We've partnered with MML to accelerate the next chapter of DM's growth
23 September 2026We've always believed in doing consultancy differently. Today, we're excited to share a major milestone in our journey which continues us along that distinctive path.
We've partnered with MML, to help accelerate our next phase of growth across the UK and Ireland. Mike Reynolds, Partner, and David Collins, Investment Director, from MML have joined the DM Board and a new chairperson will be appointed in due course.
This partnership is about taking DM to the next level.
With more than 250 new people joining our business in the last year alone, we've already built strong momentum. Partnering with MML gives us the backing to go further. We'll invest in our people, strengthen our capabilities, expand our reach, accelerate innovation and pursue acquisitions that make us even stronger.
It's about building a better DM. Better for our clients. Better for our people. Better for the future.
A partnership built for growth
MML has invested in DM’s vision for the future, and they will help accelerate our growth agenda while protecting our fantastic culture.
“Over the past 23 years, we’ve built DM into the business it is today, achieving around 20% growth year after year. From the beginning, our plan has been to find the right investment partner at the right time to help us achieve our ambitions faster and better support the increasing needs of our clients.
“MML stood out as a natural choice. They understand our market, our values and the unique approach that sets us apart. We’re excited to welcome MML into the DM ONETEAM. Their experience and expertise will help us accelerate our growth while staying true to what has made us successful.
“We’ve built an exceptionally strong and loyal client base, and this investment is about becoming an even stronger business for them. It will allow us to broaden our expertise, continue to innovate and invest in our services, and ensure we keep delivering a number one service to our clients that is always pushing to the next level. We know this partnership will put us in a fantastic position for the next exciting stage of our journey."
Mike Reynolds, Partner, MML said:
“MML is focused on true partnership investments, backing exceptional teams in market-leaders to enable them to build global powerhouses. DM is a case in point - a great business with an excellent reputation in markets that service a significant need in the UK and beyond. What really stood out to us was the mission critical nature of the services provided, by high-quality people who really care and the strength of DM’s client relationships.
“We are so proud to be partnering with James and the wider team, and we’re excited about what we can build together.”
Together with MML, we're creating a platform for long-term, sustainable growth while staying true to the culture, values and purpose that have brought us this far.
We're proud of what we've achieved.
We're excited about what comes next for our amazing ONETEAM.
And we're just getting started.
