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A Perfect Day of Golf and Networking at Sharp Consultancy's Annual Event Sickleholme!

​Another delightful day out at Sickleholme Golf Club for Sharp Consultancy’s latest Invitational Golf event!​After a little scepticism late Thursday night concerning the weather, the early sunshine on Friday was a sign of things to come, an absolute belter of a day ensued with glorious weather throughout and some fairly ‘bright’ golf too! ​Guests started the day with breakfast and refreshments, before sampling the spectacular views of Sickleholme's 13th whilst trying to secure one of the three prizes on offer! Those being, Nearest the pin, Longest drive and of course OVERALL WINNER. ​Jonathan Ward deservedly scooped the Nearest the pin award with a tee shot within 7ft of the 13th hole and Ian Robinson justified the low handicap with a beautiful drive on the 17th hole to secure the Longest Drive award – well done to you both! ​The OVERALL WINNER was a much more competitive affair, and it was left right until the final group had finished to declare an overall winner, with a final score of 35 points James Rutter claimed the glory and won the main prize – congratulations James! ​As always, a massive thank you to all of the team at Sickleholme who allowed us to host and facilitate yet another great day which we rounded off with some much-needed beers and of course the famous Sickleholme Chicken burger!! ​With new faces and plenty of long-standing friends of Sharp Consultancy it was great to finish the day with some wider networking and it’s great to hear so much positivity out there in the local marketplace. ​There truly is few better ways to enjoy a Friday, with beautiful weather, picturesque views, and a rewarding golf course to help broaden your business and professional network. ​We can’t wait to see you all again at our next event!​Are you looking to strengthen your team with top-tier finance and accountancy professionals? At Sharp Consultancy, we excel in connecting your business with exceptional talent for temporary, interim, or permanent roles. With our well-established offices in Leeds and Sheffield, our experienced consultants are dedicated to serving businesses across Yorkshire and beyond. Don't leave your recruitment needs to chance—contact us TODAY and let's find the perfect candidates to drive your business forward.

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Lee Sweeney
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Lee Sweeney

Executive Director

Educated at Chesterfield Boy’s School in Derbyshire, Lee Sweeney's career commenced with a solid foundation in retail banking. He spent eight years at LloydsTSB Bank Plc, assuming various sales and junior management roles. In 1996, Lee embarked on a new chapter with Sharp Consultancy, dedicating 28 years of service (and counting!), including the establishment of the Leeds office in 2000.

Lee specialises in Professional Practice & Private Equity, encompassing a comprehensive scope of disciplines:

• Mergers & Acquisitions

• Corporate Finance

• Transaction Services

• Business Restructuring & Insolvency

• Audit and Taxation

• Investment and Portfolio Management within Private Equity

• Investment & Specialist Banking

His geographical focus spans West and North Yorkshire and Manchester, where he has built and nurtured long-standing client relationships.

Colleagues and clients often describe Lee as helpful, professional, and inspiring. These attributes have been pivotal in fostering trust and delivering exceptional service within his field.

Outside of professional life, Lee is an avid fly fisherman, a passion that allows him to connect with nature and unwind. He is an avid car enthusiast, having attended events like the Goodwood Revival and enjoying weekend drives in his Porsche Boxster. His love for the outdoors extends to walking, particularly in the breathtaking Langdale region of The Lake District, and cycling, which keeps him active and invigorated.

When not indulging in these hobbies, you will often find Lee and his wife hosting dinner parties for friends and family.

Lee enjoying his holidays and hobbies.
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    ​I have no hesitation in recommending Lee to anyone in my network. In particular, he has kept in touch with me over the last 5/6 years being a source of impartial advise when needed.

    Adam
    Adam
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    ​Lee is the consummate professional and very personable. He was helpful and understanding throughout the whole process and I appreciated his openness and integrity which gave great confidence in every conversation.

    Daniel
    Daniel
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    ​Lee has been absolutely fantastic throughout the hiring process. I have a somewhat unusual background for a role in M&A, but he immediately picked up on my tremendous drive to do all the things necessary for a role. The depth of experience and love of the job enables Lee to know what firms want / need from candidates beyond the standard cookie-cutter approach which 99% of headhunters use. From a personal perspective, Lee has spent a lot of time getting to know me and helping me think about how to present myself at interview. Absolutely top-notch.

    Investment Banker, Relocating from London
    Investment Banker, Relocating from London