Nexia Sydney has announced the appointment of Paul Cottingham as Chief Strategy & Growth Officer, effective 17 August 2026. The newly created role reflects the firm’s commitment to accelerating its next phase of growth, with a dedicated focus on supporting the firm’s strategic direction.
Paul brings more than 25 years of experience in professional services in London and New Zealand, having held senior leadership positions with KPMG, PwC and, most recently, as Chief Operating Officer of Meredith Connell, New Zealand’s largest litigation firm.
CEO of Nexia Sydney, Amber Matthews, said:
“Paul’s experience, commercial mindset and deep understanding of the professional services sector will be a tremendous asset to Nexia Sydney. Combined with his collaborative leadership style and strong focus on growth, he is well positioned to help drive the firm’s continued transformation and success.”
Paul Cottingham said: “Joining Nexia Sydney in this chapter of growth is incredibly exciting. I’m looking forward to working alongside the team, supporting our clients and draw on my experience to help drive growth and sustained success.”
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