May 19, 2026
Episode 24: I sold out to Accenture - but my new business will be bigger
The Story behind the deal with guest Mark Sweeny, CEO of de Novo Solutions.
Join Jonathan Boyers, Head of Alvarez & Marsal Corporate Finance, and Chris Maguire, Executive Editor of BusinessCloud, as they sit down with Mark Sweeny, CEO of de Novo Solutions.
In this episode, Mark Sweeny discusses:
- Dreaming of being a drummer in a rock brand
- Why selling Certus Solutions to Accenture was no fluke
- Why founders seeking investment need the ‘eye of the tiger’ to succeed
- The crucial role his wife Natalie played in founding de Novo Solutions in Wales
- Growing a business in Wales, US and India
- The rise of AI