Meet the Team

About Richard

Richard’s vertical market software career began over 20 years ago during which he has progressed to Group CEO of Vesta Software Group, where he spends his time managing and building multiple brands within the Jonas Software UK Group. He currently oversees the Education and Retail brands within the UK, however, Richard is also responsible for acquisition activity into new and existing sectors. His extensive knowledge of vertical market software solutions through his various positions within Jonas, give him a meticulous knowledge on the industry, the group and the services they provide.

Richard joined Jonas via the Gladstone MRM acquisition where he was the Professional Services Manager, working within their leisure management software. Since then, his experience has allowed him to gain knowledge within many different brands and sectors within Jonas.

Before joining Jonas, Richard worked in sales and marketing within the leisure, attractions and telecommunications sectors. Richard’s philosophy lies in developing his employees, providing them with new opportunities, thus giving them room to grow and flourish. His attitude to his colleagues and team spirit has led to the incredible growth within many of the Jonas UK businesses.

In his spare time, Richard enjoys spending time with his young family and playing the occasional round of golf.

About Tom

Tom has been working for Vesta Software Group since 2016, following a successful period working within finance for Compass Group (the largest contract foodservice company in Europe). He currently serves as the Chief Operations Officer of Vesta Software Group managing and building the Central Functions (Finance, HR and IT) on a global scale.

A Chartered Accountant (ACCA) who has a vast experience in finance related roles as well as team management, in 2022 Tom was promoted to the Chief Operations Officer role to lead the decentralisation of other central functions, bringing them in house to Vesta and scaling them efficiently as the portfolio grows.

In addition to central functions, he is also heavily involved in M&A activity on a global scale, pre-acquisition but particularly post-acquisition.

Facilitation of growth for an organisation is an area Tom likes to participate (particularly in high growth, ever-changing environments like Vesta), where scalability of functions through system and process automation become particularly key. Strategy to facilitate this and constant forward thinking is a part of his everyday life, as well as maintaining and building our excellent corporate culture.

Tom’s main passion for his role at Vesta is nurturing peoples talent and helping to develop and build careers for the great people across his departments.

In his spare time Tom enjoys playing a multitude of sports, particularly football.

About Ken

Ken joined Vesta in 2021 and leads the group’s global acquisitive strategy. Over the last 20 years, he has transacted numerous deals in the US, Europe and several Emerging Markets, from both a buy and sell side perspective as a direct investor, advisor and through other senior and partner level roles in Private Equity, Corporate Finance and Corporate Development. In his career, Ken has been fortunate to lead and work with operational, business development and integration teams in several industries, including Telecommunications, Pharmaceuticals, financial services and SME banking.

Outside of work, Ken enjoys spending time with his family exploring the English countryside.

About Diego

Diego joined Vesta Software Group in 2023, following a successful international career having worked in Chile, New York and Panamá, being admitted to practice law in the first two jurisdictions. He currently serves as Legal Counsel of Vesta Software Group, managing the legal matters of the group on a global scale, being heavily involved in all M&A activity, pre-acquisition and post-acquisition. He is based in Santiago, Chile.

During his international career, Diego has more than 15 years of experience on cross-border M&A, added to a Master in Law in Banking, Finance and Corporate Law and 4 years of in-house experience. He has worked in not only the acquisition of new companies, but also the operation of them once acquired, and easily adapts to the structures of each. As such, he has been a great fit for the team at Vesta.

In his spare time, Diego is a sports enthusiast, with his main focus being football. He also loves spending time with his wife and kids.

About Abdul

Based in Toronto, Abdul has been with Vesta Software Group since 2022, and with the broader Constellation Software network since 2019. Abdul has worked in various roles within Constellation including Finance, Strategy and M&A (pre- and post-close). He currently leads Vesta’s M&A Execution efforts globally and works with business owners and stakeholders throughout the M&A process.

Prior to joining Vesta/Constellation, Abdul worked at KPMG in their technology & software practice. Outside of work, he enjoys cycling, gaming, and trying new restaurants.

About Harsha

Harsha joined Vesta Software Group in July 2022 and has progressed to his current position of Portfolio Leader.

Harsha manages portfolios of Enterprise Point of Sale and Vertical Market Software companies. He is focused on growing Vesta’s investments not just in the UK but also across Central Eastern Europe.

Previously, Harsha has gained experience as an operating partner in a private equity firm, as a management consultant for blue chip companies and as a departmental head in FTSE 250 firms.

On the weekends Harsha is usually either watching cricket, spending time with his family or getting immersed in the latest to hit the bookshelves. He is always keen to discover interesting software companies and lives his life by Buzz Lightyear’s famous motto “TO INFINITY AND BEYOND…”.

About David

David joined Vesta Software Group in 2013 and has over 30 years of experience managing and cultivating vertical market software companies. With a growth mindset, David oversees a portfolio of companies within the Education, Retail and other vertical market sectors whilst continuing to drive strategic acquisitions.

With a strong ethos in collaboration and shared success, David is committed to creating a welcoming environment for new business owners to his/our growing portfolio.

David’s journey with Vesta Software Group began in 2013 as Managing Director and shareholder of the acquired CRB Solutions. Pre-acquisition, he had ambitious growth plans for his business that quickly translated into reality with the help of Vesta Software Group. In 2014, David managed the acquisition of sister company Cunninghams EPOS Group, merging the two brands to establish the market-leading CRB Cunninghams. This strategic move doubled the company’s headcount and established a strong presence with offices in multiple UK locations to facilitate long-term growth.

Since the acquisition, David’s leadership has emphasised fostering a positive company culture, driving strategic initiatives, and nurturing employees’ professional development. With a wealth of knowledge, he helps business unit leaders grow their individual businesses and draws upon his personal experience as a business owner to help acquiring companies realise their strategic goals and welcome them to the group.

David is a lifelong football supporter of his local club, a passion which, unfortunately, he has also passed on to his enduring family.

About Daniel

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About Sorin

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About John

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About Tess

Tess is a people-oriented Senior HR Leader, with strong experience across UK and European markets and a demonstrable track record of accomplishment across multiple industry sectors. She combines high levels of commercial acuity with deep subject matter expertise across the full HR remit to design and deliver HR solutions that enhance business operations. Tess is a confident and proactive HR professional who operates well at both a tactical and strategic level and consistently delivers above and beyond expectation. She is also an instinctive and proactive culture builder who employs empathy, passion and credibility to build best in class HR functions.

Tess holds a BA Degree in Communication Science with a focus on psychology and a BA Honours Degree in Industrial Psychology.

About Owen

Owen joined Jonas UK in October 2011, initially as the Technical Director for Gladstone Ltd where he was responsible for the company’s software product portfolio, managing the Product Design, Development and Testing teams. Owen has also held other posts within Jonas including the General manager for SDA and as Technical Director for Tucasi. Since January 2020 Owen has held the post of Group CTO for Vesta Software Group, an operating group of Jonas UK.

Owen has more than 30 years’ experience in software development and is passionate about developing high-quality software systems using agile practices. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Computer Science from De Montfort University

About Patrick

Patrick has a keen interest in technology, particularly Artificial Intelligence and Big Data. During his undergraduate studies at the University of Birmingham, he completed a semester at The University of Hong Kong studying Business Management and Digital Transformation Strategy – a data analytics approach. This galvanised his thoughts regarding his career.

After completing a degree in Accounting and Finance, Patrick found himself working as an Investment Manager for 2 years. The combination of advising business owners post-exit as a Wealth Manager, along with his background in accounting, technology and a genuine, passionate interest for technology, makes him a perfect fit to lead Vesta’s Deal Origination activities across the UK and Europe.

About Dominik

Dominik joined Vesta to help strengthen and expand our presence in Eastern and Southern Europe. He grew up in the Czech Republic, where a big part of his life was spent playing ice hockey at a high level, which helped shape his personality to become a driven team player in his professional life today.

After receiving an athletic scholarship from the University of Texas at El Paso, Dominik spent four years in the United States pursuing his BBA degree in Marketing. Shortly after that, he began working in the logistics industry with DHL, where he managed client accounts in the Central Los Angeles and Hollywood areas.

Dominik’s background includes account management and sales with a concentration in B2B communications. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his friends, travelling and playing sports.

About Noah

Noah joined the Vesta team in 2023 as an M&A Analyst to help bolster our continued growth in the UK & Europe. He runs the execution side of our investment opportunities from building valuations for an initial offer, through to managing the due diligence process and closure.

Having achieved a First-Class Honours degree in Accounting and Finance, Noah began his career as an audit graduate at EY where he became a Chartered Accountant (CA). With a strong background in finance and a keen interest in technology, Noah is perfectly placed to accelerate our growth in Europe.

In his spare time, Noah enjoys watching combat sports and keeping fit through kickboxing a few times a week.

About Jeronimo

About Carolina

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About Leonardo

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About Verónica

Veronica joined the Vesta M&A team in 2022 to lead our Business Development efforts throughout Latin America as part of our global acquisitive growth strategy.

Veronica brings with her more than 10 years’ experience in Business Development, with a strong background in consultative sales. She began her professional career working with start-ups and entrepreneurs, mostly in the tech sector. Throughout the years, she worked for international and local companies across multiple industry sectors: finance, real state and government. She holds a Business Development degree with a focus on marketing and an MBA certification.

Veronica is a native of Uruguay and resides in Montevideo. She enjoys traveling and spending weekends at her beach house.

About Sofia

Sofía joined the Vesta team in 2022 to assist in developing the M&A execution area. Currently, she is responsible for preparing valuations for targets, leading due diligence processes, coordinating efforts across departments, and analyzing various strategies related to targets post-acquisition, alongside Group Leaders.

She brings M&A expertise from her previous role at a leading firm in corporate finance advisory, where she advised companies of different sizes and sectors on investment projects, M&A, strategic consulting, complex financial modeling, project finance, among other areas.

Sofía holds a degree in accounting and resides in Montevideo, Uruguay.

About Cristóbal

Cristobal Muñoz embarked on his journey with Vesta Software Group in 2024, stepping into the role of M&A Senior Analyst based in Santiago, Chile. With a career that spans venture capital, strategic advisement, and business analysis, Cristobal brings a broad perspective and a deep understanding of the M&A and Investment landscape.

Before his current position at Vesta, Cristobal contributed to the technology industry as a Venture Capitalist based in Chile. There, he played a crucial role in investing across Spanish-speaking LatAm companies in various industries, including Fintech, Logistics, SaaS, Consumer, and Proptech.

His experience is distinguished by a history of identifying and executing technology investment opportunities across various sectors, advising a diverse portfolio of companies on strategic and financial planning, and engaging in high-level business case development. Cristobal holds a Master of Science in Finance and a Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics, both with distinction, from Universidad de Chile.

On his free time, he enjoys cooking, playing football, competing on videogames or watching Netflix, preferably with the company of his best friend and son, León

About Luis

Luis joined our LATAM M&A team in 2023 as part of our global acquisitive growth strategy, focusing on our deal origination efforts in Chile, Colombia, Panama and Peru.

With more than 15 years’ experience in sales strategy, business development, customer success, eCommerce and marketing, he brings a wealth of knowledge with expertise in pharmaceuticals, technology and international publishing.

Originally born in Venezuela, Luis moved to Dublin in 2014 to study English, before settling in Santiago, Chile, in 2015. He has since obtained an MBA degree from the Universidad San Sebastián and a Diploma in Business Administration from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. In 2023, he began studying towards a Masters in Big Data and Business Intelligence at the Barcelona Business School, via distance learning.

Outside of work, Luis enjoys spending time with family and going on walks with his dog. He is also a fan of bike riding, going to the movies and getting out to different concerts and festivals.

About Rafael

Based in Mexico, Rafael joined Vesta Software Group in 2024, following a successful career in Digital Native Companies over the last 15 years. He has had the opportunity to collaborate with companies in Mexico, Canada, the US, India, Central and South America, as well as some countries in Europe. With a focus on disruptive companies and a developed ability to detect new market opportunities from a commercial approach, Rafael is currently searching for new business opportunities for Vesta in Mexico as M&A Business Development Executive. He holds a Financial Administration degree.

Outside work, Rafael enjoys spending time with his family, friends, and his pets, as well as exercising outdoors, reading books, meditating, and when possible, going to a good concert.

About Gerónimo

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