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December 2009
Nexia International appoints new Executive Director
Nexia International has appointed Kevin Arnold as its new
Executive Director. Arnold succeeds Nigel Hodges, who will
be retiring after nearly two decades in the role.
Arnold has a proven track record as Executive Director of
DFK International, where he led the development of the association’s
strategy aimed at growing member firms, referrals and fee
income.
Nexia International Chairman Norbert Neu said, “we
are delighted to welcome Kevin to Nexia International and
look forward to working with him as we continue to build on
our position as a leading network of independent accounting
and consulting firms advising international mid-market companies
and delivering consistent quality of service and local expertise
on a global basis”.
Nexia aims to enhance its existing profile in key global
economic centres and to expand its global presence by continuing
to seek high quality member firms with a strong identity in
their local markets. It is currently ranked as the 10th largest
international accounting network, with more than 18,000 staff
across 520 offices in over 100 countries.
Neu paid tribute to outgoing Executive Director Nigel Hodges
who has assisted with the growth of Nexia International from
a turnover of US$280m at its inception in 1991 to US$2.2bn
following its successful merger with the former SC International.
Hodges was a Nexia Council Member and Deputy Chairman of the
Middle East region of Spicer and Oppenheim prior to taking
up his post with Nexia International.
“On behalf of the Nexia Board I would like to thank
Nigel for his outstanding contribution to the growth of Nexia
International and his expert stewardship of the network over
his tenure,” said Neu.
Hodges will continue as a consultant to the Nexia Board and
in the short-term work closely with Arnold to ensure a smooth
transition. He said: “We have come a long way in the
last 18 years at Nexia and I wish Kevin and everyone around
the network every success for the future. Having both previously
served in the British Armed Forces, Kevin and I have much
in common and I am happy to entrust the next phase of Nexia’s
development to him. I’m sure it will be in safe hands”.
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