The People Behind Valont

Valont is built by people who understand what it takes to run and grow a business.
Our team brings deep expertise across finance, operations, technology, and advisory - all united by a commitment to making business lighter for owners.

Andrew Northcott

Andrew Northcott

FOUNDER & CHAIRMAN

Andrew Northcott is the founder and Executive Chairman of Valont having started multiple successful business ventures across a range of sectors including workforce management, technology, agriculture, tourism and real estate.

Alex Dignam

Alex Dignam

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - WATTLESTONE

Alex is a corporate finance and capital markets executive with 17 years experience gained through various roles at Deutsche Bank and UBS Investment Bank. His most recent role prior to joining Wattlestone was as Managing Director, Co-Head of Equity Capital Markets at UBS for Australia and New Zealand.

Nick Lucock

Nick Lucock

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - VALONT

Nick leads partnership development for Valont, bringing extensive experience in business acquisitions and service business operations. He works closely with business owners to explore partnership structures that protect their legacy while enabling growth.

Liam O'Sullivan

Liam O'Sullivan

CFO

Liam brings over a decade of experience in financial management and accounting to his role as Financial Controller. His most recent role was Manager in Deals, Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC), London where he assisted both Corporate and Private Equity by providing analytical insights across the deal lifecycle.

Backed by Wattlestone

Valont is part of Wattlestone, a family-owned investment and operating group.

Wattlestone builds and stewards businesses with a long-term view, guided by discipline, humility, and a commitment to enduring value. Its approach is anchored in the Wattlestone Business System - a framework of operational excellence, continuous improvement, and agentic AI.

Across financial assets, real estate, operating companies, and growth ventures, Wattlestone applies the same philosophy: quiet discipline, resilience, and compounding strength over time.

Valont reflects this heritage - delivering essential business services with the stability, technology, and care that Wattlestone is known for.