Mr. Groom is Head of EMEA for Cerberus Operations, the Firm’s operations platform. He oversees the operating executives and functional experts in Europe to integrate operating expertise within Cerberus’ portfolio companies and investment strategies.
Prior to joining Cerberus in 2025, Mr. Groom spent two decades at EY where he was a partner and led the Financial Services Strategy and Transactions practice in the UK. Mr. Groom’s entire career has focused on M&A, strategy and distress in the Financial Services sector, working with banks, lending platforms, loans pools (performing and non) and servicing platforms. Through his work he has represented banks, financial sponsors, regulators and governments.
Mr. Groom is a Chartered Accountant (ICAS, qualified 2007) and holds a BSc in Economics and Econometrics from the University of Nottingham. Mr. Groom serves on the board and as Treasurer for Mummy’s Star (a charity focused on supporting women diagnosed with cancer in or around pregnancy).