HAINES WATTS BIDS ADIEU TO TWO LONG-STANDING PARTNERS WHO HELPED SHAPE ITS SUCCESS FOR DECADES.
One of Swindon’s most respected accountancy firms, Haines Watts Swindon, is saying goodbye to two of its partners, Mike Lloyd and Sue Plumb.
Haines Watts Swindon is a firm of chartered accountants and business advisors based in Old Town, Swindon. It’s part of the Haines Watts Group. Managing partner Mike Lloyd has been at the helm for almost 30 years. And his colleague Sue, who is the charity and not-for-profit partner has been with the firm for 23 years.
Mike said ‘I’ve had the pleasure of working with Sue for many of my years at Haines Watts. And I hope she enjoys her well-earned retirement. Sue has been a committed and dedicated colleague and friend. But now, as with me, it’s time for her to embrace different adventures.
Three decades
Mike: For me, on March 31 it will be 30 years exactly since I joined Haines Watts. I found myself appointed a partner six months later and became managing partner in April 1996. That’s a role that I’ve fulfilled ever since. It’s been an amazing journey.
Whatever the next chapter entails, it will be different from this one and I’m looking forward to seeing what life brings. I’ve been fortunate to work with so many talented colleagues and business friends. Not to mention fabulous clients in this time, and I consider myself very lucky. There are so many people I want to thank for the joy that this career has given me. They know who they are!’
Mike is looking forward to spending more time with his partner Pat at their second home in the south of France. Also visiting friends and family in Australia and New Zealand.
I’m planning to finally learn to play the guitar that has hung forlornly on my wall for thirty years. And also to try for my race licence and indulge my need for speed legally!,’ Mike said.
‘I’m hoping to get involved in the amazing work done by White Ribbon UK in the ongoing fight to combat violence against women and girls. With Pat and I having three daughters and a grand-daughter it’s something very close to my heart. Au revoir for now!’
Martin said ‘We’d like to thank both Mike and Sue for their commitment over so many years. They’ve built the foundations on which we can build and take the business into the future.’
For more information about Haines Watts Swindon visit https://www.hwca.com/accountants-swindon/
