IMPROVED Corporate Finance appoints Mark Joseph as Non-Executive Chairman

IMPROVED Corporate Finance, a boutique M&A consultancy that supports deals across Europe, has appointed Mark Joseph as Non-Executive Chairman.

In his role as Non-Executive Chairman, Mark Joseph will work closely with the senior team – including Executive Chairman Frank Verbeek and Managing Partners Bas Hendriks, Marlon Brand, and Daniel Lyons – to further expand the firm’s footprint in its areas of focus.

Headquartered in the Netherlands, IMPROVED Corporate Finance provides support in corporate finance and mergers & acquisitions, serving entrepreneurs, investors and corporates. The firm, which has around 20 staff, is dedicated to three sectors: technology, energy and mobility.

“Joining IMPROVED Corporate Finance as Non-Executive Chairman at this exciting time is a privilege. The team has built an impressive track record and deep industry expertise. I look forward to working even more closely with this talented team and drive even greater impact for our clients and stakeholders,” said Joseph, who has been with the firm since 2020 in the role of Associate Partner.

Joseph has more than 30 years of experience in the transportation and energy sectors across the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, and South America. Prior to his venture into advisory, he served as CEO for Veolia Transportation and Transdev for the LATAM and UK & Ireland markets, and as the Chief Commercial Officer for the Transdev Group. He spent a total of fifteen years at Transdev Group, also leading the company’s North American business.

Commenting on the appointment, Verbeek stated: “We are thrilled to welcome Mark as Non-Executive Chairman. His deep industry expertise, leadership, and vision will further strengthen our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients and reinforce our standing as a trusted global expert in the E-mobility, Smart Energy Management, Battery Storage and Renewables sectors.”

Alongside his role at IMPROVED Corporate Finance, Joseph is Founder and CEO at Mobitas Advisors, where he supports mobility and energy tech pioneers with commercial, strategic and financial advisory services. He also sits on a number of other boards.