Appointments: PwC, South Yorkshire International Trade Centre, Grant Thornton

THREE equity partners are joining PwC’s Yorkshire practice, following the announcement that they will be making the move to Central Square next year.

Karen Finlayson and Dan Burke have been promoted from director level, whilst third partner Ian Plunkett joins the Yorkshire practice from PwC in Abu Dhabi.

He has worked for private, government and listed clients in his 25 years in the industry, and returns to Yorkshire where he spent the first 13 years of his career.

Ms Finlayson has been with the audit practice at PwC for 18 years and is the regional leader for internal audit and health across the North.

Mr Burke has a background in PwC’s government and public sector teams and will work to support healthcare clients across the North.

Ian Morrison, PwC’s Yorkshire & North East regional leader, said: “The international and diverse experience that Ian, Dan and Karen have gained from their time in the Middle East, London and the region, will benefit our clients and shows our commitment to recruit and retain the best talent. And it is testament to the strength of our practice, and region as a whole, that we are able to attract industry leaders to Yorkshire.”

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THE South Yorkshire International Trade Centre has appointed Mark Rowbotham, a former HM Customs and Excise officer as a consultant.

Mr Rowbotham has also worked as a customs analyst in the international logistics sector, before establishing his own customs consultancy, Portcullis ISC.

He will advise business on customs compliance, planning, excise duties, VAT and import/export licences.

Nick Patrick, head of International Trade at SYITC, said: “We are delighted to welcome Mark to the SYITC team and are sure he will be a welcome addition for anyone with customs issues or questions arising when they use the customs help line – or find and explain the answers difficult to understand.”

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A TRIO of appointments have been made at Grant Thornton’s Sheffield office.

The wealth advisory team has been boosted after Joe Wareham, Greg Clarke and Elliot Barron joined.

Mr Wareham recently gained a Business Economic degree from Missouri Valley College, USA. The other recruits are part of the graduate trainee programme and will be based in Grant Thornton’s Sheffield office for a 12 month placement.

Maria McLeod, operations manager for Grant Thornton Wealth Advisory based in Sheffield, says: “We are fortunate that Sheffield has two successful universities and the city benefits from strong student retention after graduation. We are keen to attract graduates from this hotbed of young talent!

“Here in Sheffield we have seen significant growth over the past two years and have developed a great team of highly motivated people. Our interns and graduates have been very successful in their roles, bringing enthusiasm and energy to the firm and we’re delighted to have started them on a successful career path.”