Mark Stephenson, International Tax Partner at Deloitte, promoted to leader of UK & Switzerland Manufacturing practice
Deloitte has appointed Mark Stephenson as leader of its UK & Switzerland Manufacturing industry practice. The practice provides audit, consulting, tax and corporate finance services across the manufacturing sectors; including aerospace and defence, automotive, process and industrial products.
Mark Stephenson says: “I am very proud and excited to be leading such a great team, with its extensive breadth of consulting and professional advisory skills. Manufacturing in the UK has developed extensively in the recent past and the vibrant and diverse sector we see today is almost unrecognisable compared to a decade ago. During this time we have invested heavily in our own practice and are pleased to count some of the UK’s biggest manufacturing names, as well as a huge range of small and medium enterprises, among our client base.
“The manufacturing sector contributes a tremendous amount to the UK economy, and I’m looking forward to the industry supporting our economic recovery. Our clients know their business, but the specialist advice and deep technical insights we can bring will play an important role in helping businesses across all areas of manufacturing grow and prosper.”
Mark is an international tax partner with a particular focus on large and complex multinational manufacturing groups. He was formerly the North West Tax leader and led Manufacturing for the UK regions as well as for the Tax service line nationally. He will continue to be based in Manchester.
Mark has also made two new appointments to the manufacturing executive team. Jeremy Berwick will lead the aerospace and defence practice and Simon Manning has been appointed head of audit.
Richard Punt, Deloitte’s Managing Partner for Clients and Markets said: “Mark’s extensive experience working with manufacturers in the UK and globally, together with his strong leadership team, mean we as a firm are well positioned to support this critical sector. We work with some of the biggest names in the industry and will continue to provide all of our clients with the highest quality advice and support in what continues to be an environment of both growth opportunity and business challenge.”