Ryan Southall

Ryan Southall has extensive experience in the finance and accounting industry. Ryan is currently working at Lounge Underwear as the Chief Financial Officer, a role they have held since October 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Finance Director at Lounge Underwear from October 2021 to October 2022.

Before joining Lounge Underwear, Ryan worked at Bishop Fleming Chartered Accountants from September 2019 to October 2021, where they held the position of Director and Head of Manufacturing.

Ryan also has experience at BDO UK LLP, where they served as a Director in the audit department from February 2019 to August 2019. During this role, they had responsibilities for various clients across different sectors, including corporate and not-for-profit entities. Ryan also actively participated in corporate finance assignments, including the preparation of financial forecasts and the development of business plans.

Prior to BDO UK LLP, Ryan worked at Moore Stephens UK, starting as a Senior Manager in May 2015 and progressing to the role of Associate Director from October 2016 to September 2018. Ryan then served as a Director from October 2018 to January 2019.

Earlier in their career, Ryan held positions as an Audit Manager at Chantrey Vellacott from June 2014 to May 2015, at Baker Tilly from October 2013 to June 2014, and at RSM Tenon from an unspecified start date to September 2013.

Overall, Ryan Southall's career has encompassed various leadership roles in finance, accounting, and audit across a range of sectors, highlighting their expertise and versatility in the field.

Ryan Southall began their education at Redhill School in Stourbridge from 1997 to 2002. Ryan then attended King Edward VI College in Stourbridge from 2002 to 2004, where they focused on accounting. In 2004, Ryan enrolled at The University of Sheffield, completing their Bachelor of Arts (BA) (Hons) in Accounting and Financial Management from 2004 to 2007. Following their undergraduate studies, they pursued the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) qualification at Kaplan Financial from 2007 to 2010. Ryan's educational journey culminated in him becoming a chartered certified accountant with the ACCA.