Brian founded Nevis with John and James Pirrie in 2007 and has led its growth to become one of the leading UK investors in sub £10m deals. Prior to this, Brian spent 14 years at PwC, latterly as Corporate Finance Director and has completed over 100 transactions during his 25 years in Corporate Finance. He is passionate about supporting businesses to grow and develop and has been actively involved with the Prince’s Trust and now Scottish Edge for over 15 years. Brian is a Trustee and Treasurer of the JMA Trust, a charity which helps people in hardship across Scotland.

When he is not doing a deal or working with the portfolio you are most likely to find him playing sport or enjoying time with his family.

Ian joined Nevis in 2008 and was promoted to Partner in 2015. Having qualified as a CA with PwC, Ian worked in the Corporate Finance team before working in Malawi with the Clinton Hunter Development Initiative. There he was part of a small team investing to create sustainable businesses with a significant social impact. Ian’s role in Nevis is split between sourcing new investments and working with the existing portfolio.

Outside of work, Ian enjoys football and golf and spending time with family.

James is a Chartered Accountant and while still a trainee, he spent all his spare time working with his brother John to establish LCH Generators. He turned his hand to everything that needed doing, from workshop to sales.

As the business grew, James evolved financial controls and information systems that provided the tools required to control a successful nationwide multi-location business. He championed the adoption of market leading IT systems and innovative marketing techniques. Before its sale to Speedy Hire PLC in 2006, LCH was a multi-faceted business with more than 200 employees operating from 6 depots across the UK.

James is a strategic thinker and entrepreneur with ideas and vision. In 2004 he and John were finalists in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards and in 2006 they were finalists in the Entrepreneurial Exchange’s annual awards.

At Nevis, James draws on this operating background to support the firm's portfolio of businesses, working closely with management teams on strategy, financial controls and long-term growth.  Outside of Nevis, he has invested in commercial property, forestry and farming including the planting of a truffle orchard.  He has been a volunteer business mentor but very much enjoys being outdoors, hill-walking and skiing.

John is a decisive, self-driven entrepreneur with strategic vision. He started LCH Generators after a successful career in marine engine sales and as Managing Director he provided strong leadership and developed key customer relationships that endured. Highly customer focused and with a desire to create a top quality company John concentrated on the strategic development of the business. He was responsible for evolving the company infrastructure, IT systems, training, vehicle fleet and supplier relationships. He was also responsible for building the company’s headquarters and in acquiring and preparing depot premises throughout the UK.

John spends his free time sailing and socialising with family and friends.