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Paul Shields
Audit Partner and Head of Newcastle office
5 May 2026
Johnston Carmichael strengthens Newcastle team with five new hiresJohnston Carmichael has expanded its Newcastle office with five new appointments across Tax and Audit, reinforcing the firm’s continued investment in the North East. The new hires join both senior and early career roles, following the recent arrival of Audit Partner Gemma Gibson and supporting the firm’s long‑term growth plans in the region.
David Wilson
Aberdeen Office Head & Audit Partner
1 May 2026
Johnston Carmichael appoints new Audit Director in AberdeenJohnston Carmichael has expanded its audit leadership team in Aberdeen with the appointment of Teresa Gilligan as Audit Director. Bringing more than 17 years’ experience across UK and international markets, Teresa will play a key role in strengthening the firm’s audit capabilities in the North East, with a particular focus on the energy sector.
Paul Shields
Audit Partner and Head of Newcastle office
17 February 2026
Johnston Carmichael appoints Audit Partner to support Newcastle growthLeading UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its Newcastle office with the appointment of Gemma Gibson as Audit Partner. Gemma joins the firm following continued investment in the North East and the rapid growth of its Newcastle team.
Bryan Shepka
Partner and Head of Financial Services
22 May 2025
Johnston Carmichael strengthens financial services offering with senior audit appointmentTop UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its Financial Services team with a senior hire as it scales up its offering under its new sector head.
Graham Marjoribanks
Vice-Chair and Head of Audit & Assurance
10 December 2024
Johnston Carmichael hires firm’s first ever non-executive directorsLeading UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its audit governance team with the recruitment of two Independent Non-Executive Directors. Les Clifford and Michael Timar have more than 70 years’ experience working within the profession and are the first non-executive directors to be appointed by the firm, which was founded almost 90 years ago.
