Count boosts Board with new appointment

Yasmine Raso

Senior Journalist, Financial Newswire

13 June 2023

Count Limited has made a new addition to its Board, with Tim Martin joining after the firm completed “an extensive search process”, it said in an announcement.

Hugh Humphrey, Count chief executive, credited Martin’s appointment due to his successful record in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). The appointment also follows the firm’s acquisition of financial advice business, Affinia, from life insurer TAL.

“Tim’s deep experience in private equity and investments will be hugely valuable as Count enters the next phase in our ambitious growth strategy,” Humphrey said.

“His proven leadership and experience in orchestrating large-scale transactions will help us execute our investments in quality businesses and increase our market share in the accounting and wealth sectors.”

Martin has directed several mergers of healthcare practices, with his knowledge and experience particularly in the health and education sectors considered “fresh perspectives” that can “complement the Board’s existing skill set”.

Martin will also Chair the Acquisitions Committee and join both the Technology and Innovation Committee and the Remuneration and Nominations Committee.

“In recent months Count has successfully launched a new brand and value proposition and completed the acquisition of Affinia from TAL,” Martin said.

“I’m delighted to be joining at this pivotal time and contributing to the strong momentum of the Company.”