Access Accountancy has appointed Mark Pavlides (pictured) as its new chair.
In his new role Pavlides will work with accountancy firms to ensure that everyone has an equal chance of accessing and progressing within accountancy based on merit, not background.
Pavlides is currently ICAEW interim MD, Operations, and he replaces Sharron Gunn who left Access Accountancy in November 2024.
He said: “Access Accountancy plays a vital role in ensuring that talented young people, regardless of their background, have a fair chance to build a career in accountancy. There’s still a lot of work to do in improving social mobility in the profession, and I’m looking forward to working with the trustees, signatories, and wider stakeholders to drive meaningful progress.”
Since the charity was formed in 2014 more than 6,000 work experience placements have been offered to students who meet Access Accountancy’s criteria.
