KPMG East Midlands hires Senior Business Development Manager

KPMG has appointed its first Senior Business Development Manager in the East Midlands. Laura Fovargue Finn takes up the role in the Big Four firm’s Nottingham office, having formerly led a sales team with data intelligence company GBG.

Set in the centre of Nottingham, KPMG’s Park Row office is home to over 200 staff, working to support businesses in the East Midllands with audit, tax and advisory services in a wide range of sectors. These include manufacturing, food and drink, retail, engineering, industrial products.

KPMG also hosts a business development team in its Nottingham locale, which works alongside its internal customers to proactively grow, strengthen and develop its relationships with external clients, stakeholders and intermediaries across its network channels. In anticipation of a growing appetite for its business development services in Nottingham – which is one of the top places to launch an online business in the UK, and hosts a growing management consulting scene – KPMG has appointed its first Senior Business Development Manager in the East Midlands.

Laura Fovargue Finn will now work to drive growth for KPMG’s Nottingham business development wing. She arrives in the office by way of identity data intelligence company GBG, where she led one of their sales teams, with a focus on driving growth.

Commenting on her new challenge, Fovargue Finn said, “It’s an exciting time to join KPMG’s business development team. The market in the East Midlands is growing, with a range of innovative businesses trying to navigate the challenges and complexities they’re facing in today’s environment. I’m confident that my experience within the technology sector will complement the wider team as we help our clients to achieve their ambitions.”

Ian Borley, East Midlands Senior Partner at KPMG, added, “Laura has an excellent understanding of the business requirements of the region, as well as strong networking skills. Coming from a sales and technology background, I’m looking forward to the fresh perspective she will bring. This further investment in our team is testament to the firm’s growth and commitment to the East Midlands, as we continue to provide the best solutions for our clients.”