Opportunities for Operators and Investors

The UK waste and resource management sector is evolving rapidly - driven by regulatory reform, technological innovation, shifting business models and increasing investor appetite. As consolidation accelerates and growth capital becomes more accessible, both operators and investors are rethinking what scale, value and strategic positioning look like in today’s market.

Join us for a focused, insight-led webinar exploring how private equity is shaping the sector, where investment is flowing, and what makes a waste business attractive to external capital.

 

 

Thursday 26 March 2026
⏰ 10:30am GMT

 

 

Designed for waste business owners, senior management teams, advisers and investors seeking to understand investment opportunities in the sector.

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Speakers

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Chair: Jerry Biggs
Managing Partner
Bowthorpe Growth Partners

Jerry Biggs combines a strong investment track record with hands-on operational experience, partnering with ambitious UK mission-critical services businesses to improve performance, scale sustainably and create long-term shareholder value.

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Jacqueline O’Donovan OBE
Entrepreneur
Venture Capital & Private Equity Principals

Jacqueline O’Donovan OBE is an entrepreneur and experienced investor across the waste, logistics, transport and construction sectors, bringing a valuable operator-led perspective on private equity and growth.

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Alistair Rolland
Managing Director
BDO LLP

Alistair Rolland is a Managing Director at BDO, advising business owners and management teams on mergers, acquisitions and strategic transactions.

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Todd Mills
Director - Deal Advisory
BDO LLP

Todd Mills is a Director within BDO’s Deal Advisory team, specialising in advising mid-market businesses on buy-side and sell-side transactions.

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Ben Holland
Director - Transaction Services
BDO LLP

Ben Holland is a Director in BDO’s Transaction Services team, providing financial due diligence and deal advisory support to investors and corporates.

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Greg Holmes
Senior Investment Director
Palatine Private Equity

Greg Holmes is a Senior Investment Director within Palatine’s Impact Fund, focusing on partnering with businesses that deliver both strong financial returns and measurable environmental or social impact, with particular experience supporting growth, acquisitions & buy-and-build strategies across the sector.

Key Learnings & Takeaways

 

  • Why private equity is increasingly active in the UK waste sector

  • Where investment is being directed and what’s driving demand

  • What makes a waste business attractive to external capital

  • Consolidation: fragmentation, scale, and how value is unlocked

  • Operator view: benefits, challenges, common deal structures

  • Real-world examples of PE-backed organic growth and acquisitions

Who's it for?

     

      • Owners / founders of waste and environmental services businesses

      • CEOs/MDs, CFOs/FDs, COOs, Commercial/Strategy leads

      • Advisers working with operating businesses (corporate finance, legal, etc.)

      • Investors and funders active in the waste sector