Dr Kim Johnston | Regional Director | ICAEW North East, Scotland, Yorkshire & the Humbe

Kim brings extensive experience in commercial business development across private, public, and charitable sectors. Previously, she held leadership roles in telecommunications, including Chief Commercial Officer at MS3 Networks and Regional Partnership Director at CityFibre.

Natalie Wright | Leeds Office Managing Partner | Private Client Partner & Head of UK Family Business

Natalie is a Private Client Partner with over 20 years of experience advising business owners and their families. Her understanding of both personal and business financial planning allows her to take a truly holistic approach. Whether clients are navigating individual financial goals or managing business complexities, Natalie can provide comprehensive guidance and practical solutions.

As the UK Head of Family Business, Natalie supports and advises family-owned enterprises. She understands the unique dynamics, challenges and opportunities faced by family businesses. Her insights can help clients create a seamless strategy that aligns personal, family and business interests.

Instrumental in growing the Mazars’ financial planning and wealth management proposition, Natalie’s team now manage over £2.6bn of assets for private individuals and their families. The team have also been recognised by the Financial Times as one of the Top 5 Firms in the UK for Financial Planning and Wealth Management for the last 4 consecutive years.

As the Office Managing Partner in Leeds, Natalie is responsible for leading our team of 300+professionals, with a strong focus in Yorkshire on privately owned businesses.

Main areas of focus: succession and legacy planning, wealth management, profit extraction, exit strategies, business protection and continuity planning.