Ballards promotes new group finance and operations director

Ballards has announced that it has promoted Helen Sutherland to the role of group finance and operations director.

Sutherland has been with the firm since 2019, previously serving as group finance director.

In her new position, as well as continuing to oversee the finance function, she will oversee
internal operations for Ballards.

Before joining Ballards in 2019, she gained experience at two of the Big Four accounting
firms.

Sutherland worked as an auditor at KPMG and later as a financial accountant at Deloitte.

James Syree, CEO of Ballards LLP, said: “Helen has displayed strong leadership during
her time with us, becoming a valuable member of our executive team. Her financial acumen,
forward-thinking approach, and commitment to operational excellence give us confidence in
her ability to succeed as group finance and operations director.”

Sutherland added: “I am thrilled to take on this vital role during an exciting phase of growth
for Ballards. For the past five years, I have had the privilege of working with our talented
team to deliver exceptional client service. Moving forward, I am eager to align our financial
and operational strategies to drive sustainable success.”