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.
Gemma is a seasoned finance professional with over 20 years of experience leading back-office finance teams globally. As a fractional FD for over 50 companies, she helps drive financial performance. Since joining Briars in 2006, she has served as Group CFO, overseeing technical service delivery. Gemma’s expertise in global expansion provides companies with valuable strategic insights.
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.
Scott, Head of Commercial at Briars since early 2024, brings over 20 years of experience in international expansion. He has worked with major global brands like Airbnb and Tesla, supporting their international projects. Scott’s expertise in navigating global markets makes him a valuable partner for companies seeking to drive successful international growth and expansion strategies.
Helen is a seasoned professional with 20 years of experience in the software and services industry. She previously led Sage’s Accountants Division and has since developed global expansion solutions in accounting, payroll, and HR services. With expertise in go-to-market strategies across large corporates and SMEs, Helen is a key asset for companies driving international growth.
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.
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.
Tracy leads our People Services team and has been with the firm for 17 years. She brings extensive international experience in payroll, accounts, credit control, and billing, along with deep knowledge of our global clients. Tracy’s expertise ensures seamless operational support, making her a key resource for companies navigating complex international financial and payroll landscapes.
Carmel brings over 20 years of experience in finance and team management, with expertise in business partnering, financial operations, and FP&A. Her versatile background spans financial, managerial, and supply chain functions across various industries and company sizes, from small non-profits to global giants like Unilever and J&J, making her an invaluable asset for companies navigating international growth.
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.
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.
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.
Gemma is a seasoned finance professional with over 20 years of experience leading back-office finance teams globally. As a fractional FD for over 50 companies, she helps drive financial performance. Since joining Briars in 2006, she has served as Group CFO, overseeing technical service delivery. Gemma’s expertise in global expansion provides companies with valuable strategic insights.
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.
Helen is a seasoned professional with 20 years of experience in the software and services industry. She previously led Sage’s Accountants Division and has since developed global expansion solutions in accounting, payroll, and HR services. With expertise in go-to-market strategies across large corporates and SMEs, Helen is a key asset for companies driving international growth.
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.
Tracy leads our People Services team and has been with the firm for 17 years. She brings extensive international experience in payroll, accounts, credit control, and billing, along with deep knowledge of our global clients. Tracy’s expertise ensures seamless operational support, making her a key resource for companies navigating complex international financial and payroll landscapes.
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.
Scott, Head of Commercial at Briars since early 2024, brings over 20 years of experience in international expansion. He has worked with major global brands like Airbnb and Tesla, supporting their international projects. Scott’s expertise in navigating global markets makes him a valuable partner for companies seeking to drive successful international growth and expansion strategies.
Carmel brings over 20 years of experience in finance and team management, with expertise in business partnering, financial operations, and FP&A. Her versatile background spans financial, managerial, and supply chain functions across various industries and company sizes, from small non-profits to global giants like Unilever and J&J, making her an invaluable asset for companies navigating international growth.
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.
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.
About us
Briars delivers a whole range of international expansion services, including accounting and tax, HR and payroll, international banking, foreign exchange and global mobility solutions.