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John Brazzale

John has played a key role in guiding the commercial direction and collaborative ethos of Pitcher Partners, both nationally and internationally. He held the role of National Chairman of the Pitcher Partners National Association in Australia from 2017 to 2025. He was a board member and Asia-Pacific Regional Chairman for the global affiliation of member […]

Ashley Davidson

Ashley is the Practice Leader of Pitcher Partners Melbourne’s Private Business and Family Advisory (PBFA) practice and is a representative on the national PBFA liaison committee.  Ashley works with trading businesses across a range of industries including professional services, agribusiness, publishing and property. He is a strategic advisor and trusted sounding board who brings deep […]

Michael Sonego

Michael launched his career in industry and joined Pitcher Partners Melbourne after working in London for Baker Tilly. He became a Partner in 2013. Michael is the global chair of Corporate Finance for Baker Tilly International.   With extensive expertise in mergers and acquisitions, financial analysis, due diligence, and valuations, Michael is committed to providing strategic […]

James Beaumont

James specialises in both buy-side and sell-side transactions, covering mergers & acquisitions and financial due diligence. He is commercial, methodical and creative, with a talent for explaining complex issues clearly to clients. James treats every engagement as his last, striving to get the best outcome for his clients in all circumstances. ​ James has achieved […]

Ben Lethborg

Ben works predominantly with privately and family owned businesses, high net worth families and individuals and self-managed super funds. His work is centred around financial reporting, management reporting and financial management, business improvement, strategic planning, structuring and implementation of business and investment vehicles, estate, tax and trust planning, and business succession planning. Ben has worked […]

The importance of succession planning for family businesses and SMEs

People all over the world recently sat on the edge of their couch waiting to see which of the four Roy children in HBO’s dramedy Succession would inherit their father’s media conglomerate. While made with dramatic effect, the show serves as a timely reminder for family business owners and SMEs to start thinking about their business succession plans.

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