Accountancy giant names new Nottingham head of office

Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO has a new head for its Nottingham office.

Laurie Hannant has taken on the role and will lead the 80-strong East Midlands practice, with Andrew Mair stepping down from his position.

Hannant joined BDO in 2019 as an audit partner and leads the firm’s Consumer Markets sector in the Midlands. She has worked across the region for over 20 years.

Her appointment follows BDO’s recent move to 3,500 sq ft of office space at Water Court on Canal Street.

Hannant said: “As someone who was born and bred in the East Midlands, I’m absolutely delighted to be taking over the reins in the Nottingham office – particularly at such an exciting time of development and growth for our team. I am hugely passionate about pursuing opportunities and supporting the success of businesses in the region and across the Midlands, and can’t wait to get stuck into the role in the coming months ahead.”

Kyla Bellingall, regional managing partner in the Midlands, added: “Laurie has spent her career building a strong network in the business community. With her heart and roots in the region, and a clear focus on our people and building the BDO brand in the market, I know she will relish the opportunity to lead her home region into the next chapter of growth and success.

“I would also like to thank Andrew Mair who has led the East Midlands office for five years. In that time, he has done a fantastic job of growing the team to over 80 people, strengthening our client base, supporting employees through a global pandemic, and leading the transition into a new hub in the centre of Nottingham.”

Mair will continue to be based in the Nottingham office, where he will carry on his role of audit partner.