Sagars appoints new head of audit and assurance

Sagars, an AAB group company, has appointed Ross Preston as the new head of audit and assurance. 

Preston has more than 18 years of experience in the sector, having held roles in industry as well as PwC and Deloitte. He will be a key addition to AAB Group’s UK & Ireland audit and assurance practice, where he will be responsible for leading a team of more than 40 people based in the Leeds office. 

Preston said: “I have admired the journey Sagars is on as part of AAB Group and I am looking forward to getting to know the team of specialists across the UK & Ireland to support our clients overcome any challenges they are faced with and to maximise the opportunities available to them.

“The economic environment is a challenging one at present and our clients have never valued our support more. A high quality audit adds value to each individual business, and we will always aim to support our clients to achieve their goals and to go from strength to strength.”

Chris Jones, managing partner at Sagars, said: “We are delighted to have welcomed Ross to the team. This appointment reflects the growth we have seen in audit in our Leeds office and demonstrates our on-going commitment to providing our clients with an unparalleled audit experience.”

With a total headcount of more than 150, Sagars audit and assurance team support a range of businesses across all industries and sectors from not for profit organisations to owner-managed businesses and multinational groups.