Yorkshire and Derbyshire-based accounting and business services firm, SMH Group has appointed Jonathon Dickens as CEO of the business, with James Hartley moving to the role of Chairman.
Having been at the firm for almost 20 years after joining as an apprentice in 2005, Jonathon has been instrumental alongside James in the firm’s strategic growth in recent years, completing multiple acquisitions since 2017 and expanding the group’s service offering to include commercial finance, mortgage brokering and wealth management.
Jonathon Dickens, CEO, said: “Our people are what makes SMH such a fantastic place to work and an equally trusted advisor to our clients. I hope to carry on the great work James and I have done together by continuing our growth trajectory into 2025 and beyond.
“On a personal note, I’d also like to thank James for being an inspirational figure, a true mentor and friend during our time to date at SMH and beyond.”
James Hartley will be moving to a strategic advisory position in his new role as Chairman of SMH Limited.
James Hartley, Chairman, added: “Over the last 22 years, SMH has become a business we can truly be proud of, with an incredible team and clients. I look forward to supporting the business in a strategic capacity in my new role as Chairman.”
