Graham Smith and Chris Ryan have been promoted to partner at business advisory firm FRP, joining 46 colleagues celebrating career progression across the company’s UK operations.
Graham, who is based in Aberdeen, joined FRP in 2013 and has worked in restructuring and insolvency since 1998. He has extensive experience supporting businesses across the north and north east of Scotland, including those in manufacturing, construction, leisure and professional services.
Chris joined FRP Corporate Finance in Liverpool in 2025, bringing more than 20 years’ experience advising businesses on company sales, acquisitions, management buyouts and private equity transactions.
The pair’s promotions form part of a wider round of career progression across 16 FRP locations.
Five colleagues have also taken on director-level positions. Naomi Jordan becomes an appointment taking director in Leicester, while Shelie Gallagher has been promoted to director in Manchester and Corey Dennis to director in London.
Within the firm’s central services teams, Tracy Baker becomes director of People Partnering in Brentwood, and Lola Puddephatt takes on the role of director of Talent Acquisition in Brighton.
A further three colleagues have progressed to associate director: Alex Griffiths in Cardiff, alongside Leo Nash and Nabeel Qureshi in London.
Jeremy French, chief operating officer at FRP, congratulated the colleagues on their achievements, recognising their dedication and the contribution they have made to the business.
He said that seeing people develop their skills, grow in confidence and progress in their careers was one of the most rewarding aspects of his role.
The promotions span all six of FRP’s service lines, including restructuring, corporate finance, financial advisory and real estate advisory.
FRP now employs more than 950 people across 33 locations in the UK, Cyprus and the Isle of Man.
