The disruptive impact of technology is changing the business world. M&A has a role to play in both grasping the opportunities and managing the risks this change creates.

Steve Ivermee

UK EY LLP Board member, EY-Parthenon Partner, Private Equity, Ernst & Young LLP

Supports private equity clients and their portfolio companies. Mentor. Supporter of the Arts. Motorsport enthusiast.

Steve is a partner within the Private Equity (PE) team at Ernst & Young LLP with a focus on large cap PE value creation opportunities.  

He joined EY in 1990 as a graduate trainee and was previously the  UK&I Managing Partner for Strategy and Transactions between 2016 and 2023, overseeing a doubling in size of the service line and significant expansion in capabilities and the diversity of the team.

Prior to that, he held positions as  UK&I Head of Transaction Support (2010-2015), EMEIA Transaction Support Leader (2013-2016) and COO for  UK&I Strategy and Transactions (2015-2016).

Steve has worked on a wide range of cross-border deals in countries such as the US, Germany, France, Italy, Turkey and Norway, as well as a diverse range of industries, including business services, consumer products and aviation.

Elected to the UK EY LLP Board in July 2025.

How Steve is building a better working world

“The disruptive impact of technology will continue to play a huge role in the business world. In my work with clients and our teams, I focus on the future role that M&A can play in both grasping the opportunities this change creates and helping manage the risks presented by technology-led disruption.

No doubt, the future is uncertain, and transactions away from a business’s core area typically bring even greater uncertainty. Successful businesses will not be those that take a ‘wait and see’ approach, but those that are being proactive in addressing the key issues that are driving rapid change in their industries.

I am committed to ensuring that our focus on belonging is about making it all our responsibility to maintain a fair and equitable culture. Commercial success will only come with a strong, inclusive culture and the diversity of people and thinking that will bring.”

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