James Cowper Kreston promotes 10

Thames Valley accountants and business advisers James Cowper Kreston has today announced 10 promotions, including two new partners.

The promotions are in recognition of the ongoing contribution made to the growth and development of the firm, and part of five-year strategy to significantly grow the firm.

Private Client director Stephen Barratt is promoted to Partner, with Business Tax director Alex Nicholson also promoted to Partner.

The following are promoted to Director:

• Fiona Hawkins, Audit & Assurance
• Meera Rajah, VAT
• Darren O'Connor, Audit & Assurance
• James Pitt, Audit & Assurance
• Jon Baillie, Audit & Assurance

And the following are promoted to Manager:

• Richard Gillespie, Audit & Assurance
• Paul Griffiths, Audit & Assurance
• Luke Harris, Audit & Assurance

Robert Holland, Managing Partner, James Cowper Kreston said: “I would like to extend the entire firm’s congratulations to those promoted.  All have and continue to make a terrific contribution to the growth and success of the firm.  The promotions come at a time when we are looking to significantly expand our Oxford and Southampton offices, and develop further our award-winning Tax teams.  They are a key element in helping us achieve these ambitions and fulfil our commitment to developing our people to their maximum potential.”