Financial Management: Empathy as an antidote to uncertainty
July 16, 2021
Liza Robbins, our CEO, is featured in this latest piece published by Financial Management. Based around the challenging times in which businesses currently operate, the article talks of the need for finance leaders to tune into what their team members are going through in order to cultivate a productive workplace environment.
“The global crisis has presented leaders with an opportunity to relaunch themselves and learn new skills to motivate teams and drive business performance.” – Liza Robbins
This prestigious consulting firm focuses on implementing strategic change for its clients that results in lasting customer-centric growth. Its clients include HSBC, JP Morgan, Deutsche Bank, eBay, AstraZeneca and Samsung among many other high-profile businesses.
Since it was founded in 2001, Blackdot has helped enterprises globally solve complex customer challenges, improve operational efficiency, and transform how they go‑to-market.
In 2011, the firm was looking to expand its services out of Australia to other parts of the world, starting with North America and Europe. Its management team met with Sydney-based Kreston Stanley Williamson (KrestonSW) and explained that they were seeking advisers who could not only deal with the basics but help them through the tax complexities involved with international growth and ensure they remained tax-efficient and compliant.
We worked with them to define and document the service relationships between their proposed offices in various countries. As part of this, we introduced them to Kreston US member CBIZ, James Cowper Kreston in the UK and Ardent Business Advisory in Singapore.
The co-ordinated approach between all the parties meant Blackdot received a seamless global service, and we are delighted that their overseas businesses have enjoyed strong growth in recent years.
Blackdot’s CEO Marty Nicholas said: “We had ambitious plans to grow internationally and were guided every step of the way by our Kreston partners. Our international expansion has been a great success and we, of course, continue to work closely with Kreston Global during the next stage of our journey.”
“We’ve enjoyed a long-term and successful relationship with Blackdot over the years which has led to a deep understanding of the business and its aims. We were very pleased to introduce them to the Kreston Global network which proved so valuable.”
Darren O’Malley Head of the Taxation division at Kreston Stanley Williamson
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Kreston International rebrands to Kreston Global
July 9, 2021
LONDON – Kreston International, one of the world’s largest accounting networks, has today announced that it has rebranded to become Kreston Global, positioning the network for its next phase of growth and evolution. The rebrand takes place as Kreston celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2021, and as its profile continues to grow around the globe.
With a refreshed visual identity and a new website, the Kreston Global brand is now an even more powerful asset for member firms operating in a truly digital-first environment. The new brand also enables a more flexible framework for inclusion of member firms’ local names and brands, ensuring local relevance while cementing the firm’s connection to Kreston’s substantial global reach and resources.
Since its foundation in 1971 as one of the earliest accounting networks, Kreston Global has grown to a network of 170 independent firms in more than 120 countries around the world. With five decades’ experience of world class client service, Kreston continues to be a top partner of choice for dynamic businesses and individuals with international ambitions.
Liza Robbins, Chief Executive of Kreston Global, said:
“As Kreston celebrates its 50th anniversary, the time was right to evolve our name and brand to ensure it truly represents the colourful, accessible and deeply connected network that is Kreston Global. The world continues to emerge from the pandemic to a more digital-first environment than ever before, presenting unique challenges to organisations wanting to stand out and communicate effectively with clients and other stakeholders. With a newly refreshed brand, we are now able to support and empower our member firms around the world more effectively than ever before, as well as take our global brand profile to the next level.”
The new Kreston Global identity and logo was developed by Akiko Design, a UK-based web design and development agency.
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