her alumni of the Teach First leadership course. 

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From start to finish the service and support provided by Benchmark was exceptional. With their help I achieved a great deal and was able to make sure my staff and clients are going to be looked after well in the future. The whole team is great and I valued their support throughout. I would highly recommend them.
Amanda Vickers
Communication and Leadership Training Company
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