ECOVIS Wingrave Yeats announces Stuart Hinds as new managing partner

Ecovis Wingrave Yeats, the UK-based accounting and consultancy firm and exclusive UK accounting member firm of ECOVIS International, a top 20 international accounting network providing audit, accounting, tax, consulting and legal services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stuart Hinds as its new managing partner, effective 1 July 2023. Hinds is replacing Gerry Collins, who has undertaken the managing partner role with great success for the last five years and who will be focusing on servicing his large and growing portfolio of clients going forwards. Hinds moves into the role at ECOVIS Wingrave Yeats having spent nearly seven years at the firm and with an impressive track record of leadership spanning nearly 30 years. His previous role at the firm was head of Audit, Business Advisory and Corporate Finance where he has helped to build a high-performing team, providing Audit, Financial Reporting, Corporate Finance and Advisory Services primarily, but not limited to, international mid-market, financial markets, media, technology and more recently sustainability companies. Robert McCann, senior partner for ECOVIS Wingrave Yeats and chairman of the ECOVIS International Supervisory board, said: "Stuart's wealth of experience and knowledge has already made him a key part of the ECOVIS family. We view his appointment as a sign of our long-term commitment to remaining a leading independent accounting firm in our industry. "Our firm has experienced exceptional growth over the last few years through our focus on delivering an unparalleled client service experience to our clients in the UK and internationally. We are confident that Stuart will play a key role in building our business to the benefit of our clients and our people." Hinds added: "I am delighted to move into the role of Managing Partner at ECOVIS Wingrave Yeats. The firm has been growing strongly over the last few years having built its reputation for providing high quality services to clients and being a place for all its people to develop rewarding long-term careers. These will continue to be key focuses for the firm as we move into the future. "We feel our long-term commitment to remaining independent, inspirational people, expertise in numerous sectors and membership of ECOVIS International, means the firm is uniquely positioned to continue our strong growth trajectory. I look forward to continuing to work with our talented, cohesive and ambitious partner and senior leadership group, in pushing the boundaries of client service levels and people development." ECOVIS Wingrave Yeats is a leading firm of chartered accountants, auditors, tax, and business advisors based in Soho, London and is the exclusive UK accounting member firm of ECOVIS International, a top 20 network of audit, accounting, tax, consulting and legal firms with operations in 80 countries around the globe. The firm is dedicated to providing innovative and tailored financial solutions to their international and UK clients, focusing on auditing, accounting, tax planning, business advice, corporate finance, and more.