Langcliffe Continues to Empower Women in Business

Apart from founder Mark Eardley, our senior management team, led by Managing Director Helen Postlethwaite, are all women. And this itself showcases Langcliffe’s commitment to amplifying women’s voices—both within our business and across the industry.

At the heart of our female-driven workplace and global vendor advisor initiatives is Holly Cooper, our Senior Commercial Manager.

Holly joined Langcliffe fresh out of university in 2017, initially as part of our buy-side team before transitioning to the commercial side of the business. What started as a one-woman effort has grown into a thriving team of seven, responsible for managing global vendor advisor relationships and sell-side activity in every territory. Holly leads Langcliffe’s service for the advisory community and drives internal team development.

“I love that Langcliffe has been so supportive of my growth, allowing me to transition between roles and projects, leading teams, and expanding my experience.” said Holly.

Beyond her leadership in vendor advisor engagement, Holly is spearheading a transformative AI-driven initiative that will revolutionise Langcliffe’s approach to sourcing, structuring, and managing both buy-side and sell-side data.

Innovating with AI to Enhance Efficiency, Expand Service

Holly is collaborating closely with a team of consultants to develop AI-powered technology that will streamline internal processes, drive efficiency, and enhance Langcliffe’s ability to identify buyers.

“Working on automation projects has been incredibly insightful,” Holly shares. “The AI technology we’re developing will fundamentally change the way we operate – enhancing efficiency, enabling our team to identify more buyers, and fostering stronger relationships.”

This proprietary technology will accelerate the traditionally time-intensive process of researching buyers without compromising quality. By reducing administrative burdens, our team can focus on high-value relationship-building with our buy-side, ensuring we deliver businesses that align perfectly with their interests.

“Understanding advisors’ processes, ensuring flexibility in our approach, and fostering transparency in our progress are critical to the Langcliffe service,” Holly explains. “By refining our automation capabilities, we not only enhance our efficiency but also deepen the personal connections that drive successful transactions.”

Scaling for Global Expansion

The AI-driven automation of mandate processing will free up even more time for our team, allowing them to concentrate on vendor advisors’ evolving needs.

“My team is exceptional – we handle everything from research and relationship management to marketing communications, mandate processing, and outbound mandate generation,” says Holly. “With our expansion into Europe and the US, our proprietary automation technology will allow us to scale efficiently without compromising our industry-leading service levels.”

She adds, “What matters to me is making that strong first impression with one office and securing introductions to others through our service, network, and reputation. As we grow into the US market, we need to be at our best. The cross-border potential is enormous, and I want to ensure our clients continue receiving the highest standard of service.”

A New Era for Langcliffe

Langcliffe’s ongoing expansion and technological advancements are complemented by our recent acquisition of Ascent M&A Consulting. This strategic move grants us access to premier origination services for active acquirers, corporate finance firms, large corporates, and private equity investors across the UK, Europe, and North America.

With Holly’s leadership in vendor advisor engagement and key role in our cutting-edge AI initiatives, Langcliffe is poised to redefine the industry – connecting more buyers and sellers, strengthening global relationships, and most importantly, empowering women in business every step of the way.