This week's London appointments: Featuring Nest Seekers International, Clarke Willmott LLP & Evelyn Partners

This week’s round up of London appointments includes Nest Seekers International, Clarke Willmott LLP & Evelyn Partners. Read on to find out more.

Rubens Brotto, Nest Seekers International

After only two years at global property brokerage company Nest Seekers International, Rubens Brotto has been promoted from individual broker to managing partner, tasked with leading a team of agents based at the London headquarters to further the firm’s strategic expansion plan across Europe.

In his new role as managing partner, Rubens looks to implement his lessons learned from over 15 years of working on the crossroads of sales, investment banking and financial services in Rio, NYC and London prior to joining Nest Seekers.

He comments what this will mean in practice for the firm, “My priority is taking my international experience in business development in identifying and acquiring suppliers’ services in order to enhance the firm’s offering and making us more competitive and attractive to other top and experienced agents.”

Daniel McPeake, managing director of Nest Seekers in Europe, said: “I have witnessed Rubens’ growth both personally and professionally, and clearly shows how moving from one industry to another can make you a valuable asset because of the varied experience that can be brought to the new team. “

Peter Swinburn, Clarke Willmott LLP

The membership of Clarke Willmott LLP has elected Peter Swinburn to be the firm’s new CEO from 1st May 2023, when Stephen Rosser steps down after 13 years as CEO.

Under Stephen Rosser’s leadership Clarke Willmott has seen a transformation in its fortunes that sees the firm now enjoying strong and improving financial performance, as well as being acknowledged for its strong client and people-focused culture, leadership and commitment to a positive work-life balance for staff.

In a message to all staff at the firm, Clarke Willmott chairman, Kelvin Balmont said: “I’m delighted to let you know that earlier this week our partners elected Peter Swinburn as Clarke Willmott’s new CEO from next Spring, when Stephen Rosser’s tenure reaches its conclusion.

“Peter has been with Clarke Willmott for 11 years, most recently as managing director of our commercial property division. In his presentations to the membership he communicated his commitment to the firm, our clients and our people. I am confident that under Peter’s leadership we can look forward to a continuation of the progress made during Stephen’s time as CEO.”

Stephen Rosser remains CEO until the end of April 2023, during which time he will work with his successor to ensure a smooth transition. Following the handover he will remain in a senior role supporting his successor.

Annabel Kerley, Evelyn Partners

Leading UK professional services firm Evelyn Partners today revealed a significant move to strengthen its Forensic Services team with the appointment of Annabel Kerley FCA as Head of Fraud and Financial Crime.

As a Partner specialising in investigations Annabel will build and grow Evelyn Partners’ Forensic Services practice, working closely with David Alexander, Head of Forensic Services, and John Holden, Head of Forensic Technology.

David Alexander said: “Annabel’s ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and deploy the latest forensic technology and forensic accounting techniques make her a valuable addition to the Evelyn Partners team.”

Annabel adds: “I am thrilled to be joining Evelyn Partners at this exciting time in the firm’s growth journey. It is a full-service accounting firm with a highly-regarded Forensics practice and an extensive international footprint as a founding member of the CLA Global network.”

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