Professional services group S&W has appointed Keith Wood and Gary Tamkin as audit partners in its London office.

Keith Wood joins the financial services audit division, bringing with him more than 15 years of industry experience. He was formerly a partner at EY, where he specialised in asset management and real estate.

Hailing from the US, Wood has gained international experience in New York, Australia, Hong Kong, and London. His broad background includes leading audits for a variety of clients.

Wood commented: “I’m thrilled to join S&W at such a dynamic time in the professional services industry.

“The firm’s culture of serving clients through opportunity and complexity, developing skilled people that know the industry and effectively leveraging technology are just a few reasons I was drawn to S&W.

“The opportunities in this space are massive, and I can’t wait to get started working with clients.”

Gary Tamkin has developed a career providing advice to a range of clients, including large multinational corporations and private equity-backed firms.

In recent times, Tamkin has concentrated on private equity-backed enterprises in sectors such as consumer goods, healthcare, hospitality, and private aviation.

His capacity to manage challenging situations has been a significant advantage throughout his career.

Tamkin commented: “I am delighted to be joining S&W at an exciting and transformational time for the profession. Linked to their growth ambition, there is a clear focus in the team on the importance of a client centric approach which resonated with me.

“Under the refreshed branding and S&W name there is a positive and exciting sense of drive and momentum, reinforced by strong leadership.”