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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.
13 February 2024
Johnston Carmichael welcomes new Audit Partner to firmLeading UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has made a significant addition to its growing Audit team with a new partner based in Edinburgh.
30 November 2023
Johnston Carmichael appoints new Newcastle partnerTop UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its expanding Newcastle office with the appointment of a new partner.
