Meet The Team

Founder & Head of Corporate Development
Michael Garratt
Michael is a seasoned entrepreneur and M&A specialist with a career defined by rapid industrial scaling. Prior to founding Titan, he built and led a private investment group within the manufacturing sector, scaling the portfolio to £60 million in annual revenue and £5 million EBITDA within four years. At Titan, Michael leverages this operational playbook backed by our wider investment group to acquire and scale traditional UK manufacturing businesses.

Investment Partner
Neil Sharp
Neil is a results-driven entrepreneur and investor with over 37 years of experience. In 1993, he founded a business in the commercial printing industry, which he successfully scaled by executing strategic acquisitions of various competitors. After successfully exiting the business in 2011, Neil founded TML Finance & Advisory, a UK Corporate Finance firm specialising in M&A. He brings invaluable, founder-level insight to every Titan acquisition.

Operations & Technical Director (Non-Exec)
Richard Deekin
Richard is a Chartered Engineer and experienced CEO with over 30 years in aerospace, defence, and precision engineering. He has held senior leadership roles at Airbus, BAE Systems, Thales, GKN Aerospace, and NATS, where he delivered major transformations, operational improvements, and value growth. Most recently, Richard was CEO of Stratospheric Platforms Ltd, securing over £70m in funding, delivering the world’s first 4G and 5G telecoms calls from the stratosphere, and leading the company’s integration into the World Mobile and Protelindo Group in 2025 as World Mobile Stratospheric. Richard now serves in a Non-Executive capacity with Titan Industrial Partners, supporting the board in building a leading UK manufacturing group. He contributes deep expertise in post-M&A integration, lean transformation, and value creation. Alongside our wider group's operational resources, Richard provides the strategic guidance needed to help acquired businesses deliver sustainable growth and a high-value exit.

Head of Deal Origination
Harry Garratt
Harry has extensive experience in M&A and corporate development, specialising in the full deal lifecycle. As Head of Deal Origination at Titan Industrial Partners, he drives the acquisition strategy for our growing portfolio of industrial and manufacturing businesses. He plays a pivotal role in everything from initial valuation and due diligence to ensuring a smooth, seamless handover during post-close integration.