Deloitte has named Pauline Biddle as the new managing partner for its regional markets, with responsibility for leading all of the firm’s regional practice senior partners outside of London, in succession to Richard Bell, who is now head of financial advisory
Biddle is a transaction services partner, who advises FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 companies on mergers and acquisitions. She is a member of the Deloitte North West Europe board and also acts as the practice senior partner for Deloitte Midlands.
Deloitte employs 6,000 people across seven regional practices and 18 local offices, delivering over a third of the firm’s annual revenues.
Pauline Biddle, managing partner for the Deloitte regional markets, said: ‘Our regional businesses are growing and our head count is up nearly 6% with more than 1,450 people recruited in the last year.
‘Our people seek a career experience that delivers personal growth, the ability to progress whilst balancing personal commitments and a clear connection between their role and the firm’s strategy. Deloitte is well on the road to being recognised as the stand out firm and I will be leading our teams in delivering excellence to their clients while supporting growth, improving productivity and driving the regions to economic prosperity.’
Biddle joined the firm via Arthur Andersen in 1992, and has been with Deloitte since the merger in 2002. Her professional career has spanned audit, consulting and financial advisory and has included heading up the firm’s aerospace and defence industry group.
Report by Pat Sweet
