MHA installs Murray Watt as head of operations

Murray Watt has been promoted in MHA as head of operations. He brings greater than a decade of expertise to the position.

Rakesh Shaunak, Group Chairman & CEO, MHA, commented, “Murray brings a uncommon mixture of strategic readability and operational self-discipline. His expertise driving progress and transformation initiatives throughout international markets shall be invaluable as we proceed to construct a scalable, revolutionary agency that delivers distinctive outcomes for our individuals and shoppers. I’m delighted to welcome him to the management staff at such a pivotal second in our progress journey.”

MHA is a nationwide accountancy and advisory agency MHA, which can be the UK member agency of Baker Tilly Worldwide. Watt’s appointment follows MHA’s profitable IPO in April 2025, the most important AIM itemizing within the Enterprise Assist Providers sector prior to now 5 years. The flotation powered robust outcomes for the agency final 12 months, but in addition gives a robust platform for additional funding in know-how, together with AI, and helps the agency’s continued growth throughout the UK and internationally.

Watt brings greater than 12 years of expertise throughout the Baker Tilly community. Throughout his time as regional director for Europe, the Center East and Africa at Baker Tilly Worldwide, he partnered with member companies inside the community to develop and execute regionally led methods, constantly turning strategic targets into sensible outcomes, strengthening the community’s place throughout the area. He additionally served as director of enterprise technique at Baker Tilly US, partnering with C‑suite and senior management to develop and execute methods at each enterprise and enterprise unit ranges.

On this strategic management position, Watt will work carefully with the CEO and senior leaders throughout the agency to translate MHA’s formidable technique into operational actuality. He’ll now concentrate on aligning and executing MHA’s key progress, transformation and operational initiatives to grasp MHA’s ambitions.

He defined, “I’m thrilled to be becoming a member of MHA at such an thrilling time. With a transparent technique and daring ambition for the long run, there may be huge alternative to construct on the robust foundations already in place. I’m trying ahead to partnering with Rakesh and the broader management staff to drive disciplined, centered execution throughout our most necessary transformation and progress priorities. Persevering with my journey inside the Baker Tilly Worldwide community, the place I’ve skilled first-hand the worth of nice relationships, makes this chance particularly significant.”