Philip Wright

Philip Wright, like many others who have appeared in this column, is an affable, ebullient, and enthusiastic character. He also has a highly impressive list of M&A and privatization deals to his credit. The difference is that he is an accountant rather than an investment banker. Despite offers, he does not appear to be about to cross the fence.

“Everybody who studied accountancy would have thought about investment banking at one stage,” admits Wright.