EY has announced Tim West as the new office managing partner in Yorkshire to lead the office and continue its growth in the region.
Tim takes over the reins from Suzanne Robinson, who has successfully completed a five-and-a-half-year tenure in the role and will continue in the firm as Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) leader across UK and Ireland.
Since joining the Leeds office 22 years ago, Tim has held a variety of roles, providing tax advice to a wide range of local businesses, and has become well known throughout the North as a result. As a partner in EY’s Business Tax Services Team, Tim frequently instructs QCs in tax courts and tribunals on some of the region’s most high-profile cases.
Commenting on his new role, Tim said: “Having spent my entire working life in the Leeds and Yorkshire business community where I’ve made many great friends and acquaintances, it’s an absolute pleasure and privilege to be taking on the EY Yorkshire office managing partner role.
“In such a dynamic and changing world as we find ourselves currently, there will be opportunities for all to rapidly enhance commercial and specialist skills and their careers as a result. We have a great team spirit and a genuine desire to guide and support our colleagues in a way that very clearly differentiates us from our competitors. That’s a team I am proud to be a part of and delighted to lead.”
In addition, EY has announced three partner appointments in Yorkshire as part of the firm’s continued investment in its regional business. This includes the appointment of Rob Skinner, and the promotion of Hayley Carrington and Leo Brown.
Stephen Church, EY North managing partner, said: “These latest partner appointments will help further strengthen our presence across the region. Across the North region we now have 105 partners, reflecting a significant investment in our people and business as we seek to meet growing client demand.
“I’d also like to extend my congratulations to Tim on his new role and know he will be a great asset to the region. And to Suzanne, thank you for your commitment and dedication to the office managing partner role.”