New VAT partner leads 32 promotions for Azets in Scotland

Mr Glen has extensive experience advising a wide range of businesses and public sector organisations on VAT issues, from start-ups and spin outs through to owner managed businesses, international groups, charities, not-for-profit organisations and education colleges.

Azets has also appointed three new directors in Scotland – Kirstin Crombie (tax, Edinburgh), Rachael Weir (Risk Assurance, Glasgow), and Stephanie Hume (Risk Assurance, Inverness).

The overall promotions by office are – Glasgow (12); Edinburgh (nine); Aberdeen (six); Perth (three) and Inverness (two).

Across the UK Azets has unveiled 213 promotions including 35 new partners and directors and changes to the Azets UK leadership team with Damien Russell becoming Azets’ new UK chief people officer, replacing Helen Hall who has been appointed to a new strategic role as head of DI and ESG.

Greig McKnight, Azets regional managing director in Scotland, said: “The relatively large number of promotions across the Scottish business is a reflection of the hard work, talent and ambition of the staff working for Azets in Scotland.

“The business has a long tradition of investing in talent from school leavers and graduates and supporting their ambitions right through to partner level. This current round of promotions reflects the success of that investment strategy.”

Peter Gallanagh, Azets UK CEO, added: “I’m delighted to welcome a talented group of new partners and directors as part of more than 200 promotions across our UK business.

“We’re continually investing in people and advisory rich services, and these appointments strengthen our breadth and depth of experience and expertise to help our clients achieve their ambitions.

“We’ve also made several promotions to corporate functions with a focus on operational efficiency, along with Damien Russell’s appointment to the Azets UK board as UK chief people officer. Damien is a highly effective leader and will continue to build our people strategy and drive cultural change as we continue to be an agile, open, technology led advisory business and accelerate growth.”

Mr Gallanagh added: “Azets is a purpose-driven organisation that places inclusion at the heart of its values. I’m extremely pleased to welcome Helen Hall into her new role as head of DI & ESG.

“Helen will be integral to bringing to life our DI & ESG ambitions as we strive to create a fully inclusive environment and improve the lives of our colleagues, clients, and communities in a sustainable way.”