KPMG UK announces new Senior Partner in Reading

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Stephen Emerson

KPMG's Reading office

Auditors KPMG UK have appointed Emma Gibson to lead the firm's activity in the Solent and Thames Valley regions.

Emma Gibson takes on the role of South Hub and Reading Office Senior Partner after Will Smith stepped down to focus on his national position as head of growth for KPMG Private Enterprise Audit.

Emma has led KPMG's regional law practice since joining in 2017.

"I'm looking forward to this new challenge and working alongside the teams in the Solent and Thames Valley to ensure that we continue our legacy of successfully supporting clients in the region," she said.

"I'm grateful to Will for his leadership and look forward to continuing to work together as part of the leadership team."

Will Smith said the Thames Valley and Solent had much growth potential.

He added: "It's been a privilege to lead the team over the past couple of years and we have seen significant growth in our market.

"I'm delighted to be passing the baton on to Emma and know she will hit the ground running to continue delivering first class service to our clients and the many businesses in our exciting and growing region."

CAPTION: KPMG's Reading office

Stephen Emerson

Stephen Emerson is the Managing Editor of The Business Magazine and is responsible for the publication's print publications and online properties including the newly launched Biz News websites in Hampshire and Dorset. Stephen has been a journalist for 20 years and has worked at local, regional and national publications and led a team which made The Scotsman website one of the fastest growing news sites in the UK with over eight million monthly users. He has a keen interest in technology, property and corporate finance and telling the stories of the people behind the successful firms in these sectors.