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Reinvigorated for 2026: A New Chapter for Arif Ahmad
Arif Ahmad is widely recognised as one of Yorkshire’s most influential Big Four leaders, now embarking on a dynamic new chapter after a 28-year career at PwC. As he helps shape Cooper Parry’s northern presence, he brings fresh momentum, clarity of purpose, and a forward-looking perspective on a rapidly evolving profession.
Reinvigorated for 2026: A New Chapter for Arif Ahmad
Arif Ahmad is widely recognised as one of Yorkshire’s most influential Big Four leaders, now embarking on a dynamic new chapter after a 28-year career at PwC. As he helps shape Cooper Parry’s northern presence, he brings fresh momentum, clarity of purpose, and a forward-looking perspective on a rapidly evolving profession.
Beyond the Numbers: Finance in Manufacturing
Manufacturing and engineering remain the backbone of Yorkshire and the East Midlands, driving regional growth and forming the largest sector in our network. To uncover where the real opportunities lie, we spoke with three industry leaders whose careers have been shaped by the sector’s resilience, innovation and financial leadership.
Beyond the Numbers: Finance in Manufacturing
Manufacturing and engineering remain the backbone of Yorkshire and the East Midlands, driving regional growth and forming the largest sector in our network. To uncover where the real opportunities lie, we spoke with three industry leaders whose careers have been shaped by the sector’s resilience, innovation and financial leadership.
From ACA Training Contract to Private Equity CEO - The Amman Boughan Story
Amman Boughan’s rise from ACA trainee to CEO of Pagabo reflects a career defined by ambition, agility, and standout leadership across multiple PE-backed businesses. We caught up with him as he begins this exciting new chapter for both himself and the organisation.
From ACA Training Contract to Private Equity CEO - The Amman Boughan Story
Amman Boughan’s rise from ACA trainee to CEO of Pagabo reflects a career defined by ambition, agility, and standout leadership across multiple PE-backed businesses. We caught up with him as he begins this exciting new chapter for both himself and the organisation.
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Cultivating Confidence: Inside Lincolnshire’s Deals Market
Deal activity is a key signal of market confidence in Lincolnshire’s often under-reported but diverse economy. As 2025 closes, we turn to the experts behind the headlines to understand what is really happening and how the upcoming budget may shape 2026.
Cultivating Confidence: Inside Lincolnshire’s Deals Market
Deal activity is a key signal of market confidence in Lincolnshire’s often under-reported but diverse economy. As 2025 closes, we turn to the experts behind the headlines to understand what is really happening and how the upcoming budget may shape 2026.
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Why Building an Exit Ready Board Is Smart - Even If You Are Not Selling
In fast-moving markets, waiting to build a strong board is a risk. Expert insight is clear: the companies that win are those whose boards are exit-ready long before a deal is in sight. This article shows why early, strategic board-building boosts credibility, resilience, and opportunity - whether you are selling or not.
Why Building an Exit Ready Board Is Smart - Even If You Are Not Selling
In fast-moving markets, waiting to build a strong board is a risk. Expert insight is clear: the companies that win are those whose boards are exit-ready long before a deal is in sight. This article shows why early, strategic board-building boosts credibility, resilience, and opportunity - whether you are selling or not.
Empathy: The Quiet Power Behind Real Leadership
Modern leadership goes beyond strategy and performance - it is about humanity. Empathy has become the quiet force that builds trust, connection, and genuine performance. In a world where technology can imitate feeling but not experience it, empathy is what keeps leadership truly human.
Empathy: The Quiet Power Behind Real Leadership
Modern leadership goes beyond strategy and performance - it is about humanity. Empathy has become the quiet force that builds trust, connection, and genuine performance. In a world where technology can imitate feeling but not experience it, empathy is what keeps leadership truly human.
Behind the Headlines: The True State of M&A in Yorkshire
As headlines offer a mixed view of economic confidence and the Yorkshire Dealmakers Awards approach, we explore what is truly happening in the region’s M&A market-drawing on insights from experts at the heart of deal activity.
Behind the Headlines: The True State of M&A in Yorkshire
As headlines offer a mixed view of economic confidence and the Yorkshire Dealmakers Awards approach, we explore what is truly happening in the region’s M&A market-drawing on insights from experts at the heart of deal activity.
James Locking on People, Purpose and the Power of Patience
James Locking, newly appointed Group Finance Director at HEB Group in Sheffield, shares insights from a distinguished career spanning multiple sectors. He reflects on the importance of patience, trust, and people-focused leadership in building successful teams and lasting careers in finance.
James Locking on People, Purpose and the Power of Patience
James Locking, newly appointed Group Finance Director at HEB Group in Sheffield, shares insights from a distinguished career spanning multiple sectors. He reflects on the importance of patience, trust, and people-focused leadership in building successful teams and lasting careers in finance.
Matthew Mitchell: From FD to Fractional CFO — Building Pillr as a New Kind of Finance Partner
Matthew Mitchell, an award-winning Yorkshire finance leader, has helped scale and transform major businesses. With his new venture, Pillr Advisory, he is reimagining the CFO role - offering strategic, flexible support to ambitious SMEs through the fractional model.
Matthew Mitchell: From FD to Fractional CFO — Building Pillr as a New Kind of Finance Partner
Matthew Mitchell, an award-winning Yorkshire finance leader, has helped scale and transform major businesses. With his new venture, Pillr Advisory, he is reimagining the CFO role - offering strategic, flexible support to ambitious SMEs through the fractional model.
Finance Leadership in the East Midlands & Lincolnshire: Growth, Change, and Rising Demand for CFOs
Charlotte and Euan lead our finance recruitment division in the East Midlands and Lincolnshire. Building on the launch of our CFO Report, which explores executive finance leadership across Yorkshire and the East Midlands, they now take a closer look at the key finance leadership trends shaping the region.
Finance Leadership in the East Midlands & Lincolnshire: Growth, Change, and Rising Demand for CFOs
Charlotte and Euan lead our finance recruitment division in the East Midlands and Lincolnshire. Building on the launch of our CFO Report, which explores executive finance leadership across Yorkshire and the East Midlands, they now take a closer look at the key finance leadership trends shaping the region.
Huddersfield: Where Tradition Meets Transformation in Business
Huddersfield is a town defined by both heritage and ambition. Once world-renowned for its textiles, it is now home to a thriving, diverse business community that is embracing innovation, sustainability and growth. From advanced manufacturing to digital services, Huddersfield is positioning itself as a place where businesses can flourish and talent can thrive.
Huddersfield: Where Tradition Meets Transformation in Business
Huddersfield is a town defined by both heritage and ambition. Once world-renowned for its textiles, it is now home to a thriving, diverse business community that is embracing innovation, sustainability and growth. From advanced manufacturing to digital services, Huddersfield is positioning itself as a place where businesses can flourish and talent can thrive.
Brian Lochead: A Global Finance Leader Shaping Growth, Resilience and People
Brian Lochead’s career spans continents, industries and leadership roles, from his early years at PwC to senior positions in major organisations and interim turnaround engagements. Known for combining technical finance expertise with people-focused leadership, Brian has built a reputation for driving transformation, resilience, and lasting impact. This article explores his journey, philosophy and insights into the evolving world of finance and leadership.
Brian Lochead: A Global Finance Leader Shaping Growth, Resilience and People
Brian Lochead’s career spans continents, industries and leadership roles, from his early years at PwC to senior positions in major organisations and interim turnaround engagements. Known for combining technical finance expertise with people-focused leadership, Brian has built a reputation for driving transformation, resilience, and lasting impact. This article explores his journey, philosophy and insights into the evolving world of finance and leadership.
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