BHP appoints two new partners among 25 promotions

BHP has announced two new additions to its partner group among 25 promotions across the firm.

Ellie Dignam takes on a new, key internal role as chief digital and efficiency officer, while Matt Scott has become a partner at Translink Corporate Finance UK, formerly BHP Corporate Finance.

BHP has also revealed the appointment of two senior managers, six managers and three assistant managers across the firm.

The accountancy firm said that Dignam is the “youngest person ever to have been promoted to the partner group at the firm”.

While continuing to work within BHP’s digital finance department, which provides tailored solutions to growing businesses, Dignam will additionally support the firm in an operational capacity.

She will work closely with all service departments as well as BHP’s finance, HR and marketing teams “to ensure the firm is as operationally effective as possible while achieving its strategic aims and providing the best possible client service”.

Scott on the other hand has more than 15 years’ corporate finance experience across several sectors including TMT, logistics, manufacturing and business services.

He will continue to work closely with over 300 Translink Corporate Finance colleagues to support existing and prospective clients “to achieve their personal and strategic objectives”.

Dignam said: “I joined BHP back in 2012 to begin working towards my ACA qualification and I’m absolutely over the moon to receive this promotion at this stage in my career. The fact that BHP is investing in a new internal role focusing on improving processes and making our departments more efficient really demonstrates the forward-thinking leadership of the firm.

“I love working at BHP and have enjoyed watching the firm grow and evolve over the last 11 years. In my new capacity, I’m really looking forward to working together with the BHP partners to ensure the firm continues to enhance its reputation as a receptive, fair, transparent and ultimately a great place to work.”

Scott added: “It’s a real honour to have been promoted to partner, especially at such a busy and exciting time for the firm. Joining the partner group is a major milestone in my career and it’s fantastic to receive recognition for my contribution since joining BHP Corporate Finance in 2012.

“The firm has grown significantly over the last 11 years, and it has been a pleasure to have been part of that evolution. During my time at BHP and now Translink, I have gained extensive experience of working across multiple sectors on behalf of local and global businesses, and I’m looking forward to continuing to provide my expertise for our clients. As a partner, I’m excited to play a key role in the Translink team’s future as we continue to grow on a global scale.”