Jo Haigh

Jo Haigh

About Me

Since 1989 Jo has bought and sold approximately 400 companies specialising in owner managed companies, in addition to selling three of her own companies and undertaking two personal MBOs. Throughout her career, Jo has held 40+ non-executive roles and is currently a Non-Executive Director and Chair for number of prestigious companies across England and the Isle of Man. Jo is also a regular presenter on corporate governance and mergers and acquisitions for prestigious organisations across the UK and Europe.

Key Highlights:

• Included in the 2023 Power List, Northern Power Women Awards (2023)
• Non-Executive Director of the Year finalist in the category of Private/Private Equity Backed, in association with Peel Hunt and supported by The Sunday Times (2021)
• Winner of the Non-Exec Director of the Year, IoD Yorkshire & North East Regional Awards (2018)
• Nominated for Business Woman of the Year, The Yorkshire Choice Awards (2018)
• Finalist in Business Services category, First Women Awards (2017)
• Announced as one of Academy for Chief Executives top 22 speakers, landing her on the “Cloud Nine League Table” (2017)
• fds winners of Most Innovative UK Deal Negotiator & AI One to Watch in Corporate Finance, Acquisition International (2016)
• Shortlisted for Mentor of the Year, First Women Awards (2016)
• Shortlisted for Inspiring Leader of the Year, Forward Ladies (2015)
• Shortlisted for SME Business of the Year, Forward Ladies (2015)
• Winner in the CBI First Women in Business Services Award (2014)
• Finalist of the Yorkshire Women of Achievement Awards (2013)
• Winner of The Sunday Times NED of the Year Award in association with Peel Hunt (2013)
• Finalist in the Business Advisor Category, IoD Awards (2011)

Fun Facts:

• Most likely to: Break her big toe by dropping a wine bottle on it!
• Least likely to: Go camping