EY has appointed partner Ben Morphet as financial services leader for the Midlands. In his new role, Morphet will lead the regional financial services strategy and market presence across the Midlands based out of the Birmingham office. He takes over from Martina Neary, who has been appointed UK and Ireland financial services clients and industries leader. Morphet joined EY in 2004 and has spent 18 years working in financial services, specialising in audit and assurance with a focus on large life assurance groups, general insurers and pension schemes.