END OF AN ERA AS SENIOR DIRECTOR RETIRES FROM TOP ACCOUNTANCY FIRM WHITLEY STIMPSON

A key theme throughout its history has been its commitment to friendly and personal service as well as its dedication to nurturing young talent among its ranks. Laura Adkins, head of Whitley Stimpson’s Witney office said: “Malcolm has been the figurehead of Whitley Stimpson and has always had the best interest of the firm and the people within it at heart. Rather than just go through the motions, Malcolm has always made his clients feel listened to, nothing has ever been too much trouble, and he has always been able to find creative solutions to any business challenge. He genuinely cares for his clients and the Whitley Stimpson people, supporting their professional development every step of the way.”

Jonathan Walton, director of Whitley Stimpson explained: “Malcolm has always had tremendous ambition for the firm to be successful throughout Oxfordshire and moving into Buckinghamshire. He’s the glue that’s bonded the management board together and he’s also been very loyal to his team and clients”.

“He’s been an inspirational senior partner and is the architect of the firm today. Malcolm has led the business with energy, creativity and humanity, building a positive culture for our sta and delivering excellent outcomes for our clients.”

Malcolm is confident of leaving the 90-year-old firm in safe hands. He said:

Malcolm’s client portfolio will be taken over by Frances Cartwright and Hermione Hymers – both directors at the Banbury office - who have been gradually taking over responsibility for his clients during the last year.

Their involvement also represents another sea change in the profession with Malcolm noting that the number of women accountants has grown from virtually none in 1965 to a point where the firm now has more female directors than male.

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