Accounting practice Gravita names Lisa Mayhew as new CEO

Core Viewpoint - Gravita has appointed Lisa Mayhew as the new CEO to drive national expansion and enhance client services, signaling ambitious future plans for the company [1][4]. Group 1: Leadership Transition - Lisa Mayhew will assume the CEO role in April, succeeding Heather Swanston, who has been the interim CEO since June of the previous year [1]. - Heather Swanston will return to her position as chair of Gravita's board once Mayhew joins [1]. Group 2: Lisa Mayhew's Background - Mayhew has over a decade of experience in senior leadership roles at global law firm BCLP, where she served as firm-wide managing partner and global co-chair [2]. - Under her leadership, BCLP's revenue grew from $350 million (£256.31 million) to $900 million, overseeing operations across 32 offices globally [3]. Group 3: Company Growth Strategy - Mayhew expressed enthusiasm for joining Gravita, highlighting the company's culture, client portfolio, and growth trajectory as key attractions [4]. - Tenzing Private Equity, Gravita's backer, has also expressed confidence in the company's future following Mayhew's appointment [4].