About us
Harbour Beacon Advisory is an M&A advisory firm serving the global human capital Sector.
We work with world-class founders and management teams to achieve transformational results through highly successful transactions.
Our operational and financial expertise combined with our strong track record make us a steadfast partner in navigating the complexities and uncertainties of M&A.
Integrity
Serving our clients’ best interests is our north star. We always work to maximise value for our clients while providing sound, strategic advice through the complexities of the M&A process, ensuring every decision is aligned with their goals and long-term success. Our commitment is unwavering, and our expertise unparalleled.
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Expertise
We have an unparalleled understanding of the human capital services sector. As former operators and experienced professionals in acquiring and selling companies within this industry, we possess unique insights into its business models, value drivers, and market dynamics. No one knows this sector better than we do.
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Relationships
We take the time to get to know our clients at a deeper level, building lasting relationships that guide a successful transaction. We also leverage an extensive network of trusted and sophisticated market participants that has been built over a number of years.
Services
Sell-side
advisory
We understand and solve for management team goals and objectives in a transaction and maximize the value of the business with the best possible deal terms.
Buy-side
advisory
We maintain a real-time pulse on the market and understand your investment criteria to source and introduce potential acquisition targets that are relevant, interesting, and often times off-market.
Sub-sectors
served
Executive search, RPO, interim search, staffing, contingent search, leadership advisory/assessment and coaching, private equity.
Team
Cody Crook is the founder and managing director of Harbour Beacon Advisory. Cody began his career in recruitment and later joined Accenture where he worked with Fortune 500 clients on M&A due diligence and operational and strategic projects. He later joined a private equity-backed recruitment firm where led multiple buy-side transactions. He then joined an M&A advisory firm where he represented both buy- and sell-side clients in multiple M&A transactions.
Cody earned a bachelor’s degree from DePauw University and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
