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Grant Thornton announces new promotion within firm’s Recovery and Reorganisation practice


7 February 2007

Leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton is pleased to announce the promotion of Darren Mason to Director within the firm’s Recovery and Reorganisation practice.

 

Since joining the firm 10 years ago, Darren has focused on corporate and credit advisory work, with particular involvement in financial restructuring and turnaround consulting. He also played a significant role in developing the firm's pension scheme advisory role including working with the Pensions Regulator in relation to the new statutory framework for funding defined benefit pension schemes.

As a Director within Grant Thornton's Recovery & Reorganisation practice, Darren will play a pivotal role in expanding the team's pensions advisory offering. Grant Thornton Recovery & Reorganisation regularly helps companies and trustees assess the financial strength of a sponsoring employer, negotiate contributions to schemes and advise on the implementation of policy in the event of a restructuring or insolvency situation.

The firm acts for over 700 schemes, ranging from those with assets well in excess of £1bn to small self administered schemes - including defined benefit, defined contribution, hybrid, self administered and insured arrangements.

Commenting on his promotion, Darren said, “I am looking forward to this exciting, new challenge and the opportunity to continue to provide our clients with exceptional service and innovative solutions in complex situations within a constantly evolving regulatory regime"

Andrew Conquest, head of pensions advisory within Grant Thornton's Recovery & Reorganisation practice said, “Darren's promotion is testimony to the firm’s commitment to develop and nurture talent from within and demonstrates the significant achievements Darren has made.”7 February 2007
Leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton is pleased to announce the promotion of Darren Mason to Director within the firm’s Recovery and Reorganisation practice.

 

Since joining the firm 10 years ago, Darren has focused on corporate and credit advisory work, with particular involvement in financial restructuring and turnaround consulting. He also played a significant role in developing the firm's pension scheme advisory role including working with the Pensions Regulator in relation to the new statutory framework for funding defined benefit pension schemes.

As a Director within Grant Thornton's Recovery & Reorganisation practice, Darren will play a pivotal role in expanding the team's pensions advisory offering. Grant Thornton Recovery & Reorganisation regularly helps companies and trustees assess the financial strength of a sponsoring employer, negotiate contributions to schemes and advise on the implementation of policy in the event of a restructuring or insolvency situation.

The firm acts for over 700 schemes, ranging from those with assets well in excess of £1bn to small self administered schemes - including defined benefit, defined contribution, hybrid, self administered and insured arrangements.

Commenting on his promotion, Darren said, “I am looking forward to this exciting, new challenge and the opportunity to continue to provide our clients with exceptional service and innovative solutions in complex situations within a constantly evolving regulatory regime"

Andrew Conquest, head of pensions advisory within Grant Thornton's Recovery & Reorganisation practice said, “Darren's promotion is testimony to the firm’s commitment to develop and nurture talent from within and demonstrates the significant achievements Darren has made.”