Ex-Numerica CEO returns with Clark Howes acquisition

MILTON KEYNES, U.K. - July 29, 2013 - PRLog -- Tony Sarin joins the firm as chairman with Tim Shaw, the company's new managing director, after they acquired a controlling interest.

The pair will work alongside the Clark Howes founder, Rodger French, who will remain as the firm's commercial director.

Mr Sarin was a high-profile figure in the profession during the early naughties where he led the acquisition of Levy Gee, using the Numerica brand to buy more companies and float.

The listed consolidator model was followed by RSM Tenon and Vantis. Numerica eventually split up, with Vantis and BDO taking its former office space. Mr Sarin also serves as chairman of a private equity firm K2 Partners.

Tim Shaw is a chartered accountant who initially founded his own accountancy practice in London. Tim later became CEO of Watford Football Club's holding company in 2000, before joining Sports and Entertainment Media Group.

Tim was also CEO of Children's Charity 'Rays of Sunshine', where he nows sits as a trustee.

Clark Howes founder Rodger French said:

"I am delighted to welcome Tony and Tim to the firm. Their broad experience of accountancy practice combined with their commercial knowledge and expertise will play a key role in our continued expansion."

Tim Shaw said:

"This is an exciting time for the group's development and I am delighted to be taking over as managing director…With a strong reputation for delivering an excellent service for their clients, the philosophy of being more than your ‘typical' accountants has been key to the firm's success."

Tim is looking forward to working closely with the Clark Howes team to ensure they build on existing strengths across the firm's national and international network, and to continue to add to its ongoing success.

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