From 1983 our group of professional service companies provides financial expertise and business advice to companies and business owners in many markets and in various industries. We are proud to be part of this success!
Founded by the London member company Lubbock Fine, Russell Bedford International has since humble beginnings developed to a large organization that is constantly striving for excellence.
Geoff Goodyear, who was the driving force of the network and served as chairman of the RB by 18 years 1996, He said: “From a small beginning, Russell Bedford’s network has seen an impressive increase over the years... Network membership has more than doubled (...) and to 2010 Russell Bedford was represented by 81 member companies and their presence increased from 29 to 80 countries’.
Quality assurance became a priority in the early 21st century and the network took steps to develop an audit quality control system. In 2007 The organization successfully implemented a globally coordinated quality assurance programme, leading to Russell Bedford International being recognized as one of the first full members of the IFAC Business Forum in 2008.
In 2013 The network established its first CEO, Alan Bezzant, and to 2016 reached a significant milestone in the form of 100 Member States. Stephen Hamlet assumed the position of CEO in 2017, which led to significant changes and further significant growth over the next five years, including the re-introduction of the brand and the creation of the slogan Russell Bedford ‘taking you further’, meaning ‘we are taking you further’.
Laurence Newman, partner at Lubbock Fine and financial director Russell Bedford on the global board, said: “In my extensive collaboration with Russell Bedford, I was delighted to see the network grow stronger, while developing wonderful business relationships and friendships along the way. Stephen Hamlet's appointment was undoubtedly a great success and added another dimension to the development of the organization."
Today, when Russell Bedford is constantly developing, she is considered one of 20 the best global accounting networks, with a global income exceeding 750,000,000 USD. It is represented by 1000 partners, over 9000 employees and about 350 offices in 110 countries.
Speaking of this milestone, CEO Russell Bedford, Stephen Hamlet, commented: “This is an important moment for Russell Bedford. I am honored to be a part of a network that is so steeped in history, and at the same time does not want to stand still, constantly developing into new heights.
I am convinced that, thanks to our ambitious attitude and the support of our global colleagues, together with recent new employees, Russell Bedford will continue to record the steady growth to which she has already grown accustomed."
Recently appointed chairman, Daniel Ryba, said: “Progress remained a constant motive throughout the network’s lifetime, based on common values and common culture. This is a very exciting time to be president of this wonderful global organization. This is a role I am very proud of and I know that the next chapter is the one I look forward to.”