The new partners will be the strategic leads for their respective sectors, both in the UK and globally. These two new appointments bring the total number partner promotions in Scotland to 36.

Kent Mackenzie, fintech and analytics specialist, will take up the role as Deloitte’s Global Head for Fintech for Risk Advisory, leading its international strategy for the sector from the company’s Edinburgh base. With 17 years’ experience working in technology, risk and data across financial services he previously held positions with RBS, Lloyds, and Morgan Stanley.

Mackenzie will be engaging with Fintech eco-systems worldwide and offering advisory services which can help companies understand the impact of disruptive technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and robotics, and their impact on the future of business and workforces. His task is to grow and scale Deloitte’s analytics and Fintech offering. He is also building a creative team with diverse backgrounds, experiences and skill set to drive the firm’s Fintech services forward.

Shaun Reynolds, the leader of Deloitte’s oil and gas transaction services team, specialises in advising clients in the UK’s oil and gas industry including the upstream, midstream and oilfield services sectors. Previously, he led the transaction services team for Deloitte’s Aberdeen office since setting it up in 2009.

Steve Williams, Senior Partner for Deloitte in Scotland and Northern Ireland said:

“These promotions are an indication of our firm’s significant level of investment and confidence in the Scottish and UK Fintech sector and in Oil & Gas which are vital parts of the Scottish economy. We are extremely proud to have Kent and Shaun join our partnership, both of whom are thoroughly experienced and have demonstrated outstanding leadership, drive and determination throughout their careers.”

“We are entering into a period of significant transition in Scotland. External factors such as technological transformation combined with political uncertainty mean it is critical the organisations we work with have access to the kind of expertise and advice that Shaun, Kent and their respective teams are able to provide so they are well prepared for the years ahead.”