Prime Highlights-
- Benson Accountants appoints Dan Thompson as managing associate to lead operational and commercial development across Northern England and Scotland.
- The hire strengthens leadership and gives Paul Benson more time to work closely with clients as the business expands.
Key Facts-
- Thompson brings more than 12 years of advisory and assurance experience, starting at PwC in London.
- He most recently served as Melbourne financial controller for Crown Resorts after Blackstone’s acquisition.
Background-
Benson Accountants, a Cumbrian practice based in Wigton, has appointed Dan Thompson as managing associate to lead its operational and commercial development. He will work with managing director Paul Benson and director Elizabeth Bainbridge.
The hire supports the firm’s plan to strengthen its leadership and drive growth across Northern England and Scotland. It also frees Benson to work more closely with clients as the business expands.
Thompson is a chartered accountant who started at PwC in London and gained international experience in Australia. He brings more than 12 years of advisory and assurance experience across industries. Most recently, he served as Melbourne financial controller for Crown Resorts after Blackstone’s AU$8.9 billion acquisition of the business.
Thompson said Benson’s ambitions and the firm’s growth drew him in, and the team’s passion for client service stood out. He plans to use his corporate and commercial experience to build a strong base for future growth.
Benson said the firm has always focused on strong, long-term client relationships and will keep developing them as it grows. He expects Thompson’s commercial background and fresh perspective to prove valuable. He called the appointment important to the firm’s ambitious plans for its clients, team and practice.
The firm has grown its team, client base and geographic reach, including the launch and expansion of its Perth office in Scotland.
