Manchester accountancy firm, DTE, has announced that after a decade of dedication with the group, Lewis Pearson has been promoted to Director for the Corporate Finance division. The news comes just eleven months after DTE joined top 50 accountancy group, DJH, in December 2023.

Lewis’s journey began with DTE as a school leaver in the Audit & Accounts team in 2013, obtaining his Chartered qualification by the age of 22. Over the past decade, Lewis has moved up through the ranks, showing immense dedication and ability.

Lewis made the move to the DTE Corporate Finance team in 2018, and since then, he has worked on transactions that span the UK. Specialising in Merger and Acquisition (M&A) advisory and Transaction Services, he’s been instrumental in supporting SMEs navigate first-time sales and acquisitions. His latest role as Director reflects his hard work, expertise, and commitment to delivering only the very best for his clients.

On his promotion, Lewis shared,

"I’m absolutely thrilled to step into this role. Working with such a talented team and getting to know our clients over the years has been fantastic. I’m looking forward to helping us grow even further and building those strong, lasting relationships that make this work so rewarding."

Recent highlights for Lewis include his work on the sale of RJ Urmson Group to HSL Compliance, where his guidance was key in matching the client with the right buyer and ensuring a smooth process, as well as supporting Innov8 Technology Limited with financial due diligence services for the acquisition of Acorn IT Solutions marking a significant milestone in Innov8’s growth journey.

Head of DTE Corporate Finance, Partner, Matt Beckley, expressed his pride in Lewis’s promotion and shared

"Lewis’s journey here has been incredible to watch. This promotion is a huge milestone for him and us, and it’s very well-deserved. He’s built great relationships with clients, banks, and private equity firms over the years and has been a key player in our Corporate Finance team.  We’re all excited to see what he’ll bring to the role and to our clients in this next chapter."

For more information on DTE Corporate Finance, visit www.dtegroup.com.