Azets appoints North East and Yorkshire Regional Managing Director
Highly-experienced Claire Needham announced as new regional managing director
Claire Needham is promoted into the role from her position as Azets’ York office managing partner and head of the UK technical accounting team.
She will succeed Russell Turner, who is retiring from the business at the end of July after a successful 25 years working for Azets and its predecessor companies.
Claire takes up her new role on July 1 leading more than 500 employees in six offices in the North East and Yorkshire.
Claire is a highly-experienced professional with a 23-year career, including 19 years at a ‘big four’ firm where she was a director.
Peter Gallanagh, Azets UK CEO, said: “Congratulations go to Claire on her appointment.
“She has a wealth of experience, demonstrates strong leadership skills and, of course, knows the North East and Yorkshire region very well.
“Claire will bring great energy, a new perspective and the utmost commitment in the service of our many valued clients in the region.
“Russell has led with commitment, vision and a genuine passion for our people and business.
“We are incredibly grateful for his contribution over the years and wish him all the very best for the future.”
Claire said: “I am thrilled to become North East and Yorkshire regional managing director.
“It is an incredible opportunity to contribute to both the success of the region and the wider Azets UK business.
“I will work hard to continue to build on Russell’s legacy and I look forward to working with Azets’ other regional managing directors as well as service line heads to support the many brilliant businesses we have in the region.”