• EY has promoted Jemma Inker to Partner in its South West audit team

• Jemma has over 15 years of experience and is based in the firm's Bristol office

• The promotion further strengthens the region's audit team, bringing total number of partners to seven

EY has strengthened its South West audit team with the promotion of Jemma Inker to Partner.

Jemma originally joined EY in 2011 as an Audit Senior and has over 15 years' experience. During her time at EY, Jemma has built extensive knowledge of both the South West, working with listed and private businesses across a range of sectors including utilities, consumer, manufacturing and transport.

In addition to her role in the audit team, Jemma is also responsible for the firm's talent strategy in the region and is a mentor and coach to a number of employees.

Karen Kirkwood, EY's Managing Partner for the South West, said:

"Jemma plays an integral role within our audit team and I'm delighted that she has been promoted to Partner.

"Jemma brings a wealth of experience to the Partnership, having worked with a broad cross section of companies across the region, from a range of different industries. Jemma's promotion will help strengthen our leadership and business offering across the South West and I'm excited to see how her team grows and develops."

Commenting on her promotion, Jemma Inker said:

"I'm thrilled to have been appointed to Partner. We have a thriving team of talent based in our Bristol office and I'm looking forward to working with our people as we continue to grow as a business and support companies across the region."