Ian Gilmartin

Ian leads a partner-led, relationship-driven team delivering bespoke debt strategies to corporates, private and institutional capital. He has advised on transactions exceeding £1 billion across a broad range of sectors including hospitality, tourism and leisure.

Through his work with Horwath HTL UK, Ian helps align financial strategy with the specific dynamics of the hospitality sector. Whether advising on funding for asset repositioning, supporting refinancing, or reviewing debt strategy in the context of asset and portfolio optimisation, Ian supports shaping financing decisions that are grounded in sector insight and aligned with investment objectives.

With a background that includes senior banking roles such as Head of Retail and Leisure at Barclays, Ian brings a deep understanding of lender dynamics, market conditions, and credit processes. A trusted advisor to C-suite executives and stakeholders, Ian is known for his pragmatic, independent approach and his ability to unlock solutions in dynamic and often complex financing environments.

Ian plays a key role in integrating expertise across Crowe UK’s multidisciplinary advisory network—bringing together audit, tax, transaction advisory services and corporate finance specialists to create bespoke teams tailored to each client. This collaborative approach allows Horwath HTL UK to embed deep commercial expertise within hospitality, tourism, and leisure advisory, and bring sector-specific insight into wider corporate finance contexts— delivering cohesive, high-impact advice to owners, investors, and operators.