Liverpool BID Company unveils new chair
Liverpool BID Company announces the appointment of BDO partner Nigel Britton as the new chair of its executive board
Senior accountancy professional Nigel Britton is the new chair of the executive board of Liverpool BID Company.
Nigel, who originally trained at KPMG as an accountant, has been with BDO in Liverpool for six years. He is a partner at the firm and head of shared services.
Liverpool BID Company is a private, not-for-profit organisation, representing the interests of more than 850 levy paying businesses in Liverpool city centre, across three BIDs (Business Improvement Districts).
They are the Retail & Leisure BID, Culture & Commerce BID and Accommodation BID.
This year Liverpool became the first UK city to have an operating BID dedicated to the accommodation sector.
“What attracted BDO to Liverpool as a place for growth was the high quality of talent and expertise within the area, the availability of premises, and the opportunity the city offers as a place for business to grow,” said Nigel.
“BDO now employs more than 700 people locally and our headcount has grown 75% over the past three years at two sites in the city’s commercial district.
“What we have learned, both as a BID levy payer and as an employer, is that business can contribute to the betterment of Liverpool.
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“We are responsible for young professionals who do not just work in Liverpool but live here, invest their lives here, spend money, pay tax and build relationships. We are invested to create a better environment for the city we work and live in”.
Liverpool BID’s executive board oversees strategy for the organisation’s finances, company structure and major long term decisions.
Liverpool BID Company chief executive Bill Addy, added: “The story of BDO is one of massive success and I think that story can be repeated many times to help fuel the economic engine of Liverpool.
“This is an exciting time for Liverpool and it’s important for us to have the right people in place to help us continue to succeed”.