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Management Buyout completes for eCommerce group Gudrum.

  • Admin
  • Oct 25, 2024
  • 1 min read

We are delighted to announce the completion of the Management Buyout of Gudrum Classics Limited, to the Managing Director, Gerrard Smith. 


Gudrum trades across 3 websites, Garden Chic, Living Chic & Simply Log Cabins. With over 15,000 SKUs across the home & garden category, Gudrum is growing rapidly in the market. Their team of highly skilled buyers, marketers, customer services team & product specialists are passionate about what they do.


Managing Director Gerrard Smith, has acquired the company from the founding shareholders, Andrew Leadley and Sally Leadley.


Gerrard Smith said: “I’m excited to be taking Gudrum forward on the next phase of growth for the Company, with my experience and the support of the wider team, I see a tremendous opportunity to grow Gudrum”. 


Andrew Leadley, Founder of Gudrum said: “After working with Gerrard for a number of years, I’m looking forward to seeing what the future brings for Gudrum under his stewardship.”


Christian Hitchen, Managing Director of Leyland Capital, and James Down, Partner at Hill Dickinson, advised on the transaction.


For more information, please contact:  


Christian Hitchen

Mobile: 07882 251114

 
 
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