Fortus Business Advisors & Accountants is welcoming the arrival of two senior finance specialists to its Creative Industries advisory team; one of the UK’s leading auditors, Mark Henshaw and corporate finance professional, Vasu Majumdar.
Mark Henshaw has a leading reputation within creative industries, having previously been a member of the firm-wide leadership team and Head of Media & Entertainment at Grant Thornton – with over 20 years’ experience working as an auditor to a number of high-profile media and technology businesses. His expertise lies within independent TV and film production, print and digital publishing, data and advertising and marketing services.
Joining as Non-Executive Director – Creative Industries, Mark will be working closely with and supporting the Fortus Creative Industries team to continue its growth nationwide across the sector, with a particular focus across London and the South of England.
Commenting on his appointment, Mark said:
“I’ve seen first-hand how much the creative industry has grown over the years, so I’m delighted to be able to support Fortus, in what is clearly a flourishing sector. My focus is to help Fortus and their clients fulfil their ambitions, and those of their stakeholders.”
Vasu Majumdar is joining the company as Senior Advisor – Corporate Finance – Creative Industries. Vasu has over a decade of experience within corporate finance for the creative industries, which has involved over 35 M&A deals, totalling a combined deal value of around £5bn. Prior to joining Fortus, Vasu led the Advertising and Marketing Services sector at Grant Thornton for five years.
Speaking on the senior appointments, Rob Quinn, Managing Director – Creative Industries at Fortus, said:
“Having Mark and Vasu join the Fortus team is a pivotal moment in the long-term strategic plan for the business. The blend of expertise and experience they bring is going to be vital for not only the Creative Industries team, but for Fortus as a whole. We’re both delighted and excited to have them on board, as this immediately broadens our offering to both current and future clients within the sector.”
Fortus Business Advisors & Accountants currently operates UK wide including offices located in the creative industry hotspots of Milton Keynes, London and Leeds.
To find out more information about Fortus Creative Industries, visit Fortus
