Appointments: Baker Tilly, Armstrong Watson, EMIS

THREE new partners have been appointed at Baker Tilly, Victoria Craven, Chloe Ellis and Fiona Miller, in its Leeds office and will take on their new roles from April 1.

Ms Craven joined Baker Tilly as a trainee in 1998 after graduating from the University of Dundee. She became a fully qualified ACA in 2001 and has worked as an auditor for a variety of clients including owner managed businesses, AIM-listed plcs and pension schemes.

Ms Ellis joined Baker Tilly as a fully qualified chartered tax adviser in 2011. She has broad ranging experience across all sectors and specialises in transactions tax issues, often involving large, international corporates.

Ms Miller joined Baker Tilly in 2004, having trained at a Big Four firm. Fiona heads up the firm’s Restructuring and Recovery technical team and has extensive knowledge of restructuring processes, from both a practical and regulatory respective.

Kevin O’Connor, Baker Tilly regional managing partner for Yorkshire and the North East said: “Victoria, Chloe and Fiona have all shown that they have the talent to successfully come through the gruelling selection process, and I’m delighted that we have been able to offer them partnership at a relatively early stage in their careers.

“I’m particularly pleased that we were able to nurture their talent in-house and offer them the career opportunities to match their ambitions. I have no doubt that they will all play important roles within the firm, and continue to provide an excellent service to their respective clients both in Yorkshire and across the country.”

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Accountancy firm Armstrong Watson has announced the promotion of three new partners from April 1. These new partners will join the current 27 growing the partnership to a 30 strong team.

Joanna Gray has joined from UNW in Newcastle, and was part of the successful merger with a practice in North Yorkshire.

Richard Askew has been with the firm for nine years, having previously worked at Gibbons & Co in Workington.

Richard Andrew joined after Armstrong Watson took over Tenon in Kendal, and takes over as lead partner in the Kendall office.

Paul Dickon, managing partner said: “It is a real pleasure to see three extremely strong candidates come through to be promoted to partner.

“All three have been through the firms Academy programme which develops the skills in individuals we see that have the potential to go on to achieve great things with their careers.

“I have every confidence in all three to help Armstrong Watson continue to be a successful business providing innovating solutions to our clients.” 

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EMIS Group plc, the healthcare software supplier has announced that Andrew McKeon, has resigned with immediate effect from his position as a non-executive director of the Company.

The role of chair of the Remuneration Committee will be assumed by Robin Taylor, senior non-executive director.

Mike O’Leary, chairman of the company, said: “We were sorry to receive Andy’s resignation especially because of his considerable knowledge of NHS healthcare.
“However, this is part of an agreed leave of absence for personal reasons and we hope to see Andy return to us full time soon. Until then we know that we can rely on his ad hoc advice. The company will keep under review the need to recruit a further non-executive director.”