Shaw Gibbs strengthens with Chief People Officer appointment

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Tom Kilkelly

iStock. In frame: Adam Bell

Oxford accounting firm Shaw Gibbs has announced the appointment of Adam Bell as its first Chief People Officer.

Adam Bell brings 19 years of experience in human resources and organisational growth to his new role. In his career he has held a number of HR leadership roles and a proven track record of success.

Peter O’Connell, Managing Partner at Shaw Gibbs, said: "We are thrilled to welcome Adam Bell to Shaw Gibbs as our inaugural Chief People Officer.

''His extensive experience and passion for nurturing talent align perfectly with our commitment to our employees' growth and well-being."

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In his role, Adam will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the employee experience at Shaw Gibbs, including talent acquisition and retention, and professional development.

Shaw Gibbs is a top 100, private equity backed accountancy practice who provide expert solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals in Central and Southern England.

Adam said: "I am honoured to be a part of the Shaw Gibbs team and to have the opportunity to contribute to the firm's growth.

''My focus will be on empowering our employees, fostering a collaborative and diverse environment, and ensuring that Shaw Gibbs remains an employer of choice in the accountancy and advisory sector."

Tom Kilkelly

Tom Kilkelly started working as a freelance journalist for The Business Magazine following his graduation from UCL in 2022. During his studies Tom became very interested in the works of Irish authors including Samuel Beckett and Flann O'Brien (Brian O'Nolan). His current role as a freelance business reporter is his first exposure to the world of business journalism. Working at TBM has given Tom the chance to really get to grips with the goings-on in the business hive that is the South East.