Oxford based cleaning provider embarks on new phase with MBO
Oxford based commercial cleaning provider DF Williams Cleaning Services Limited, embarks on a new phase following an MBO that was supported by a seven-figure funding package from Shawbrook.
At a glance
A stellar reputation for delivering quality cleaning services
Founded in 1978 by David Williams and Philip West, the team at DF Williams have over 44 years’ experience within the commercial cleaning sector. With a stellar reputation for delivering quality cleaning services, including contract cleaning, facility management, industrial cleaning and one-off specialist cleaning, the business has become a preferred supplier to many businesses across Oxfordshire.
The MBO, led by the former Operations Manager and new Non-Executive Director, Gerard Tilley, will facilitate the exit from the business by current owners Philip and Janet West. Gerard will support the leadership team through this transition and into its next stage of growth.
The DF Williams team is committed to maintaining strong partnerships with employees and customers, and the ongoing focus will be on growing its share within the market and expanding the services offered to clients.
Shawbrook has a strong track record of working closely with businesses to deliver transactions such as ours, and throughout the process we have been impressed with their team’s responsiveness, expertise and ability to work flexibly with us These two facets from my flying career underpin our approach at SDKA – we guide our team to provide exceptional customer service that inspires confidence and long-term business relationships.
The new management at DF Williams Cleaning Services Limited comments:
“Philip and David have done an excellent job of building the business into what it is today. We are excited to work alongside Gerard and the wider team to continue their legacy, grow the business even further and bring fresh and new ideas to the business.
“Shawbrook has a strong track record of working closely with businesses to deliver transactions such as ours, and throughout the process we have been impressed with their team’s responsiveness, expertise and ability to work flexibly with us.”
Matthew Fannon, Director, Corporate Lending at Shawbrook comments:
“DF Williams is a well-known local business in Oxfordshire with a distinguished reputation for both quality and building long-term relationships with clients, and both Stephen and Gerard have ambitious plans for the next stage of the business. We’re thrilled that we could support them with the MBO and look forward to seeing where they take the business next.”
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