This week's North West appointments

Mitchell Charlesworth, Rob Hall

North West accountancy firm Mitchell Charlesworth has appointed a new chairman.

Partner Rob Hall will take on the role covering offices in Manchester, Liverpool, Chester, Warrington and Widnes. Mr Hall succeeds long-serving colleague Clive Plummer who held the post for more than two decades.

Mitchell Charlesworth managing partner Paul Wainwright said Mr Hall will be tasked with ensuring the firm retains its democratic approach and strong reputation.

“We have selected one of our most respected partners Rob Hall as our new chairman,” he said. “Rob is a real asset to Mitchell Charlesworth with a strong track record of delivering excellent results.

“He is a popular figure with all of the required qualities for the position. His drive and dynamism will help to steer Mitchell Charlesworth forward with purpose. Together we will ensure the continued delivery of quality services to our clients and will strive to achieve a long-term, sustainable business strategy.

PM+M, Antony Keen

PM+M, a leading chartered accountancy, business advisory and wealth management group – has promoted Antony Keen todirector in its Wealth Management division.

Antony said of his promotion; “I have worked at PM+M for many many years so becoming a director in the Wealth Management team is a real milestone in my career.

I am proud to be part of the firm’s history and this promotion really cements my future here.

“I will now be working alongside my colleagues to develop our wealth management offering, both in the North West and beyond.” Tony Brierley, partner & managing director of PM+M Wealth Management, added; “Antony has been part of the fabric of PM+M for a long time and his promotion is much deserved.

“He does a fantastic job for our clients so it was important for us to recognise his efforts. We also wanted to strengthen his position as the team continues to grow.”

Ludlow Weath Management, Colin Dickie

Colin Dickie, a former managing director of Barclays Investment Bank has joined Ludlow Wealth Management as a non-executive director.

Sid Ludlow, CEO at Ludlow, commented on the high profile appointment. He said; “Colin is a welcome addition to our business – he has a wealth of expertise to bring to Ludlow and he’ll help us to continue to innovate while maintaining our drive to implement the business’ purpose and vision which is to deliver outstanding financial advice.

“Colin is well known to Ludlow as we have worked in partnership with him for some time and his knowledge and expertise will not only be of great benefit to the business but more importantly in our dealings with clients and professional contacts.”

Colin Dickie added, “Ludlow is a first class adviser firm. It is an organisation where everyone is working as a team and pulling in the same direction, while putting the client at the centre of everything it does.

“I’ve known the team for a long time and liked the way they do business. This is a great opportunity to work with a growing and well respected adviser business and to help the management team achieve their purpose and vision.”

Ludlow is one of the North West’s largest independently owned financial planning businesses and is entrusted with managing over £550 million of client assets. The wealth management business also employs 46 people across its five locations in the North West.

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