Shaw Gibbs welcomes Chris Wharton as Outsourcing Partner

Shaw Gibbs is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Wharton as Outsourcing Partner.  With 20 years of experience working with entrepreneurial businesses, he specialises in systems selection and transformation within client’s financial functions.

Chris who brings a robust practice background in sectors such as real estate, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, and legal; joins the firm from Cooper Parry (previously Haines Watts) Esher, where he served as an Associate Partner. He will be located in the Farnham office of Shaw Gibbs.

 

Chris expressed his enthusiasm for the new role, stating

I’ve admired Shaw Gibbs from an outside perspective and have heard great things about them from my peers. Shaw Gibbs are known for being client-relationship driven and understanding clients’ needs inside and out. I am delighted to be a part of the team.

 

Sarah Gardener, Head of Outsourcing adds:

As a department who lead on the adoption of software and processes to improve client service, we welcome fresh perspectives and forward-thinking individuals such as Chris who can help to drive change.

 Chris was an exceptional candidate, and we look forward to the significant contribution his experience will bring to our clients and the firm as a whole.

 

About Shaw Gibbs

Shaw Gibbs is a top 40 accountancy practice who provide expert solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals in Central and Southern England. They have offices in: Andover, Basingstoke, Bristol, Farnham, Guildford, Liss, London, Northampton, Oxford, Southampton, Sutton, Teddington, Thame and Winchester. Investing in their teams of high-quality specialists, Shaw Gibbs work with the best-in-breed technology to create value for clients which exceeds expectation.

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