Forvis Mazars is a global professional services network. Credit: PixelBiss/Shutterstock.

Forvis Mazars, an accounting and consulting firm in the US, has appointed James Gilbey as its new UK CEO, effective from 15 February 2025.

Gilbey has been appointed following a unanimous decision by the firm’s UK Partners.

In the new role, Gilbey will lead a team of more than 3,300 people across 14 offices.

He will continue to build on the progress of the new global Forvis Mazars network, which was launched in June 2024, the company said.

Gilbey, who has a background in both audit and advisory, is taking over from Phil Verity, who has been in the role since 2012.

Gilbey, as a partner at Forvis Mazars, has specialised in independent expert forensic accounting and valuation evidence. He led the company’s advisory business for four years.

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Gilbey said: “I am incredibly excited to be taking up this role, and for the support from the Partners in my vision for the firm. To lead the firm in which I started my career in 24 years ago is a privilege and honour, and something that fills me with enormous pride.

“Our partnership model puts us in the best possible position to deliver growth for our business and exceptional service to our clients.

“That commitment, allied to a belief in our people and a desire to invest still further in them and their capability, gives me great confidence that we can continue to stand Forvis Mazars apart from its competitors both large and small.”

Earlier in November 2024, Forvis Mazars acquired certified public accountant (CPA) firm MSL, P.A., effective from 1 November 2024

With the acquisition, Forvis Mazars adds approximately 120 professionals, including 14 partners.

Forvis Mazars is a global professional services network. It operates under a single brand with just two members: Forvis Mazars, LLP in the US and Forvis Mazars Group SC.