MID-MARKET private equity firm LDC has appointed Dale Alderson as an investment director in its Yorkshire office.

Leeds-born Mr Alderson joins from Deloitte, where he spent more than six years in the business advisory firm’s corporate finance practice.

During this time, he led and delivered a range of transactions including management buy-outs, corporate sales and acquisitions, and distressed re-financings.

He also provided strategic advice relating to long-term growth plans, acquisition strategy and stakeholder management to a number of large corporate clients in the region.

Before joining Deloitte, Mr Alderson began his career at Ernst & Young in 2001, where he qualified as a chartered accountant. In his new role, he will work with senior director John Swarbrick and fellow investment director Tony Norwood.