Management team changed at Midlands accountants
MIDLANDS accountancy firm HSKS Greenhalgh has announced a new top team.
Colin Peacock is to take over the role of managing director of the firm, whilst Jon Eardley takes on the role of chief executive
Mr Peacock replaces Kultaran Singh, who has been managing director since the merger of HSKS and Greenhalgh in 2011. Mr Singh will continue to work with his existing clients as well as look for new opportunities to develop the firm’s client base.
The move comes after profits dropped from £500,000 in 2013 to £292,000 last year, despite a recruitment drive by the company over the last two years.
Mr Singh said: “Colin is the right person to take on the role, having been with the firm for over 30 years. He is a gifted business adviser and a well-respected leader. This is a positive step forward for the business.”
Peacock joined Greenhalgh & Co 32 years ago and has been heavily involved in opening the firm’s Nottingham and Uttoxeter offices, culminating in the merger between Greenhalgh and HSKS. He has also established HSKS Greenhalgh Corporate Finance.
Jon Eardley joined HSKS Greenhalgh last year as practice manager, having previously spent over 30 years at NatWest/RBS in various roles, including senior relationship manager and business development director.
Mr Peacock said: “In the five years since the merger, Kultaran has overseen a period of consolidation and has successfully laid the foundations for future growth, on which Jon and I, together with my fellow directors, can build.
“This year has already seen the implementation of a number of key elements of our strategy, with the appointment of two new directors and a business development manager, and we look forward to continuing to implement both our short and long-term plans, which I’m confident will take the business forward to new levels”.
HSKS Greenhalgh have a team of eight directors and over 65 staff based across its offices in Nottingham, Derby, Burton and Uttoxeter and have specialist teams covering the agricultural, education, healthcare, hospitality and property sectors.
