Technology is driving change in many parts of this sector, and we work on both early-stage, disruptive venture companies and more established, mature businesses.
Our consulting team
Catherine Lu
Catherine is a Partner at PMSI, leading our work across Education, Business Services, and Technology. With a career spanning top-tier consulting and executive leadership, she brings a wealth of experience in commercial due diligence and corporate strategy in both advisory and executive leadership roles. Before joining PMSI, Catherine worked for PwC Strategy and served as an Executive Board member at The University of Law, where she led Strategy and Planning for one of the UK’s largest private education providers.
Catherine holds a first-class MSci in Chemistry from Imperial College London and an MBA from London Business School.
Aditi Talwar
Aditi serves as a Director at PMSI and plays a vital role in the Education, Business Services, and Technology CDD practice. With over ten years of experience, she has advised private equity and corporate clients on mid-market transactions across the UK and Europe. Prior to joining PMSI, Aditi worked with KPMG in both London and India.
Outside of work, she is usually balancing multiple playdates and her little one’s various demands while doing her best to stay fit.
Jack Hibbs
Jack is a Director at PMSI. He joined the firm in January 2026 and brings eight years’ experience spanning commercial and financial due diligence. He specialises in Business Services, with expertise across professional services, tech-enabled B2B offerings, sustainability, and the built environment. Earlier in his career, Jack qualified as a chartered accountant and worked at Crowe and DSW, advising on numerous private equity and corporate transactions.
Jack holds a BEng in Chemical Engineering from the University of Edinburgh.
Companies we worked with
How we’ve helped
Phoenix is a leading provider of professional qualifications and courses required for regulatory compliance in the fields of health, safety, and environmental training. Its portfolio includes NEBOSH, IOSH, and IEMA certifications across diverse sectors.
Acquirer
Wilmington Plc (Listed)
Deal type
VCDD
Deal value
Undisclosed
PMSI value-add
PMSI supported Phoenix by refining its equity story and growth strategy. PMSI provided full VCDD, which included detailed assessment of a diverse market serving a wide range of industries, buyer types (B2B/B2C/B2B2C) and use cases. PMSI conducted sizing of the complex compliance training market, as well as forecasting the long-term impact of virtual learning. After a highly competitive process, Phoenix was successfully sold to Wilmington Plc.
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