Big senior hire for BDO

ACCOUNTANCY and business advisory firm BDO has swooped to appoint Gary Harding as audit partner in its Manchester office.

Harding is joining from EY where he had been a partner since 2009.
He is focused on handling AIM and mid-cap listed companies, as well as private equity-backed and entrepreneurial businesses through all stages of the business cycle.

Harding has strong international experience, especially the US, Europe and Asia, and has specific expertise in advising businesses in the technology, transport and logistics, leisure and hospitality and manufacturing sectors.

“It’s a great time to be joining the team at BDO which is going from strength-to-strength at every level,” he said.

“I was particularly impressed by the focus placed on the success of clients’ businesses. The combination of having access to an impressive global network and local market expertise puts BDO in a position of strength.”

Ed Dwan, partner and head of BDO in the North West added: “We’ve made our intentions to concentrate on talent and technology very clear. We’ve forged a partnership with Microsoft among other developments on the technology side.

“We’re also promoting the best talent within the firm and attracting standout, like-minded advisers like Gary from across the industry. We’re pleased to have Gary on board and are looking forward to him playing a crucial part in our growth strategy.”