Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO has announced a new head of audit in the Midlands.
Jon Gilpin will take on the role and lead the region’s 150-strong audit practice as Kyla Bellingall steps into her new position as regional managing partner in the Midlands.
Jon joined BDO in 2017 as an audit partner in Birmingham and has worked with ambitious businesses across a range of industries. He has carved out a specialism in the manufacturing sector and has established a voice as a champion of the region’s manufacturers.
He will oversee the audit practice in its role as leading adviser to the AIM market in the Midlands and the team will continue to focus on working with entrepreneurial mid-market and listed businesses.
BDO, which has offices in Birmingham and Nottingham, has experienced strong growth in the Midlands, increasing headcount in the region by 20% in the past 12 months. The firm has also announced a long-term commitment to the Midlands, having invested in a new office in Nottingham city centre in addition to its Birmingham base.
Jon said: “In the time I’ve been with BDO, we’ve seen huge changes in the market as businesses have demonstrated ingenuity and tenacity to overcome new challenges and rethink the way they work. Our own team has also transformed during this period.
"My passion is helping our people and clients succeed and I’m excited about how I can continue to do this in my new role.”
