Our Directors
Executive Directors
Chief Executive - Karl Sandall FCIB
Business Development Director - Sarah Robertson MSc DipM
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.



