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Grant Thornton has announced the promotion of Matthew Hicken to audit director in its Thames Valley and Southampton team.
In his new role, Hicken will be working across the wider Thames Valley and South region from the firm’s offices in Oxford, Reading and Southampton, with the responsibility of working with private capital and US-focused businesses, helping them to develop and overcome the challenges of international growth, financing and operations.
He will also collaborate with businesses on their financial reporting to help prepare them for their next steps, as well as play a role in developing the teams across Grant Thornton’s Thames Valley and Southampton offices.
Hicken’s promotion to audit director follows a nine-year career at the firm, which started with an accountancy internship. He has worked at various businesses in accountancy roles before joining Grant Thornton, starting in Bristol and relocating to Southampton when he qualified six years ago.
Hicken said: “The Thames Valley and Southampton region is renowned for its growing innovative businesses, which are generating a lot of interest both domestically and internationally. I am looking forward to collaborating with these companies to help them take their next steps and meet their objectives.”
Norman Armstrong, practice lead for Grant Thornton UK in Thames Valley and Southampton, added: “Matthew’s promotion to audit director is a testament to his talents and I know that he’s going to play a key role in the growth journey of many regional businesses. The Thames Valley and Southampton area has many strengths and opportunities to capitalise on and Matthew is well positioned to help businesses get to the next level, particularly when it comes to international growth.
“Matthew’s achievement is also a fantastic illustration of how Grant Thornton’s culture nurtures talent and enables colleagues to grow their careers. I know that Matthew recognises the importance of mentoring the next generation in the business and financial advisory sector and that he will be helping our teams boost their capabilities and the skills needed in today’s increasingly complex world.”
