Founder's Profile

I am the founder and Managing Director of Caledonia Strategic Advisory Limited, bringing over 20 years of distinguished international investment banking and private equity experience to the UK’s SME market. Having successfully executed more than £500 million in cross-border transactions across different sectors, I established Caledonia to democratise access to world-class financial advisory services for UK businesses.

My career spans senior roles at leading Private equity/ venture capital and investment banking, where I managed SME funds, executed M&A transactions, structured significant capital raises, and managed multi-million pound private equity portfolio companies across diverse sectors, including financial services, telecommunications, technology, healthcare, agribusiness, and manufacturing. Notable achievements include structuring a $300 million capital raise for a major banking acquisition and another $300m for a bank expansion, leading sell-side advisory for cross-border bank sales in Liberia and Sierra Leone, and executing private equity investments that delivered good returns for investors.

Egwu holds an MSc in Accounting and Finance from the University of Dundee, an MBA, and a BSc in Accountancy. He is a dual-qualified Chartered Accountant, recognised by both the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). I combine technical expertise with good practical knowledge of executing financial transactions. My international experience encompasses deal execution across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Côte d’Ivoire, Madagascar, Cape Verde, and Uganda, providing me with unique insights into cross-border structuring, multi-jurisdictional compliance, and emerging market dynamics.

At Caledonia Strategic Advisory, I specialise in providing institutional-grade financial advisory to UK start-ups, SMEs, and corporate organisations. My core expertise includes business valuation and financial modelling, capital raising strategy and execution, mergers and acquisitions advisory (both buy-side and sell-side), financial restructuring and turnaround advisory, and cross-border and transaction structuring. I work directly with clients to deliver practical, implementable solutions that drive measurable value creation.

Having lived and worked across multiple African markets before relocating to Scotland, I bring a truly international perspective to local challenges. I understand both the financial frameworks required for transactions and the practical realities facing growing businesses. This combination enables me to deliver high-impact advisory services to SMEs.

I am deeply committed to contributing to the UK’s economic development by helping businesses access the financial guidance they need to grow sustainably and pursue expansion opportunities, and maximise long-term value. My approach centres on building genuine partnerships with clients, extending well beyond individual transactions to provide ongoing strategic counsel as businesses navigate their growth journeys.

Beyond my professional practice, I maintain active involvement in the Dundee business community through the University of Dundee Alumni Network.