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S&W invests in Leeds audit & assurance practice with Partner appointment
S&W, the fast-growing professional services group, is continuing to invest in and strengthen its audit & assurance practice with the appointment of Mark Lewis as Partner in its Leeds office, forming part of the firm's long-term growth strategy and continued investment across the North of England.
Mark joins S&W with more than 15 years' experience advising businesses on audit, assurance and financial reporting matters. He joins from Deloitte, where he spent over 14 years within the firm's audit & assurance practice, most recently as Partner and UK lead for family-owned and managed businesses within audit & assurance. During his time at Deloitte, he advised a broad range of privately owned, family-run and private equity-backed businesses, helping them navigate complex regulatory and reporting requirements.
Prior to Deloitte, Mark worked at PKF (UK) LLP, where he gained experience in both corporate finance and business advisory roles.
Throughout his career, Mark has developed extensive expertise in working with entrepreneurial and owner-managed businesses, supporting management teams and stakeholders through periods of growth, investment and change.
Mark Bishop, Head of Audit & Assurance at S&W, said: "Mark's appointment reflects our continued investment in audit & assurance and our ambition to strengthen our practice in key growth markets such as Leeds.
"Mark brings deep technical expertise, extensive experience advising privately owned and private equity-backed businesses, and a strong track record of leadership. His appointment further enhances our ability to support clients across the region and demonstrates our commitment to investing in high-quality talent."
Donna Bulmer, North Regional Managing Partner at S&W, added: "Leeds is an important market for S&W and a key part of our growth ambitions for the North. Mark's appointment strengthens our presence in Yorkshire and reflects our continued investment in talented people who can help us support the evolving needs of our clients.
"We are seeing strong demand across the region and remain focused on building the depth of expertise needed to support businesses at every stage of their growth journey."
Mark Lewis, Partner, audit & assurance at S&W, added: "I'm delighted to be joining S&W at such an exciting stage in its growth. The firm's ambition in audit & assurance is clear, and I look forward to working with colleagues across the business to support clients across Yorkshire and beyond.
"There is a significant opportunity to help growing businesses navigate an increasingly complex environment, and I'm excited to be part of that journey."