KPMG’s Head of Tax in Newcastle is promoted to Office Senior Partner

KPMG Newcastle has promoted David Elliot from Head of Tax to Office Senior Partner. The new role takes effect from March 2017 and Mr Elliot will replace Mick Thompson, who is retiring from the Firm in a few months.

Chris Hearld, KPMG’s north region chairman, said, “David is North East through and through, with a longstanding reputation in the regional market.

“The success he has delivered for our tax practice, developing deep specialisms, for example in capital allowances, innovation reliefs and incentives and M&A tax, plus his energy and appetite for client service makes him a superb fit for this market critical role, driving our strategy for further profitable growth in the future.”

Elliott said, “Having played an active role in this vibrant, regional economy for many years, I am delighted to lead one of the area’s most prestigious firms.The excellent KPMG team based here on the Quayside and our superb client portfolio makes the North East an exciting and rewarding place to work.”