Azets UK announces new director in Yorkshire amid raft of promotions

International business advisory group Azets has announced 11 promotions across its three offices in Yorkshire.

Edward Cliff (Audit & Assurance, York) has been promoted to Director while, also in the York office, Bethan Hughes has been appointed Senior Manager, Adam Wingrove Manager and Rutendo Chikukwa Assistant Manager. Also in York, Ashley Greaves and Benjamin Jones have become Senior Auditors.

Other promotions include Darren Hindle (Bradford) to Senior Manager. In Leeds, Carolyn Simpson has been appointed Office Manager and Tashan Jones has become Senior Administrator. Katharine Calvert and Jessica Turnball have become Senior Auditors.

Nearly half (45%) of the promotions were awarded to women, reflecting progress in improving gender representation in leadership roles within the firm.

Russell Turner, Regional Managing Director for Azets in Yorkshire, said: “This latest round of promotions reflects the exceptional depth of talent we have at Azets in Yorkshire, and the continuous demand for talented people as we continue to successfully grow.

“Our people are the driving force behind our success, and it’s fantastic to see so many colleagues progressing in their careers and stepping into new roles.

“As we continue to grow and support the evolving needs of our clients, investing in our people remains a priority.

“It’s particularly encouraging to see more women stepping into senior positions at Azets. This reflects the excellent quality of our talent and the progress we’re making with diversity at leadership level.

“We’re a progressive employer. Diversity, Equality and inclusivity (DE&I) is integral to our culture are we are fully supportive in providing opportunities for everyone within our firm.

“On behalf of everyone at Azets, I’d like to congratulate all colleagues on their well-earned success.”

Nationally Azets made 122 year promotions at all levels in its UK business, including ten new partners and directors. Sixty per cent of these senior promotions were awarded to women.

Azets has three offices in Yorkshire, in Leeds, Bradford and York, where it employs 335 people.