Spencer Woods

Investor

2019

Senior Investment and Portfolio Manager

2014 - 2019

Wheatsheaf Group directly operates, invests in and helps to develop businesses in the food and agriculture sectors. Working in partnership with our portfolio companies, through the activities of over 2,500 people in 34 countries and the development of innovative technologies, we aim to contribute enduring solutions to improve efficiency in the production of healthy and nutritious food to meet the food requirements borne out of the increasing demands of a changing global population.

Head of International Sales and Operations (Secondment from Wheatsheaf)

2017 - 2017

Cogent operates the UK's largest bull stud. Based on the commercial requirements of today's dairy farmer, we have successfully developed a breeding programme founded on production, type, and reliability. Cogent was the pioneer of sexed semen technology and continues its work today to improve the process and research and develop new technologies, which will aid the modern farming business. In October 2017, US based ST Genetics became the majority shareholder in Cogent.

Corporate Finance

2006 - 2014

Focus on providing advice on disposals, acquisitions, buy-outs and strategic options to corporate clients, private equity houses and management teams.

Assistant Director

2006 - 2014