PKF Francis Clark appoints new tax director….Nick Crandon

PKF Francis Clark has promoted four new directors, strengthening its leadership team across tax, audit and assurance, corporate finance and business advisory.

The promotions represent a mix of homegrown talent and more recent recruits, spanning offices in Dorset, Devon and Cornwall.

The new directors are Richard Drewitt (audit and assurance, Poole), James Thomas (business advisory, Torquay), Nick Crandon (tax, Truro and Plymouth) and Angus Hunter (corporate finance, Exeter).

Nick specialises in business tax, having worked in London before relocating to Cornwall in 2024. He said: “PKF Francis Clark has given me the opportunity to build a challenging and rewarding career in tax while living and working in Cornwall. I’m excited to take on this new role and continue supporting clients with the complex challenges they face.”

CEO Paul Crocker said: “These promotions recognise four colleagues who have made a significant contribution to the firm and our clients. Angus, James, Nick and Richard bring a great mix of technical expertise, commercial insight and leadership, and I’m delighted to see them take this next step in their careers.

“Developing our people is central to our long-term success. It’s particularly rewarding to support former trainees in progressing through the firm while also attracting talented professionals who have gained experience elsewhere.”