EY has appointed Adrian Roberts as its new Midlands managing partner and markets leader.
Adrian takes over from Simon O’Neill who has been in the role since 2017 and has recently taken on a new role as the EY deputy assurance service line leader.
Adrian joined EY as a graduate from Birmingham University in 1997 and was admitted to the partnership in 2009. He has held various leadership positions at the firm, including head of audit quality for the UK&I and partner sponsor for EY’s Entrepreneur Of The Year programme in the Midlands.
He also has broad international experience, gained from both a secondment in Seattle in the US and through his audit partner roles on global accounts. Adrian has deep experience of working with private and mid-market companies across a range of industries.
Adrian said: “I’m incredibly proud to have been appointed to this role to lead our business in the Midlands. We have exceptional talent across the region, with over 1,200 colleagues and 55 partners based in our Birmingham office. With the help of this team, I’m confident that we will continue to grow the business, create fulfilling careers for our people and provide an exceptional service to our clients.
“Finally, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Simon for his leadership over the past eight years, during a period which has seen EY achieve significant growth and make a positive contribution across the region.”
Simon O’Neill added: “As an EY ‘lifer’, Adrian brings a remarkable blend of expertise, dedication, and vision to the role of Midlands Managing Partner. Under Adrian’s leadership, I have no doubt that our Midlands’ practice will continue to go from strength to strength.”
