As Managing Partner, I ensure our advisors stay ahead in a rapidly changing world, making a lasting impact and adding value beyond statutory requirements.
My focus centres around helping businesses develop and implement their corporate strategy. I work alongside clients to deliver practical and astute advice that helps meet their business goals and aligns with their personal and commercial aspirations.
As part of PKF Smith Cooper’s award-winning corporate finance team, I strive to deliver exceptional service quality by building close relationships with clients on both a commercial and personal level. I take the time to fully understand their objectives and issues, before assisting them with executing their transactions.
I also form part of PKF Smith Cooper’s specialist audit division, which is where a large proportion of my clients are. I support many businesses of varying size, across a wide range of sectors, ensuring they meet their regulatory requirements.
Experience counts
I have been with PKF Smith Cooper since 2004, when I joined as a fresh-faced graduate from Newcastle University, having obtained a first-class degree with honours in Accounting and Finance from Newcastle University Business School.
I joined the Nottingham office in 2010, became a Partner in 2011 and went on to become Managing Partner of the firm in 2016. This progression from grass roots has provided me with an innate understanding of the industry in which we operate here at PKF Smith Cooper and has equipped me with invaluable experience.
I’ve advised clients in a variety of sectors, ranging from small owner-managed businesses, to large groups with turnovers in excess of £100 million. Client service and integrity is crucial, and my wide-ranging experience means I have a clear understanding of the varied risks and challenges businesses face throughout the business life cycle.
Deeper knowledge
I frequently advise entrepreneurial businesses, from start-ups to fast growing SMEs providing advice, bolstering business plans, appraising investment options, reviewing forecasting and refinancing opportunities, providing deal support on both sale and purchase side, as well as advising on group ownership structure from both a commercial and a tax viewpoint.
In time-critical and complex scenarios I provide bespoke advice centred around an optimal strategy scenario, creating innovative, bespoke plans.
Personally speaking
I enjoy spending time with friends and family, particularly my two sons. I enjoy entertaining, (and being entertained) as well as travelling, and sharing new experiences. I am big on sport, particularly water sports, as well as golf and (Après) skiing.
