Paul Crocker

Chief executive officer

Headshot of Paul Crocker.

During his career Paul has been at the forefront of transactional work, both as a corporate finance adviser and a banker. The combination of over 25 years in lead advisory, due diligence and banking roles gives Paul a breadth of experience to draw upon when advising clients and facilitating negotiations in a wide range of sectors.

Paul spent the first decade of his career working for national accountancy firms, including seven years at EY. He then spent 10 years in the banking industry with HSBC, based in London and Bristol, in leadership roles in corporate banking, leverage and acquisition finance.
Since joining PKF Francis Clark as a corporate finance partner in 2015, Paul has used his combined corporate finance and banking experience to provide advice to business owners, boards and management teams.
Paul moved into the role of CEO in April 2023 to drive the firm’s strategic development.
Like many former rugby players, he now spends his spare time trying to keep fit through walking, cycling and surfing. Paul is married with two sons.

Latest posts featuring Paul

PKF Francis Clark welcomes 63 new trainees

27 August 2024

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Eight Francs Clark employees, recently promoted to directors, are smiling for a photograph.

New directors are starting next chapter of their PKF Francis Clark careers

1 July 2024

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Partner promotions cap Sarah, Mark and Rob's career progression

2 April 2024

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Paul Crocker, Andrew Richards and Scott Bentley strike a pose at a golf course.

New leaders as PKF Francis Clark gears up for a new era

14 November 2023

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A male office worker sits at a desk surrounded by paperwork entering figures into his calculator.

The end of LIBOR – do not underestimate the impact

26 May 2021

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Bloom & Wild co founder and CEO Aron Gelbard stands in a greenhouse holding flowers while grinning at the camera.

Bloom & Wild expands in Europe with acquisition of Bloomon

22 April 2021

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A scientist checks the gauge on a piece of equipment in a laboratory at eXmoor Pharma.

eXmoor pharma secures £12m funding from MVM

12 March 2021

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Three hot pasties rest on a cooling tray.

Corporate finance team supports Prima Bakeries’ acquisition of Cornish Premier Pasties

5 January 2021

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