Accountancy firm Saffery Champness has appointed Diane Petit-Laurent as a corporate partner in the firm’s Manchester office.
Previously a Director at Deloitte in Manchester, Diane brings a wealth of expertise in providing solutions to owner-managed business clients with both a national and international presence, as well as private equity-backed entities.
In her role at Saffery Champness, Petit-Laurent will focus on entrepreneurial clients in a number of industries including technology, manufacturing and retail, working with the firm’s wider teams to deliver integrated advice throughout the enterprise lifecycle, from start-up to growth to exit.
Petit-Laurent joins fellow partners Mike Hodges and Simon Kite in Saffery Champness’ Manchester office.
Matthew Burton, Managing Partner at Saffery Champness, says: “Diane joins us during a period of rapid growth in Manchester and is a key addition to the team as we continue to enhance our client offering to the local market in the North West. Diane has an outstanding track-record and is the perfect fit for Saffery Champness both professionally and culturally; we look forward to working with her.”
Petit-Laurent adds: “Saffery Champness is immersed in UK entrepreneurship and, having worked alongside members of the Manchester team before, I am excited to be joining them and to be bringing my skills and experience to bear for the benefit of the firm’s entrepreneurial clients – particularly in the North West, as well as nationally and internationally.”
