Chris Butt

Chris Butt currently serves as the UK Head of Audit at Azets, a position held since December 2021, and also oversees the Yorkshire, North East, and North West regions. Prior to this role, Chris was a Partner and Head of Audit for the Yorkshire Region at Azets (formerly Garbutt + Elliott) from April 2019 to September 2023. Chris's extensive experience at KPMG UK includes serving as a Director in the audit practice in Leeds from October 2012 to December 2021, where responsibilities encompassed managing a diverse client base across various industries. Earlier roles at KPMG include Senior Manager, Manager, Assistant Manager, and Audit Assistant, starting from 2004. Chris's career began with placements at AXA and Skipton Building Society following academic achievements at Newcastle University, where a 2:1 degree in Economics and Business Management was earned.