BKL appoints new chief financial officer

Chartered accountants and business advisers BKL has announced the growth of its senior leadership team with the appointment of Neill Ryder as its chief financial officer (CFO).

Ryder comes to BKL with over two decades of experience in finance. This includes 15 years as CFO at Away Resorts, where he helped to lead the business’ multisite growth through mergers and acquisitions, product innovation and private equity investment.

Ryder will be working closely with other members of BKL’s senior leadership team– including CEO Lee Brook, chief commercial officer Simon Bussell and chief people officer Greg McCaw – applying his expertise to help drive BKL’s strategic, financial and cultural growth.

Ryder said: “It’s exciting to join BKL at a time of dynamic and accelerating growth. I’m looking forward to all the challenges and learning opportunities ahead of me, as I work with my new colleagues to take our business into its next phase.”

Brook added: “With Neill’s experience of guiding significant growth in a PE-backed business, he is a very welcome addition to the team at BKL. As we continue our journey of growth and development, I know that Neill’s guidance will be invaluable.”