MHA, a member of Baker Tilly International in the UK and Ireland, has appointed James Smith as the head of global mobility.
Smith brings nearly two decades of experience from major professional services firms to his new role at MHA.
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James said: “The global nature of my role, compliments that of MHA and their position within the Baker Tilly global network demonstrates that investment in specialist areas is key to their operation.”
In his new position, Smith will be at the forefront of steering teams that address the complexities of maintaining an international workforce.
His responsibilities will encompass a range of areas including social security, immigration, employment law, as well as reward and benefits systems.
MHA managing partner and group chairman Rakesh Shaunak said: “As a firm we have a globally united ethos, meaning that we adapt to our clients ever evolving business needs with a local knowledge and global reach.
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By GlobalData“James joins the firm with a fantastic pedigree in global mobility and his knowledge and expertise will be a huge asset to the firm and to the businesses which we serve.”
In September 2024, MHA appointed five new members.
The new recruits are placement student Ethan Donald and graduates Kate Wolska, Emily McLauchlan, Katie McLeod, and Jonathan Shek.
Under the guidance of MHA audit and accounts manager Louise Smith, the new trainees started their roles at the firm’s Carden Place offices in Aberdeen.
Since 1995, the MHA Aberdeen office trained over 50 placement students and graduates at its Carden Place offices.
