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PKF Francis Clark has promoted Rob Gear to partner in its corporate finance practice, where he leads the due diligence team.
Gear began his career in audit in the South West and has more than 20 years’ experience in corporate finance. His career includes seven years with a Big Four firm in London and Abu Dhabi, working across the energy and infrastructure sectors.
Since joining PKF Francis Clark in 2013, Gear has advised on transactions valued between £5m and £250m. His work has included financial due diligence for corporate and institutional buyers, as well as vendor support.
He said his promotion reflected the firm’s approach to leadership development.
In his new role, Gear will oversee the strategic growth of the firm’s transaction services, focusing on strengthening client relationships and expanding services for private equity, institutional investors and corporate clients.
He said: “Partnership is both a privilege and a responsibility. It represents an opportunity to contribute to the firm’s continued growth and mentor our future leaders, building on our values of integrity and ambition.
“PKF Francis Clark is a firm with a clear vision and a strong culture – recognised as a Great Place to Work and ranked among the UK’s top 20 Best Large Workplaces. I’m proud to be part of a team that combines professional excellence with a genuine commitment to its people and clients.”
Paul Crocker, CEO at PKF Francis Clark, added: “Rob’s promotion to partner is a testament to his expertise, leadership and commitment to enabling our people and clients to succeed. His journey reflects our focus on nurturing talent and investing in the future of our firm. I’m delighted to welcome Rob to the partnership and look forward to him playing a key role in the continued success of our award-winning corporate finance team.”
