MHA appoints James Smith as global head of mobility

Accounting and advisory firm MHA, the UK and Ireland member of Baker Tilly International, has appointed James Smith as its new head of global mobility.

In this new role Smith will be responsible for leading teams in delivering multidisciplinary projects on the wider aspects of having an international workforce including social security, immigration, employment law, reward and benefits. He has nearly two decades of experience with major professional services firms.

Rakesh Shaunak, managing partner and group chairman at MHA, said: “James joins the firm with a fantastic pedigree in global mobility and his knowledge and expertise will be a huge asset to the firm and to the businesses which we serve.”

Smith added: “I’m incredibly excited to join MHA to take up this new role joining a dynamic and collaborative team. I’m passionate about global mobility and providing global solutions in an increasingly complex world for my clients.”