As the Office Senior Partner in Newcastle, I am extremely proud to lead KPMG in the North East Region.We are a multi-disciplinary team with exceptionally talented people working across Audit, Tax, Deal Advisory, and Consulting. We have a significant impact on businesses in the North East Region, helping to drive growth across all sectors, including Government, Healthcare, and the private sector, from the largest PLCs through to the region's family businesses and emerging startups.Working with colleagues from across KPMG, I aim to bring the best that KPMG has to offer to businesses in the region.I also lead the Corporate Finance business in the North East region, working with clients to raise funding for growth and execute acquisition strategies. I have significant experience working with owner-managed and Private Equity-backed businesses in both preparing for and executing successful sales of their businesses.Working with clients from a broad range of sectors, including many owner-managed businesses in technology, software, business services, pharmacy and pharmaceuticals, retail, distribution and wholesale, catering, waste management, and construction. Significant experience working with Private Equity investors.2021 Insider Dealmaker of the YearFather of two amazing children, wannabe sportsman whose glory days are in the past.3 x Ironman finisher.