William Drake

Co-founder of Lord North Street, William is involved in all areas of the business including direct responsibility for clients.

A Cambridge graduate, barrister and US attorney until 1979, William then joined the corporate finance department of Kleinwort Benson.  For seventeen years he was then at Granville plc, a leading investment bank in the growth company sector.  Amongst other roles he has advised public and private companies and the entrepreneurs behind them on business strategy, board structure and remuneration. He has extensive experience as a non-executive director and chairman.