Our Directors

Executive Directors

Chief Executive - Karl Sandall FCIB

Karl spent 26 years at a senior level with a major clearing bank before joining TaxAssist Accountants on 1st January 2000 as Operations Director – taking on the role of Chief Executive in 2002.  A 'fellow' of the Chartered Institute of Bankers, a School Governor and a member of the Financial Industry Group and of the Committee of the IFS School of Finance for the East of England, Karl oversees the running of the company and the whole network on a day to day basis and ensures the company continues to expand rapidly.

Business Development Director - Sarah Robertson MSc DipM

Sarah founded a successful Brand Agency ‘The Point’ in 1994 with three other Directors. ‘The Point’ became one of the foremost marketing communications agencies in the Eastern region with billings in excess of £4.5m.  Sarah has a total of 20 years experience in the marketing and advertising industry, working with a broad range of national and regional brands such as the British Red Cross, Norwich Union, Oracle, Del Monte, the Imperial Cancer Research Fund and Swinton Insurance. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and a Fellow of the Institute of Direct Marketing.  Sarah joined the TaxAssist Accountants Board on 1st September 2004.  Sarah is responsible for marketing strategy, brand development, shop fronts, practice management and business development strategies for our accountants.

Network Operations & Finance Director - Phil Sullivan BSc ACIB

During a 26 year career with HSBC Bank plc Phil achieved Executive Management status and undertook roles covering a wide range of disciplines. These included corporate banking, branch retail banking, credit control, strategic planning, human resources and training. Prior to leaving HSBC Phil was Area Director for Leicestershire, a role with responsibility for all aspects of the bank's branch banking & commercial business in the county and corporate banking activities in East Midlands. He was responsible for 400 staff operating from 36 offices and a cost budget of £11m. Phil established his own business in 2006 providing corporate and commercial advisory services to selected business clients. He specialised in assisting with the creation of strategies for large transactions, including business sales, MBOs/MBIs, flotations, raising unquoted equity and exit/succession. His main business interests lie in corporate finance and management/leadership theory and practice.

After working with TaxAssist Direct Ltd for 18 months on a consultancy basis, Phil joined the Board as a full-time Executive Director with effect from 1 October 2008. His responsibilities include overall technical competency and compliance of the Network and Support Centre, internal financial control and operational integrity.

 

Non Executive Directors

Non Executive Chairman - John Westgarth FCA

John is Chartered Accountant with a wealth of experience of running his own accountancy practice before setting up TaxAssist Accountants in 1995. Today John directs the company and its continued growth from its Norwich headquarters.

 

 

Vice Chairman  - Tony Jubb

Tony joined TaxAssist Accountants in 1996 as a non-executive director following many successful years in a variety of business environments. Sticking to a business philosophy driven by high standards, Tony brings a sound and experienced view to the Board.

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