Quercus International advises CSMA on their partnership with ex-Perkbox CEO Gautam Sahgal to invest in and scale Parliament Hill

A team from Quercus International, led by Jim Clark and Andy Clegg, are delighted to have advised CSMA on their partnership with Gautam Sahgal, former CEO of Perkbox, the leading employee engagement platform, to invest in and further develop Parliament Hill, UK’s leading provider of membership association benefits platforms.

As part of this strategic partnership, CSMA and Gautam Sahgal will jointly invest in the continued growth of Parliament Hill, focusing on advancing its technology, expanding its commercial offering, and scaling its impact across the membership sector.

Sahgal, who has been appointed Executive Chairman of Parliament Hill, brings a strong track record of building and transforming businesses. He previously led Perkbox through a period of international expansion and product development. Perkbox was subsequently acquired by Great Hill Partners in June 2024.

Joining him, as CEO of Parliament Hill, is Joel Tobias, a seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience in the benefits, rewards, gift card, and affiliate marketing sectors.

Through this partnership, Parliament Hill will accelerate innovation in benefits technology, curate an expanded range of offers tailored to diverse member needs and strengthen its position as the go-to platform for membership organisations looking to deliver exceptional value.

Colin Slinn, CEO of CSMA, commented: “The advice and support of the Quercus International team has been invaluable in the development and delivery of this strategic partnership. CSMA acquired Parliament Hill in 2018 and we’re thrilled to partner with Gautam and Joel to invest further in its future. With the right leadership, resources and strategy, we’re confident that Parliament Hill will become an even stronger force in the membership space.”

Andrew Clegg, Partner, Quercus International, said, “We are delighted to have assisted our long-term client, CSMA, on the next stage of development at Parliament Hill and we look forward to its further growth under this experienced management team.”