Meet the Team.
Andrew has a strong track record in leading private equity-backed businesses, raising significant funding, and handling public markets pilot fishing. His experience spans acquisitions, international mergers, and leadership roles across EMEA, APAC, and North America. With a background in accountancy, law, and financial services, Andrew drives value creation and growth for companies.
Emma is a global solutions expert with experience in building client service and sales solutions for businesses in over 150 countries. She manages a network of global providers, creating accounting, payroll, and HR solutions for top-tier client experiences. Since 2011, Emma has led Briars’ Client Solutions Teams, ensuring seamless service and excellence for companies at every touchpoint.
Jo Goswell is Corporate Services Director at Briars, bringing over 25 years of experience across finance leadership, governance, global compliance, and operational transformation. Formerly a senior leader within Business Services Outsourcing at BDO UK LLP, she has supported businesses operating across multiple countries and entities. Jo specialises in finance function scaling, governance, reporting, and compliance, helping organisations build robust foundations for growth, expansion, and long-term success.
Emma has over 20 years of UK and international experience in accounting, payroll, and professional services for the contingent workforce. She brings a wealth of expertise in project management and client management, both domestically and overseas. Emma’s extensive background makes her a valuable resource for companies looking to optimize global workforce solutions and manage complex international projects.
Stefan has 18 years of expertise in Outsourced Professional Services, specializing in driving scalable growth through strategic Technology, Automation, and Innovation. His track record spans the Accountancy, Payroll, Legal, Finance, and Payments sectors, enhancing efficiency and profitability. He helps organizations unlock value, future-proof operations, and accelerate growth, ensuring cost-effective scalability that directly boosts the bottom line.
Phill is a seasoned Global HR leader with expertise in human capital planning and large-scale growth strategies across EMEA. He has led HR initiatives through mergers, acquisitions, and private equity ownership transitions, both in the UK and internationally. Phill's ability to align HR practices with strategic objectives makes him a key driver of organisational growth and transformation.
Clare Gaskell, Financial Controller at Briars, is an FCA-qualified finance leader with extensive experience across high-growth, service-driven businesses. Beginning her career at Grant Thornton and KPMG, Clare has since led finance teams with a focus on operational excellence and strategic insight. At Briars, she heads up the internal finance function, supports clients with financial leadership, and contributes to steering business strategy as part of the Senior Leadership Team.
James Dietrich (JD), Director of Growth at Briars, brings over 15 years of experience in business development and channel partnerships, with a proven track record of driving international expansion. Having helped companies enter and scale in new markets worldwide, JD now focuses on accelerating Briars’ global growth. He leads strategic initiatives to expand partnerships, strengthen client relationships, and support businesses in over 100 countries to achieve international success.
John Darcy, Head of Marketing at Briars, brings extensive experience in global flexible workforce businesses and accounting and payroll organizations. With a strong entrepreneurial drive, he’s dedicated to growth and brand enhancement. His innovative strategies and market insights have expanded business impact. At Briars, John uses his expertise to boost the company’s global presence and support its mission of top-tier service.
Jenny is a commercial People Leader, with a strong track record of leading matrix-structured organisations through change and building people strategies for growing businesses. She brings clarity, confidence and momentum to complex environments, helping leaders navigate growth, transformation and challenge while keeping people firmly at the centre of decision-making.
Andrew has a strong track record in leading private equity-backed businesses, raising significant funding, and handling public markets pilot fishing. His experience spans acquisitions, international mergers, and leadership roles across EMEA, APAC, and North America. With a background in accountancy, law, and financial services, Andrew drives value creation and growth for companies.
Emma is a global solutions expert with experience in building client service and sales solutions for businesses in over 150 countries. She manages a network of global providers, creating accounting, payroll, and HR solutions for top-tier client experiences. Since 2011, Emma has led Briars’ Client Solutions Teams, ensuring seamless service and excellence for companies at every touchpoint.
Phill is a seasoned Global HR leader with expertise in human capital planning and large-scale growth strategies across EMEA. He has led HR initiatives through mergers, acquisitions, and private equity ownership transitions, both in the UK and internationally. Phill's ability to align HR practices with strategic objectives makes him a key driver of organisational growth and transformation.
Jo Goswell is Corporate Services Director at Briars, bringing over 25 years of experience across finance leadership, governance, global compliance, and operational transformation. Formerly a senior leader within Business Services Outsourcing at BDO UK LLP, she has supported businesses operating across multiple countries and entities. Jo specialises in finance function scaling, governance, reporting, and compliance, helping organisations build robust foundations for growth, expansion, and long-term success.
Stefan has 18 years of expertise in Outsourced Professional Services, specializing in driving scalable growth through strategic Technology, Automation, and Innovation. His track record spans the Accountancy, Payroll, Legal, Finance, and Payments sectors, enhancing efficiency and profitability. He helps organizations unlock value, future-proof operations, and accelerate growth, ensuring cost-effective scalability that directly boosts the bottom line.
Emma has over 20 years of UK and international experience in accounting, payroll, and professional services for the contingent workforce. She brings a wealth of expertise in project management and client management, both domestically and overseas. Emma’s extensive background makes her a valuable resource for companies looking to optimize global workforce solutions and manage complex international projects.
Clare Gaskell, Financial Controller at Briars, is an FCA-qualified finance leader with extensive experience across high-growth, service-driven businesses. Beginning her career at Grant Thornton and KPMG, Clare has since led finance teams with a focus on operational excellence and strategic insight. At Briars, she heads up the internal finance function, supports clients with financial leadership, and contributes to steering business strategy as part of the Senior Leadership Team.
James Dietrich (JD), Director of Growth at Briars, brings over 15 years of experience in business development and channel partnerships, with a proven track record of driving international expansion. Having helped companies enter and scale in new markets worldwide, JD now focuses on accelerating Briars’ global growth. He leads strategic initiatives to expand partnerships, strengthen client relationships, and support businesses in over 100 countries to achieve international success.
John Darcy, Head of Marketing at Briars, brings extensive experience in global flexible workforce businesses and accounting and payroll organizations. With a strong entrepreneurial drive, he’s dedicated to growth and brand enhancement. His innovative strategies and market insights have expanded business impact. At Briars, John uses his expertise to boost the company’s global presence and support its mission of top-tier service.
Jenny is a commercial People Leader, with a strong track record of leading matrix-structured organisations through change and building people strategies for growing businesses. She brings clarity, confidence and momentum to complex environments, helping leaders navigate growth, transformation and challenge while keeping people firmly at the centre of decision-making.
