Ed Connell

Ed Connell is an experienced finance professional with a diverse background in various leadership roles across multiple companies. Currently serving as Partner and Director at Armstrong Watson since March 2023, Ed previously held the position of Financial Director at Simpson (York) Limited, where responsibilities included overseeing financial operations for major retail and construction projects. Earlier experience includes serving as Group Financial Officer at Parklane Properties (Leeds) Ltd., focusing on student accommodation and commercial assets, and working with the corporate restructuring team at Deloitte UK as Assistant Director. Ed began a career in finance at PwC and Ernst & Young in managerial and executive roles, respectively. Ed holds qualifications as a Chartered Accountant and a Qualified Insolvency Practitioner, with degrees in Accounting and Finance from the University of Leeds.