“I work in Crowe’s Global Business Solutions (GBS) team supporting and advising US start-up companies on how to expand internationally. I have worked closely with our team to grow the business in recent years and we now have more than 100 people.
I am passionate about providing equal opportunities for everyone and I lead the firm’s REACH network, which promotes the achievements and contributions of our people from a minority background.”
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Partner, Global Business Solutions and Leader of Crowe’s REACH network
“I joined Crowe as a manager full time in 2007 to gain greater exposure to more complex and interesting clients. This gave me more experience and after developing the private client business in Manchester I was promoted to partner in 2014 and now lead the National Private Client team. I am a passionate about supporting women in business and an advocate of developing talent at all levels. I want to encourage our people to be the best they can be without gender or background being an obstacle. I work with our leadership team to identify our future leaders and make sure they have a strong support network to achieve their own success.”
Partner, Private Clients and Leader of Crowe’s Women’s Empowerment Programme (WEP)
Rebecca Durrant
I joined Crowe as a trainee in 1989, qualifying as a chartered accountant in 1992 and became a partner in 2017. I have worked with a wide range of clients over my career but for the last 20 years specialising in the Non Profits sector. I have really enjoyed building lasting relationships with colleagues and clients over the years and feel privileged to have worked with many of them.
I would say that my greatest achievement is that I have successfully managed to balance family life with having a rewarding career.
Partner, Audit
Kerry Brown
“I joined Crowe as a trainee in 1991, progressed to partner in 2005 and joined the Executive team in 2013. I was then appointed Chief Executive in 2017 and I am also a member of the board of Crowe Global, our international network.
During my time with Crowe, I have seen many positive changes. I am proud and privileged to lead Crowe UK and equally proud of the position we have come from. We have many talented people all of whom have something to offer. Through our unique values and culture, we aim to support all of our people to reach their full potential.”
Chief Executive
Nigel Bostock
“As an audit partner, I recognise the need for robust and independent audit, but strongly encourage my team to see themselves as providers of solutions to their clients.
My aim is to help Crowe’s clients to navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by the current economic climate - we have a standout culture that offers all of our clients and people the best environment to do business.”
Managing Partner, Kent office
Mark Anderson
“I lead our Business Solutions team and I am a member of the Executive board. I am passionate about developing the talents of my colleagues and I advocate flexibility in the firm. There have always been challenges juggling work and home life, but Crowe has always been hugely supporting in allowing flexibility.
It is not a competition between work and home life and if you are happy in both, your output will be greater.”
Partner, Head of Business Solutions
Jaki Mitchell
“I am an active member of the ED&I networks and I enjoy training junior tax professionals and supporting them in their professional development.
Crowe’s culture of friendliness and caring about its people has created a great environment for me to flourish and grow in my own career.”
Senior Manager, Professional Practice and Private Clients
Parris Britton
"As Chief Innovation Officer it is my role to ensure that we are selecting and utilising the most appropriate technology across the firm but also to drive Crowe forward in our digital approach, both internally and with clients. My background is audit but I have spent the last 15 years building departments, developing software support and specification creation, as well as implementation of software and change management. My pride in the Innovation and Technology team is their ability to translate between business problems we are trying to solve, appropriate solutions, revisiting process, and most importantly development of our people."
Chief Innovation Officer
Katy Bayliss
“I spent seven years working for a mid-tier firm of accountants before joining Crowe and was impressed that they welcomed people from all backgrounds and mindsets. My responsibilities have grown and specialised over the years and now I am fortunate to work with a small number of key clients with whom I have developed great relationships.
I enjoy Crowe’s whole ethos. The approach and values and shared philosophy of client service and people experience runs throughout the firm. It is more than just a job for me, it’s about relationship building.”
Senior Manager, Accounts and Outsourcing
Fiona Tompsett
"I joined Crowe in 2004 as a Marketing Manager and my current role is to lead our people and employer marketing. I have seen a lot of change during my time at Crowe but what has not changed is our culture - the friendliness and approachability of our people and the collaborative way in which we work across our teams.
Introducing fresh ideas is encouraged which is motivating and creates a great working environment."
Director, People & Employer Marketing
Miriam Sherwood
