CLA Global Limited has appointed Paul English as CEO, replacing Sancho Simmonds and Joseph Kask, who have held the role of co-CEOs of CLA Global since the formation of the network of independent accounting and advisory firms formed in July 2022.
English was formerly on the global leadership team at Grant Thornton, working on global strategy, brand and the international clients and markets agenda. He previously worked at RSM in the U.K., focusing on consulting and marketing strategy in the mid-market and the government sector. As strategy director at the Source consulting firm, he worked on a range of consulting projects for over 20 of the largest professional services firms.
"I am really looking forward to getting started," English said in a statement Monday. "There is a great opportunity for CLA Global to be a genuinely distinctive global organization that creates real value for its firms and the clients they serve. There is real ambition at CLA Global along with a start-up mentality and that is very appealing. We share a passion for the dynamic, entrepreneurial mid-market as well as a strong emphasis on relationships, culture, and innovation. The founding firms bring significant scale and a depth of capability, which serves as a great foundation for future growth in strategically important markets. CLA Global will continue to invest in the infrastructure and service offerings that will be attractive to our current and future firms."
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"This is an exciting time for CLA Global," said Scott Engelbrecht, chair of the CLA Global board, in a statement. "We continue to attract exceptional Network and Alliance members across the globe, and now, with Paul's leadership, we will continue to elevate our efforts. He brings a deep knowledge of strategy and business acumen that we are certain will continue the momentum we have built at CLA Global."
