Moore Kingston Smith appoints new managing partner
Meadows joined Moore Kingston Smith in 1998 as a trainee and was made a partner ten years later
Moore Kingston Smith has elected Matt Meadows as its new managing partner. He will take over from current managing partner Maureen Penfold who retires on 30 April.
Meadows joined Moore Kingston Smith in 1998 as a trainee and was made a partner 10 years later. The firm said he is “highly skilled” across multiple disciplines including audit and corporate finance, and has led many of the firm’s largest assignments, as well as advising on growth and exit strategies.
He led the firm’s external investment from European private equity firm Waterland, and was also “instrumental” in the acquisition of leading Irish firm Moore.
Penfold’s retirement follows a 40-year career at the firm, with 30 of those years as a partner. She became managing partner in 2016.
Penfold said: “I’m delighted and incredibly proud to see Matt elected as managing partner. A natural next step for him and our firm; I’ve seen his career progress over 25 years, and he knows our clients, culture and the principles that set us apart from other firms. Matt is absolutely the right person to take the helm, he’s steered us through some of our most significant milestones and will successfully and sustainably continue our journey of growth.
“I look forward to seeing all that Moore Kingston Smith achieves in its next chapter and have every confidence with Matt leading the way.”
Meadows said: “It’s an honour and a very exciting time to become managing partner at this point in our 100-year history. I’m grateful for the support of Maureen, my fellow partners and colleagues in this next stage for Moore Kingston Smith.
“My time here has been full of opportunity, and that’s what I want others to feel and experience when they work with us. It’s important that we continue to nurture an environment that helps our people and all who work with us to achieve their ambitions.”
He added: “I look forward to building on the strong foundations laid by Maureen, fostering our inclusive, supportive workplace as we grow, for our people to enjoy what they do, and to continue delivering quality solutions for our clients.”
