Saffery has made two senior leadership changes in its Manchester office as it looks to support its next stage of growth. 

Audit partner Diane Petit-Laurent is now head of office, succeeding Mike Hodges after more than a decade in the role. 

The firm also confirmed audit partner Simon Kite has joined the international board of Nexia, the global accounting and consulting network Saffery is part of. 

The appointments come as the company’s Manchester team has expanded significantly over the past decade, growing to more than 100 people and six partners.