HLB Mann Judd appoints directors

Advisory and accounting association, HLB Mann Judd, has announced the appointment of two directors in its Corporate and Audit Services division and Business Advisory division, effective immediately.

Based in Perth, David Healy has been promoted to director in the firm’s Corporate and Audit Services arm, and Ryan Kim has been appointed director within firm’s Business Advisory team based in Brisbane.

Tony Fittler, Chair of HLB Mann Judd Australasian Association, said the new appointments are a continued indication of the organisation’s ability to support its skilled personnel amid ongoing uncertainty.

“Part of our values is encouraging and supporting staff to excel personally and also as part of their respective teams. We foster valued and trustworthy relationships with our clients, and the appointment of both David and Ryan as directors will see these relationships strengthened further,” he said.

“David and Ryan both have the knowledge and skills to continue supporting clients in a challenging economic environment. David has been with the firm for a number of years and his promotion to director is testament to his hard work and commitment over a sustained period of time.

“Ryan has recently joined the Brisbane firm, reflecting the opportunities and growth expected in the Queensland market for 2022 and beyond.”

Healy manages the audits of several West Australian-based large, listed private companies across a range of industries including resources, manufacturing, finance, technology and building and construction.

Prior to his role at HLB Mann Judd, Healy held management accounting roles at Commonwealth Bank and Rio Tinto Dampier Salt.

Kim brings to HLB Mann Judd a client base that includes high net-worth individuals, small to medium-sized businesses and global companies, providing advice across a range of sectors including family-owned businesses, hospitality, private client services and professional firms.

His previous roles include Director of Business Advisory Services and Head of Asia Desk at a mid-tier accounting firm in Brisbane firm.