BDO strengthens Deals team with senior appointment
Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP has strengthened its Yorkshire Deals team with the appointment of senior industry specialist, Ben Coggin.
Ben joins BDO as a Transaction Services Partner from EY, where he was a Partner in the Transaction Diligence team.
At BDO, he will be responsible for growing BDO’s Transaction Services practice across Yorkshire and the North East to support ambitious mid-market businesses looking to explore strategic transactions. Ben’s sector expertise includes technology, media and business services, as well as industrial markets. He will be based in the firm’s Leeds office.
Ben’s arrival comes as Jeff Gardner is promoted to Partner in the Leeds Transaction Services team. It also follows the appointment of Tim Day earlier this year. Tim joined to help grow the firm’s private client and private equity M&A business across the region.
Jason Whitworth, partner in Yorkshire and North East at BDO, commented: “The Yorkshire Deals team has a fantastic reputation in the region for its drive, expertise and passion for supporting dynamic businesses looking to expand through strategic M&A. Ben’s appointment strengthens our position and reputation across key regional sectors.”
“His experience working on private and capital markets transactions is a valuable asset to the team. Our deals proposition has never been stronger.”
Ben said: “I’m delighted to be joining BDO as a Transaction Services Partner. I was drawn to BDO for its strong brand and clear focus on the mid-market.
“I’m really looking forward to working with both the Transaction Services and wider Leeds Deals team to help unlock the significant growth opportunity the organisation has both nationally and in the Yorkshire region.”
“On a personal level, I’m genuinely excited about working with the wider BDO community to continue building a team culture that values authenticity, collaboration and a growth mindset. It’s an exciting time to be joining the firm.”