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 
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