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CEO Robert Adams Appointed to Board of M&A Worldwide
July 30, 2025
July 29, 2025 – FOCUS Capital Partners is pleased to announce that our CEO, Robert Adams, has been appointed to the board of M&A Worldwide, a leading global network for M&A advisory services.
This appointment is a testament to Robert’s proven leadership and deep experience in cross-border transactions across Ireland, Europe, and North America. It also reflects his dedication to excellence in international deal-making and the expanding reach of FOCUS Capital Partners as a trusted advisor for ambitious businesses on the global M&A stage.
Commenting on the appointment, Robert Adams said:
“It is an honour to join the board of M&A Worldwide of which FOCUS Capital Partners has been a member since 2018. This network brings together seasoned advisors from across the globe to deliver exceptional value to clients in mergers, acquisitions and capital raising strategies.”
“I look forward to working closely with fellow board members to guide the strategic direction of the network, support deeper international collaboration among member firms, and create new opportunities for our clients in an increasingly interconnected global M&A landscape.”
Established in 2004, M&A Worldwide has a network of 450+ experienced M&A professionals in 44 offices across 34 countries, specialising in the middle-market.
The partner network connects companies, investors and strategic buyers around the world, with a particular focus on cross-border deals. M&A Worldwide has handled €34bn in transaction volume in the last 5 years, with sector specialisation across 12 industry groups.
FOCUS Capital Partners is the exclusive Irish member of M&A Worldwide.
As the CEO of FOCUS Capital Partners, Robert led the expansion of the firm into the U.S. market in 2025 by combining ownership and operations with established US investment bank, FOCUS Investment Banking. FOCUS Capital Partners also recently celebrated its 15-year anniversary with a new office opening in Dublin, with plans for a UK office in Q4 2025.
Written by
Celine Quinn
Marketing Manager, Europe
Celine Quinn serves as Marketing Manager, Europe, where she leads the firm’s marketing strategy across Ireland and the UK. Celine is responsible for brand positioning, integrated campaign execution, thought leadership development, media engagement, and strategic communications that support the firm’s mergers & acquisitions and capital advisory activities to elevate the firm’s profile across key industry sectors while reinforcing its cross-border advisory capabilities.
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Written by
Celine Quinn
Marketing Manager, Europe
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