FORBES BURTON - Key Persons


Ben Westoby

Job Titles:
  • Senior Client Manager & Consultant
Ben makes up our senior management team and alongside our group of advisers, oversees the handling of clients after their first point of contact. Ben has extensive knowledge in helping company directors overcome their trading problems and experience dealing with many of the business sectors including those individuals affected by IR35 legislation.

Bristol, Birmingham

Job Titles:
  • Our Head Office in London Supports All Our Sites
Our head office in London supports all our sites: Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester and Grimsby, and our clients across the south east of England. This central office is the beating heart of all we do and work to achieve and enables us to deliver our reliable and informed services to businesses in need across the country.

Chris Leadley

Job Titles:
  • Consultant
  • Marketing Manager
  • Member of the Senior Management Team
Chris is a member of the senior management team and handles the day to day marketing for Forbes Burton. Chris is a Chartered Marketer and a member of the CIM. He also works in a consulting capacity with our clients to develop and implement their own marketing strategies, helping them to grow and meet challenges head on.

Emma Blyth

Job Titles:
  • Senior Client Manager & Consultant
Emma is one of our senior client managers and the hub of Forbes Burton, bringing a wealth of skills in a variety of business sectors. Overseeing the case management team Emma ensures the smooth running of Forbes and is dedicated to ensuring our clients' needs are met at all times.

Rick Smith - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director
  • Senior Consultant
Rick is the Managing Director of Forbes Burton and has extensive knowledge in the area of business insolvency having worked in the industry for over 15 years. Rick is dedicated to helping companies with financial issues and committed to a rescue and recovery culture.