Clients, staff, family and friends of KPMG gathered for drinks at the British Embassy on 2nd October to celebrate David Parsons’ appointment to Director at the firm.  The promotion is the third Director appointment in three years and complements what Managing Director David McGarry refers to as a ‘high calibre’ team of Directors.

David, who attended Castle Rushen High School followed by Durham University, joined KPMG Isle of Man in 1991, training as a chartered accountant in the audit department.  He then moved to the tax department in 1995 where he has developed a wide-range of technical expertise that he has since bestowed upon clients.

Speaking at the drinks reception, Managing Director David McGarry commented: “David is another fine example of the home-grown talent that KPMG recruits on a regular basis.  With the appointment of three new Directors in three years, and eight new graduates recently joining us on the training programme, we are destined to continue on the same path.  David’s appointment is testament to the high calibre of Directors at KPMG, joining Greg Jones in the tax department.  Looking back at David’s original application to KPMG, I am reminded of the tremendous impression he made and have since been extremely proud of the fantastic success of the tax department, notwithstanding the challenges we have faced over the years.  This appointment furthers our staff commitment to KPMG and our ongoing commitment to the Isle of Man as a jurisdiction. ”

David Parsons also commented by thanking everyone at KPMG, clients and family for the support they have given him over the years: “I’d like to thank everyone for coming tonight and also to express my gratitude to colleagues and clients of KPMG and, of course, my wife for their ongoing support.  I have learned a lot working with Greg Jones and look forward to many more years alongside such great colleagues and clients.”

Photo - left to right David McGarry, David Parsons and Greg Jones.