AAB, a leading professional services firm across the UK and Ireland, has announced

the promotion of five team members into key leadership roles. This move not only

underscores AAB’s dedication to fostering talent and commitment to excellence but also

signals a continued trajectory of growth with 150 team members promoted across the 12

AAB office locations.

The newly appointed individuals bring a wide range of experience and the new roles will be

critical as the company expands its team across the UK and Ireland.

Helen Daniels assumes the role of Audit Partner in the AAB Leeds office. Helen has been a

key member of the Audit team specialising in owner managed businesses and the financial

services sector.

Lynn Gracie has accepted the position of Private Client Partner based in the AAB Aberdeen

office. Leading the Private Client International Tax team, Lynn provides specialist tax advice

connected to internationally mobile individuals, including Non-Residents and Non-UK

Domiciles, providing holistic tax solutions across global jurisdictions.

Gregor Angus, who joined AAB in March 2023 has been promoted to the role of Business

Development Partner, North of Scotland. This appointment marks a commitment from AAB

to drive further growth in the North of Scotland region across all service lines.

Based in the AAB Aberdeen office, Andrea Begg has been promoted to Business Advisory

Director. In her new role, Andrea will continue to deliver the highest standard of service and

advice to owner managed and family businesses over a number of sectors. Andrea is also in

the AAB tax investigations team.

Assuming the role of Business Advisory Director based in the AAB Glasgow office, Gillian

Rushton joined AAB in March 2016. Gillian provides business advisory tax services to a range

of clients across all industries, as well as a being a member of both the AAB technology

sector team and the tax investigations team.

Emma Lancaster, Chief Executive Officer of AAB commented on the promotions:

“Helen, Lynn, Gregor, Andrea and Gillian are dedicated team members at AAB and it is a great pleasure to recognise each of these individuals with their promotion to our leadership team."

"We are committed to promoting from within, ensuring that every team member has the

opportunity to progress their career. As we continue to grow, their contributions will be

pivotal in driving our vision forward and maintaining the high standards our clients know we

can deliver to support their own business and individual growth.”

Since securing investment from August Equity in 2021, AAB has trebled in size and now

employs c1,000 people across 12 office locations in the United Kingdom, Ireland and the

United States, with strategic plans in place to continue to scale the business rapidly,

supported by the promotions.