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BAND Appoints Michael Stephenson as Client Service Director

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BAND has appointed Michael Stephenson as Client Service Director, strengthening its support for ambitious business owners and leadership teams.

Known as Mike, he will take responsibility for a portfolio of clients and develop relationships with existing and new businesses, including those in the creative sector. He will oversee the support they receive from BAND and work with owners on their plans, challenges and decisions about what comes next.

Mike joins from FLB with 12 years’ experience across accountancy practice, financial services and industry. He began his career in audit at Deloitte before moving into media and entertainment investment at a London-based global film financier. He later worked in global supply chain finance at a major music recording label.

His experience spans advising UK and international film and TV businesses, budgeting, forecasting, project financing and financial modelling.

Gary Woodhall, CEO of BAND, said:

“We want clients to feel they have someone in their corner who understands their business and cares about where it’s going. That means staying close, asking good questions and being prepared to give an honest view.

“Mike brings experience of working inside businesses as well as advising them. He understands the commercial pressures behind the numbers, and that’s valuable to the clients we work with.

“He’ll take ownership of his client relationships, drawing on the expertise across BAND to help them make better decisions. For us, that’s what being The Entrepreneurial Advisor looks like in practice.”

Mike Stephenson added:

“Working in industry has shaped how I approach advice. A forecast should help an owner decide whether to invest, take on a project or change direction. It needs to be something they can use.

“What attracted me to BAND was the opportunity to build those close relationships and stay involved as clients’ businesses develop. There’s real satisfaction in understanding what someone wants to achieve and helping them work out how to get there.”

The appointment builds on BAND’s experience in the creative industries while supporting its work with entrepreneurial businesses across a wider range of sectors.

Julian Davies

Julian Davies

Managing Partner at Redfin

Managing partner and Chartered Accountant with 30+ years of experience in marketing, media, and creative industries. He leads the Redfin team, offering expert advice on growth and profitability. Former owner manager of an agency acquired by a listed group; his industry insights are second to none. Off duty, you might find him on the golf or tennis court, determined to master new tricks.
Shelley Watkin

Shelley Watkin

Client Finance Director at Redfin

A qualified Chartered Accountant with 20+ years of experience in the marketing services sector. During her 5+ years at Redfin, she served as Client Finance Director offering invaluable insights into strategic and commercial matters. Shelley has also assumed the role of Finance Director for various creative agencies, guiding them through successful sales processes. If she gets free time after managing her children’s busy schedules, she likes to chill out doing yoga and gardening.