Jason Kenneally, a transactions professional with more than 15 years of experience in the Northern market, is also becoming an EY partner.
His role will focus on supporting clients with strategic transactions in a variety of sectors and industries as EY’s North team continues to advise businesses on mergers, acquisitions, investments, divestments and listings.
Mr Kenneally rejoins EY from Croda International, where he worked for more than three years across all aspects of Corporate Development and as a Finance Director with a commercial focus, after previously working in EY’s Transaction Diligence team.
He said: “I am delighted to have rejoined EY to take on this exciting new role. Having lived and worked in the region since 2010, I am passionate about the business community in Yorkshire and the North East, and I am relishing the opportunity to support new and existing clients.
“I have a talented and experienced team behind me – and they are equally as motivated as I am to make a difference in the market.
“We are all aware of the headwinds that persist in 2026 but forward-thinking businesses with a clear equity story still have compelling opportunities to transact. I look forward to working closely with our clients to help them achieve their strategic objectives.”
Kate Jarman, Leeds Office Managing Partner at EY, said: “Jason is an excellent addition to our growing team in Leeds as we continue to invest in our regional business.
“His experience and knowledge will be invaluable to both our team and our clients as we continue to support businesses across Yorkshire and the North East in the deals market. With a strong, high-performing team alongside him, I have every confidence that Jason will help us continue providing exceptional services to our clients.”
