Haysmacintyre appoints new managing partner

Accounting firm Haysmacintyre has appointed of Jeremy Beard as the new managing partner of the firm, after 24 years with the company.

Beard takes over from Ian Cliffe, after reaching the end of the six year tenure, the maximum term allowed. He is currently head of the Professional Institutes and Membership Bodies (PIMBs) sector team, advising a range of membership organisations and professional institutes.

Beard will be joined on the new management board by head of services Andrew Broome, head of operations Anna Bennett, head of corporate Natasha Frangos, head of not for profit Richard Weaver and Simon Wilks.

Beard said: “I am thrilled to be taking on the role of managing partner at such an exciting time for Haysmacintyre. Ian has successfully led the firm through a period of unprecedented growth, achieving double-digit growth for the last four years. I intend to build on our achievements, whilst maintaining the exceptionally high standards of service that we provide to our clients.”