Libby Gibson

Piper PE LLP (Piper) is an independent UK specialist private equity firm which was founded by Crispin Tweddell in 1986 as strategic brand consultants working with UK retail and leisure companies. Located in London, Piper focuses on investments in consumer brands with strong growth potential, working in partnership with management teams to build well-run, industry-leading companies with superior operating results and attractive growth prospects.

Hickory's Smokehouse Ltd. engages in the operation of smokehouse restaurants. It offers popcorn, racks of ribs slowly cooked in its smoker, American desserts, weekend brunch and buffalo wings. The company was founded by Neil McDonnell on January 12, 2010 and is headquartered in Chester, the United Kingdom.