Global Leisure Partners LLP

Overview

Global Leisure Partners LLP (GLP) is an independent provider of specialist advisory and principal investment services to the global leisure industry. Established in 2004, GLP has built a strong team of professionals combining investment bankers, management consultants, lawyers, and accountants. The firm delivers financial advisory services to leading operators and investors in the leisure industry, including M&A, financing, and restructuring advice. GLP's principal investment activities complement its advisory services by providing flexible, value-added capital to corporate clients while creating unique investment opportunities for private equity partners. GLP focuses on sectors such as casinos & gaming, lodging & hospitality, travel & tourism, health & fitness, retail, consumer goods & services, and digital entertainment. The firm seeks to partner with leading private equity firms globally, leveraging its strong ties in markets around the world to identify trends and capitalize on them with its partners. GLP's unique Operating Partner network includes over 60 current and former CEOs, business decision-makers, and thought leaders, providing due diligence support, company management, board talent, deep industry knowledge, new relationships, and additional deal flow. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, and is authorized and regulated in the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority. The firm is led by CEO Mark Harms, who founded GLP in 2004. Under his leadership, GLP has completed over US$70 billion of transactions, delivering high-caliber financial advice to leading operators and investors in the leisure industry. The firm's team combines world-class M&A and advisory expertise with significant capital-raising prowess, capitalizing on globalization, demographic trends, and new technologies to create deals with leading providers of leisure goods and services. GLP's operating partners network provides additional support and expertise, enhancing the firm's ability to execute complex transactions and deliver value to its clients and partners. The firm's commitment to innovation and excellence has established it as a leading player in the global leisure industry, with a reputation for delivering successful outcomes for its clients and partners. GLP's focus on the leisure sector allows it to offer specialized services and insights, making it a trusted advisor and investment partner in the industry. The firm's strategic approach and deep industry knowledge enable it to identify and capitalize on opportunities, delivering value and growth for its clients and partners. GLP's dedication to excellence and its unique operating model have positioned it as a leading independent provider of specialist advisory and principal investment services to the global leisure industry.

Investment Focus

• Leading providers of goods and services within their industry segments
• Strong market position
• Potential for growth and value creation

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