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Expanding our expertise to continue supporting our client's ambitions

18 August 2026

We’re delighted to welcome four senior professionals whose experience and expertise will further strengthen the support and advice we provide to our clients.  

Together they enhance our capabilities across employment tax, finance leadership, business development, and innovation and transformation, helping us support clients across London, the Midlands, East Anglia and South East England. 

Supporting employers with Employment Solutions

Joining from BDO, John Weston becomes our first Employment Tax Director and will lead the growth of our new Employment Solutions service. This specialist offering supports employers with employment tax compliance, workforce reward strategies, global mobility matters and equity incentive planning.  

John’s appointment reflects the growing demand for expert guidance as businesses manage increasingly complex workforce and regulatory requirements. 

Read more about John. 

John Weston | Affinia

Strengthening financial leadership

Lee Gardham joins as Group Finance Director, bringing more than two decades of experience in strategic finance, acquisitions, business transformation and operational growth. Having held senior finance leadership roles and delivered transformation programmes across the UK and Europe, Lee will play an important role in supporting our growth journey. 

Learn more about Lee. 

Lee Gardham | Affinia

Helping clients access the full breadth of Affinia’s expertise

As the first member of our dedicated Business Development team, Joe will work closely with colleagues across the firm to identify opportunities where clients could benefit from additional support and specialist services. 

With a background spanning both technical tax and commercial development roles, Joe brings valuable experience in helping businesses access the right advice at the right time. 

Explore more about Joe. 

Joe Moore | Affinia

Driving innovation and transformation

With more than 15 years’ experience delivering technology, data and business transformation programmes, Katia will help ensure innovation delivers meaningful outcomes for both colleagues and clients as we continue to grow. 

Read more about Katia.

Katia Zavershinskaya | Affinia

Investing in our future 

These appointments form part of our continued growth strategy as the firm expands its specialist capabilities and national presence. 

By investing in talented people and broadening its service offering, we are continuing to focus on what matters most: helping our clients thrive through clear advice, strong relationships and practical support.