BDO appoints new partner

Leighton Thomas has been appointed to BDO’s audit team and will focus on high growth, disruptive technology businesses.

He specialises in both venture capital and private equity backed businesses, supporting them on their growth journey through scale up, maturity and potential exit. He joins following 20 years at PwC.

Earlier this month BDO announced its merger with Moore Stephens LLP was complete, which it said makes it is the UK’s number one accountancy and advisory firm focused on entrepreneurially-spirited mid-sized businesses. The firm has attracted five new partners in the first two months of 2019 and more than 70 in the last two years.

Paul Eagland, managing partner at BDO, said: “Just one month after announcing two new partners, I am thrilled to be announcing another three partners are joining the firm.

“We are only two months in to 2019 and our recent merger with Moore Stephens LLP has set the tone for a great year ahead as we continue to attract the best and brightest talent across all levels. The experience that Simon, Leighton and Matt bring to their respective teams will be a fantastic addition to BDO.”